GI Bill
VA Reaches Out to Students, Schools to Speed Benefit Payments
VA has paid over $1.3 billion in benefits to more than 170,000 students.
Over 25,000 Post-9/11 GI Bill Applications Received in First Two Weeks
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that VA has received more than 25,000 claims for education benefits during the first two weeks that Veterans and servicemembers could apply online for the new Post-9/11 GI Bill.
Perriello Introduces Legislation to Increase Vocational Training Benefits for Veterans
Congressman Tom Perriello today announced that he has introduced legislation to increase and make permanent veterans’ benefits for on-the-job and apprenticeship training. He also announced the formation of a Veterans Advisory Board comprised of veterans from across the 5th district who will make legislative recommendations to the congressman.
