1,100 colleges join Veterans Affairs' reduced-tuition program for students

Article Title: 1,100 colleges join Veterans Affairs' reduced-tuition program for students

Snippet of Article: "...VA officials said the agency has stepped up its efforts to advertise the program to returning veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan and to college admissions staffs. The agency has hired hundreds of claims processors to administer the bill, which had a rocky start ..."

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Over half of vets still waiting for G.I. Bill money

Article Title: Over half of vets still waiting for G.I. Bill money

Snippet of Article: "... "If you served your country, they (the U.S. government) promised to pay," says Jeff Kohler, 23, a Navy veteran of the Iraq war who now attends Ohio State University. However, he says, the $4,300 in initial tuition fees, housing and expenses promised under the new G.I. Bill have not arrived. "They sort of dangle your education in front of you and then right when you're going to get it, they say, 'Oops, sorry,' " says Kohler...."

Article Source: www.usatoday.com
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