March 31, 2009

New Rules for Program in GI Bill Seek to Ease Colleges' Concerns

By Megan Eckstein

Washington

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is loosening many of the proposed requirements that some colleges feared might limit their ability to participate in a new federal program that helps veterans attend private colleges, graduate schools, and out-of-state public institutions.

Based on responses from 38 organizations and eight individuals during a comment period on draft regulations, the department has "substantially changed the requirements for participation" in the

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