According to SchoolStatistics.org, since the new GI Bill took effect in August 2009, “more than 300,000 recent veterans have enrolled at colleges and universities across the country.” The University of South Florida in Tampa currently has 1,400 GI Bill students enrolled.

The Post 9/11 GI Bill is the most lucrative education benefits package offered to our veterans since World War II.  This GI Bill will enable our current veterans to become the “Next great generation,” says Dr. Larry Braue, Director of Veterans Services at the University of South Florida.

At HirePatriots Georgia, we know the importance of veterans wanting to enter into post-secondary education. The Post 9/11 GI Bill allows 100 percent of veteran’s tuition and fees; housing assistance; and a stipend for school supplies. There are also opportunities to transfer the benefits to immediate family members. The Bill supports veterans who served on or after September 11, 2001 or who at least had 30 nonstop days of active duty that were disconnected as a result of a service related disability.

Going back to college or starting for the first time may be overwhelming and we want you to have a smooth and worry-free transition.

Here are a couple of hints from Dorothy Gillman, vice president of the National Association of Veterans' Programs Administrators (NAVPA) and veterans administrator at Ramapo College of New Jersey:

•  Meet the Veterans Administrator 


•  Get an adviser


•  Apply for scholarships


• Connect with other veterans on campus

 

Click here to read the full list of tips

So, are you ready to take the steps to begin your enrollment?