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Rebuilding the Purpose of the GI Bill (Garrett Fitzgerald*)

Higher Education Inquirer

The landscape of military-connected students in higher education has been filled with turmoil for the last two decades. Bill, a well-earned and financially substantial benefit for student veterans since 1944, has been a lightning rod for this turmoil. [This article is part of the Transparency-Accountability-Value series.]

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‘Gainful Employment’ Rule Examines Abuses by For-Profits

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

However, many of these institutions still exist, offering promises that will lead to marketable skills and increased earnings. Department of Education. He notes that veterans are largely non-traditional students: older, working and having family obligations.