Comments about ‘Financial relief for veterans’

Sending these funds directly to the education departments is an open book to corruption of these GI benefits by these schools. This method limits the GI's choices of schools and classes available to them.

In past GI benefits bills, the GI was paid the funds in monthly increments and the VA tracked their use through the schools and proof of attendance and grades. By sending lump sum funds directly to the schools in a GI's name, how does the VA know if that GI is even in the school? The schools can help them get the benefits but the benefits belong to the GI and not the schools.

He chose a degree that is appropriate for what he is doing and at a good school. I have seen no corruption with any of the Utah schools and the GI bill.

By paying the benefeit directly to the school, it alleviates any financial responsibility to the Veteran. As a Vet myself, the old G.I. Bill was good, but flawed. The Post 9/11 G.I. Bill is a great resource that we have now to further our education. Instead of having to pay out of pocket for a semester and books, and be reimbursed later, we can attend school and get our books with the knowledge that the money is taken care of. Plus, we can get a monthly housing allowance to help ease the burden that some of us have being full-time students, parents, and working professionals.

The Post 9/11 GI Bill holds every veteran responsible through a myriad of requirements before even applying for the Bill. There are no limits as to what the veteran wishes to pursue in education. The VA knows exactly where and is accountable to the funds transferred to the attending school. The veteran receives a monthly subsistence for living allowance which goes directly to the veteran, and it is at the veteran’s discretion as to where those funds are allocated. Additionally, tuition is then sent directly to the school to cover the educational expenses in which the veteran is enrolled. I feel it’s a great opportunity to all veterans trying to better themselves, anyone that would try to misappropriate their monies would be selling themselves short in taking advantage of a great cause.