This Veterans Day, explore how a special program makes college more accessible for those who served.

Answer:

Up to 100% of in-state tuition and fees!

 Questions:

• How might the GI Bill influence a veteran's decision to pursue higher education or vocational training?
• In what ways could the GI Bill impact a veteran's long-term financial stability and career development?
• Why might the public view it as important to provide educational opportunities to those who have served in the military?

Here are the ready-to-go slides for this Question of the Day that you can use in your classroom.

Behind the numbers (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs): 

Eligibility for 100% of Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits
You’re eligible for 100% of the full benefit if you meet at least 1 of these requirements:

• You served on active duty for a total of at least 1,095 days (at least 36 months), or
• You served on active duty and received a Purple Heart on or after September 11, 2001, or
• You served on active duty for at least 30 continuous days (without a break), and we discharged you because of a service-connected disability

About the Author

Dave Martin

Dave joins NGPF with 15 years of teaching experience in math and computer science. After joining the New York City Teaching Fellows program and earning a Master's degree in Education from Pace University, his teaching career has taken him to New York, New Jersey and a summer in the north of Ghana. Dave firmly believes that financial literacy is vital to creating well-rounded students that are prepared for a complex and highly competitive world. During what free time two young daughters will allow, Dave enjoys video games, Dungeons & Dragons, cooking, gardening, and taking naps.