November 2, 2007
Congress Examines Denial of GI Bill Benefits
More than 1,500 National Guard members in Iowa and Minnesota have been shortchanged on their GI Bill educational benefits, and members of Congress want to know why.
To receive the maximum benefit, soldiers must have been issued orders for 730 days or more of active duty and have served 20 consecutive months. Those who qualify receive up to $894 per month toward their educational expenses after making a $1,200 down payment.
The Iowa and Minnesota troops had all served 20 months
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