For the first time in history, servicemembers enrolled in the Post-9/11
GI Bill program will be able to transfer unused educational benefits
to their spouses or children starting Aug. 1, 2009.
The
Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing advance educational benefit
payments to Veteran-students in the form of US Bank business checks.
These emergency checks are issued in amounts not to exceed $3,000 for
Veteran-students who have applied for educational benefits and who have
not yet received their VA payment. VA’s 57 regional offices began issuing
these checks to eligible Veteran-students across the country on Friday,
October 2, 2009.
"We are proud to salute the men and women of our armed forces and
their families. We thank you for your courage, bravery and generosity
towards this beautiful Nation. For your service and sacrifice, we thank
you. God bless you, be safe and come home soon!"
