The G.I. Bill was designed to provide tuition assistance to veterans returning from World War II.  Since then, additional veteran tuition assistance programs have been developed and implemented, such as the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008.  This bill is modeled after its predecessor, and grants one hundred percent tuition at a four-year university for veterans having served three or more years of active duty since 2001.  Of course, some controversy exists, mainly over the “buy-up” program designed to bridge the first and second of these bills. 

As with all legislation, there are those who are for it, and those who oppose it.  Also, as with all legislation, there are a number of stipulations that govern the implementation of this new act.  The rules and regulations set forth by the bill can be confusing, but there are a number of resources that provide a break-down of the information regarding the bill and what it entails for each veteran.  Some resources that can be found online include an F.A.Q. that provides answers to questions such as “Do the benefits expire?”  (Incidentally, the benefits are available for up to fifteen years after a veteran is discharged, or after the end of their minimum three years of active duty.)

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