I wanted to share with you all our excitement over the new GI Bill, which was recently signed by the president on June 30. This updates the original GI bill, which was created for the troops coming home from World War 2.
Joe is eligible to receive full benefits under this bill, since he entered the Navy after 2001.
Specifically, here are most of the things it will pay for:
- Tuition & fees for any public school (or up to the amount it would be for the most expensive public school in a given state)
- Monthly housing allowance (FYI- in Oklahoma, just for example, this is about $850.00/month)
- Yearly books and supplies stipend of up to $1,000
Wow! Isn't that GREAT news? I am so happy that Joe will have the opportunity to use this. All his hard work and time away from family are being recognized and rewarded by our government. For all the other servicemen & women, too, they deserve it!
If you are interested in reading more about it, go to www.gibill2008.org or www.gibill.va.gov
