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This leading GI Bill and TA school is getting a new name
The name change, which officially takes effect July 1, was passed by the Maryland Legislature and signed into law on Thursday by Republican Gov. Larry Hogan.
By George R. Altman
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Best for Vets Colleges: The best schools for military students in 2019
In the market for a good school where you can use your education benefits? Check out our latest rankings of the best colleges for veteran and military students.
By Natalie Gross
As TA use drops, could recent policy changes get more service members using the education benefit?
One of the perks of serving in the military is being able to go to college on the Defense Department’s dime. But the number of service members taking advantage of this education benefit — often hailed as a key military recruitment and retention tool — has been declining in recent years, with all branches seeing drops in fiscal 2017, federal data show.
By Natalie Gross
Post-9/11 GI Bill usage dropped sharply. Cause for concern?
The number of Post-9/11 GI Bill users fell significantly in fiscal 2017 – the first time this has ever happened in the benefit’s nearly 10-year history.
By Natalie Gross