education
Why fewer people are using the GI Bill
After years of growth, the number of people using the Post-9/11 GI Bill has now fallen substantially for each of the past two fiscal years,
September 16, 2019
10:58 am
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caregivers
Hope For The Warriors Awards Scholarship to Bend Resident Angela Boswell
(Hope For The Warriors Restoring Hope Scholarship recipient, Angela Boswell and family | Photo courtesy of Hope For The Warriors) Hope For The Warriors recently
September 5, 2019
12:04 pm
education
25 years in the Navy, a bout with PTSD: Now this former SEAL is a 52-year-old Yale freshman
James Hatch and his PTSD service dog, Mina, might stick out among other college freshmen, but he thinks this experience will make him a better
September 3, 2019
6:55 am
education
Court ruling could give veterans an extra year of GI Bill benefits
A federal court ruling could allow some veterans to use multiple VA education programs, extending their tuition assistance eligibility. (Master Sgt. William Wiseman/Iowa National Guard)
September 3, 2019
2:00 am
education
How a GI Bill change means bigger housing stipends for some students
A change in Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits rules earlier this month means some student veterans will be eligible for larger housing stipends this semester. Views: 197
August 22, 2019
9:42 am
education
Trump order eliminates student loan debt for disabled vets
During a speech to veterans in Kentucky, the president said the move would eliminate “$30,000 in debt owed by more than 25,000 eligible veterans” Views:
August 22, 2019
9:24 am
education
Veterans Study Smarter, Not Harder for Free with StudyEdge
Returning to school can be stressful. If it’s the first time back in the classroom, even the most battle-tested Vet may feel nervous. Many will
August 10, 2019
6:00 am
education
Ways to honor and Post-9/11 GI Bill
“I just wanted something that was going to be permanent and also wanted something that was going to honor our veterans in a unique and
August 3, 2019
11:00 pm
aging veterans
Fifth Annual Oregon Veteran Benefit Expo Comes to Pendleton July 27th
The fifth annual Veteran Benefit Expo, the state’s largest veteran benefit resource event, will be held in Pendleton next week, July 27th at the Pendleton
July 19, 2019
10:48 am
education
How young troops could be getting hosed on their military education benefits
Thousands of troops are paying for education benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill that they can’t or don’t use. (Alyssa Akers/Air Force) Views: 387
July 17, 2019
12:44 pm
education
Controversial changes to GI Bill transfer rules delayed until next year
Soldiers watch a training video during classroom training in February 2019 at Fort McCoy in Wisconsin. (Scott T. Sturkol/Army) Views: 281
July 10, 2019
5:57 pm
education
GI Bill’s 75th birthday celebrated in US Capitol
House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., made a promise Wednesday inside the U.S. Capitol Building. Views: 67
June 20, 2019
1:18 pm