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Born of Controversy: The GI Bill of Rights
The Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944—commonly known as the GI Bill of Rights—nearly stalled in Congress as members of the House and Senate debated provisions of the controversial bill. While some thought the idea of paying veterans that were unemployed any amount of money weekly because they thought it would soften their quest to look for employment. Others frowned upon the idea of placing war veterans in colleges that were reserved for the rich at the time. Congress intervened into the debate and passed the World War Adjusted Act of 1924 which was commonly known as the Bonus Act. The benefit was based on time served but there was a glitch in the system and most veterans would not see any money for as far out as twenty years. After an unsuccessful march on Washington lead to a terrible standoff between veterans and U.S. Troops. After WW II congress had an opportunity to redeem themselves and actually do something positive regarding the G.I. Bill but the opposition was greater than the support. Ultimately, Rep. John Gibson of Georgia was rushed in to cast the tie-breaking vote. The Senate approved the final form of the bill on June 12, and the House followed on June 13. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed it into law on June 22, 1944. Montgomery GI Bill "The Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) is available for those who enlist in the U.S. Armed Forces. MGIB encompasses both the [|Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty (Chapter 30)] and [|The Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606)] . Under Chapter 30, Active Duty members enroll and pay $100 per month for 12 months; and are then entitled to receive a monthly education benefit once they have completed a minimum service obligation. Under Chapter 1606, a reservist must be actively drilling and have a 6-year obligation in the Selected Reserve to be eligible".( gibill.va.gov) 

The Post-9/11 GI-Bill
"The Post-9/11 GI Bill provides financial support for education and housing to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service on or after September 11, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. You must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill.    As of August 1, 2009, the Post-9/11 GI Bill is effective for training. Approved training under the Post-9/11 GI Bill includes graduate and undergraduate degrees, and vocational/technical training. All training programs must be offered by an institution of higher learning (IHL) and approved for GI Bill benefits. Additionally, tutorial assistance, and licensing and certification test reimbursement are approved under the Post- 9/11 GI Bill".( gibill.va.gov)

Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (MGIB-AD)
"The MGIB program provides up to 36 months of education benefits. This benefit may be used for degree and certificate programs, flight training, apprenticeship/on-the-job training and correspondence courses. Remedial, deficiency, and refresher courses may be approved under certain circumstances. Generally, benefits are payable for 10 years following your release from active duty. This program is also commonly known as Chapter 30".( gibill.va.gov) = 5 Must Know GI Bill Facts =

Fact #2. The Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) is not Federal Financial Aid.
Fact #3. You can stop and start using the MGIB as needed  Fact #4. A "month" of benefits doesn't always mean a month 

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">Fact #5. The GI Bill pays according to the number of credits you take.
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">(5 Facts retrieved from military.com) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">References <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">http://www.gibill.va.gov/post-911/montgomery-gi-bill/ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">http://www.gibill.va.gov/post-911/post-911-gi-bill-summary/ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">http://www.gibill.va.gov/resources/benefits-resources/benefit-comparison-tools.html <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">http://www.gibill.va.gov/post-911/montgomery-gi-bill/active-duty.html <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">http://www.military.com/education/content/gi-bill/5-must-know-gi-bill-facts.html