Student vets taking remote classes next semester will still get full GI Bill benefits thanks to new plan
Leo Shane III
December 15, 2021
Congress on Wednesday finalized plans to extend GI Bill protections for student veterans still forced into remote classes by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, ensuring they’ll receive full benefits until next summer.
The move is expected to affect about 57,000 students currently enrolled in degree programs, according to Veterans Affairs data.
At issue is how post-9/11 GI Bill benefits are paid out to students who attend college classes remotely, rather than in-person.
Students using the veterans education benefit receive money for tuition plus a monthly housing stipend. Individuals enrolled in traditional in-person classes receive the full financial benefit, while students in online-only classes get half of that housing stipend.
