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G.I. Bill (The Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944)

G.I. Bill (The Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944)

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Oct 24, 2024

Federal and Nonprofit Support for Veterans Transitioning to the Civilian Workforce

This brief summarizes the findings of two studies on federal and nonprofit programs that support military-to-civilian transitions. The brief also provides recommendations on how to improve efforts independently and collaboratively.
Video

Jul 15, 2024

Improving Service Members' Transitions from the Military

The RAND Epstein Family Veterans Policy Research Institute brought together leaders from federal agencies, nonprofit organizations, and higher education to discuss the current ecosystem of programs supporting military-to-civilian transitions.
Research

Jun 11, 2024

Federal Programs to Assist Military-to-Civilian Employment Transitions: Limited Scrutiny and Substantial Investment in Education Programs

This report identifies 45 federal military-to-civilian transition programs, the variety of benefits they provide, their costs, the most-expensive ones, and how their effects on transition outcomes for U.S. service members and veterans are evaluated.
Research

Jul 25, 2023

Review of Reserve Component Activation Data Quality

In this report, the authors quantify the frequency of errors in reserve component (RC) activation data, discuss the potential sources of each type of error, and estimate the potential impact of these errors on RC member benefits.
Expert Insights

Jan 10, 2022

The Role of Education Benefits in Supporting Veterans as They Transition to Civilian Life: Veterans' Issues in Focus

There is evidence that military education benefits have a positive impact on veterans' transitions to civilian life and educational attainment, but few studies have looked at who uses them, their transition experiences, or their long-term outcomes.
Expert Insights

Mar 17, 2015

Higher Education Benefits for Post-9/11 Military Service Members and Veterans

Statement for the record submitted before the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity on March 17, 2015.
Research

Feb 23, 2015

Federal Educational Assistance Programs Available to Service Members: Program Features and Recommendations for Improved Delivery

RAND reviewed federal educational assistance programs for service members to provide an overall view of the system and suggest ways to assess it and help manage individuals' use of the programs.
Commentary

May 14, 2014

The Long-Term Benefits of the Post-9/11 GI Bill for Military and Veteran Families

Almost 450,000 servicemembers have elected to transfer some portion of their GI Bill benefits, predominantly to their children. These numbers suggest the extent of the Bill's potential effects on social mobility and post-secondary educational attainment for the next generation.
Research

Dec 24, 2013

Understanding the Cost and Quality of Military-Related Education Benefit Programs

Rising tuition, for-profit institutions that target veterans, and a potentially confusing array of options may affect the impact of military-provided financial aid programs. This report contextualizes these issues and formulates a research agenda.
Commentary

Nov 8, 2013

Post-9/11 GI Bill: A Good Investment in Our Veterans Can Be Better

To better tailor the benefits to the actual needs of veterans, it is important to determine how much the implementation has really improved, and if there are lessons that can be drawn to improve future initiatives. Of critical concern is whether veterans have the information they need to take the best advantage of their GI Bill benefits.
Expert Insights

May 17, 2012

Military Veterans' Experiences in For-Profit Higher Education

Testimony submitted before the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity on May 16, 2012.
Commentary

Feb 9, 2012

Colleges Can Learn from For-Profits' Emphasis on the Consumer

Though for-profit institutions had been criticized in the Senate report as offering credits that were hard to transfer elsewhere, it was the colleges' willingness to accept military transcripts that appealed to veterans who wanted to complete their degrees as fast as possible, writes Jennifer Steele.

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