Veteran GI Bill Education Benefits Should NOT expire after 10 years.
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Dec 22nd, 2010Someone from Quincy, MA signed.
Dec 6th, 2010Someone from Orange, CA writes:
This seems very unfair. I got out 15 years ago and just found the time to go to school to improve my earning capability. I paid into the program and served 7 years on active duty. It seems very unfair to take it away!Nov 30th, 2010Someone from Tipp City, OH signed.
Nov 28th, 2010Someone from Gainesville, FL signed.
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Nov 22nd, 2010Someone from Wilson, KS signed.
Nov 18th, 2010Someone from Saint Albans, NY signed.
Nov 16th, 2010Someone from Northport, NY signed.
Nov 11th, 2010Someone from Hewitt, TX writes:
I hope this goes through. I'm in the same boat. We served our country and our benefits should be for life. Thank youREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelNov 10th, 2010Someone from Inglewood, CA signed.
Nov 9th, 2010Someone from Oak Creek, WI signed.
Nov 6th, 2010Someone from Pickerington, OH signed.
Nov 5th, 2010Someone from Kempner, TX writes:
I've been a government contractor since separating from the Army in late 1999. As part of my job I've deployed to various locations 5 times in the last 10+ years since my Army service ended, and havinbg been deployed or supporting exrecises around the country so often I've not been able to use my GI Bill benefit, and it's now gone. I paid for that benefit in more ways than just the monetary investment, so I hope the government has used my "donation" wisely. In synopsis, sometimes a decade to use the GI Bill is simply not enough; make it a lifetime thing since we've paid into the benefit already.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelNov 2nd, 2010Someone from Elk Grove, CA signed.
Nov 2nd, 2010Someone from Billings, MT signed.
Oct 29th, 2010Someone from San Tan Valley, AZ signed.
Oct 25th, 2010Someone from Columbus, OH writes:
as long as you didn't use your GI Bill why should the benefits go away.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelOct 14th, 2010Someone from Rosharon, TX writes:
Educational benefits and medical should be lifetime for veterans who serve at least two years especially when Congress people may never serve and still get lifetime benefits. UnfairREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelOct 14th, 2010Someone from Newport News, VA signed.
Oct 12th, 2010Someone from Sabattus, ME writes:
US NAVY (RET). I paid for my GI BILL Benefits. Proudly and Honorably served for 21 years. Why should I loose my benefit after 10 years? WHY?REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelOct 11th, 2010Someone from San Bernardino, CA writes:
I lost my benefits due to raising a family, now that i can go back to school, i don't have them anymore...REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelOct 8th, 2010Someone from Louisa, KY signed.
Oct 6th, 2010Someone from Stafford Springs, CT signed.
Oct 5th, 2010Someone from Yuma, AZ writes:
I also lost out of my benifits while raising a family. It would be nice to use that money to pay for my childs educationREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelOct 5th, 2010Someone from Colorado Springs, CO writes:
Why are Post 9/11 veterans eligible for 15 years and pre-9/11 veterans only eligible for 10 years. Was our service less honorable or valued. Seems, we are the forgotten veterans. Lawmakers STEP UP and give us what we deserve or better.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelOct 1st, 2010Someone from El Segundo, CA signed.
Sep 28th, 2010Someone from Orlando, FL signed.
Sep 27th, 2010Someone from Evanston, IL signed.
Sep 27th, 2010Someone from Commerce City, CO signed.
Sep 26th, 2010Someone from Birmingham, AL writes:
It's ashame. When I have a chance to do something with my life. I've had a hard time making a life for myself. Using my military teaching I was able to turn my life around. My GI bill expired 4 years ago. I didn't even know about the 10 years. I'm a full time student majoring in computer and electronic engineering. I was crush once I got my letter stating my benefits where denied. I've serviced my country and was put out for a medical discharge. All I'm asking is for 4years of college to get my degree.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelSep 22nd, 2010Someone from Bucksport, ME signed.
Sep 22nd, 2010Someone from Indian Head, MD writes:
I, LIKE MANY OTHERS, COULD NOT AFFORD TO GO TO COLLEGE RIGHT OUT OF THE ARMY. NOW THAT I AM UNEMPLOYED, I CAN GO BECAUSE IN THIS DAY AND AGE EVERYBODY WANTS YOU TO HAVE A DEGREE. UNFORTUNATELY, MY BENEFITS EXPIRED 3 YEARS AGO. IN MY PRESENT CIRCUMSTANCE, THAT EXTRA MONEY FROM THE GI BILL WOULD GO A LONG WAY!!! I DON'T SEE WHY THEY DIDN'T MAKE THAT A PROVISION WHEN THEY MADE THE NEW GI BILL, I AM A DESERT SHIELD/STORM/AND DEFIANCE VETERAN. DID THEY FORGET ABOUT US?!?REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelSep 20th, 2010Someone from Glendale, AZ signed.
Sep 20th, 2010Someone from Santee, CA signed.
Sep 20th, 2010Someone from Cape Coral, FL writes:
"Use it or Loose it" is a disgraceful way to treat those who have served our nation honorably. Lets take care of all of our VETS and give them longer to use the benefits they paid legitimately into.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelSep 19th, 2010Someone from Desert Hot Springs, CA writes:
I served almost 21 years and when I retired I had to immediately take a job where I could keep paying living expenses and the expenses of my children. My entitlement has since expired and now with the economy in the state it is and the loss of my job I could really use the college to get back on my feet.REPORT COMMENTS
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