5 Things for Veterans to Know About Expanded GI Benefits

By Farran Powell: The Forever GI Bill, which passed the U.S. Senate unanimously, is estimated to cost more than $3 billion over 10 years.  “It restores benefits to veterans who were impacted by school closures since 2015 and has special benefits for our reservists, surviving dependents and Purple Heart recipients,” said Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin in a statement.  The new law will also eliminate the 15-year limit on educational benefits for new enlistees. As the bill’s nickname implies, veterans will no longer have a time limit for completing their education. Read more here: http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/paying-for-college/articles/2017-08-16/5-things-for-veterans-to-know-about-expanded-gi-bill-benefits