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R42785Education Policy

GI Bills Enacted Prior to 2008 and Related Veterans' Educational Assistance Programs: A Primer

Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: July 2026
October 22, 2012

Summary

This report describes the GI Bills enacted prior to 2008. Although participation in the programs has ended or is declining, the programs' evolution and provisions inform current policy. Included is a description of the eligibility requirements, eligible programs of education, benefit availability, and benefits. The report also provides some summary statistics, comparisons between the programs, and brief discussions of related programs.

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