Number: RL34549
Title: A Brief History of Veterans' Education Benefits and Their Value
Authors: David P. Smole, Domestic Social Policy Division; Shannon S. Loane, Knowledge Services Group 
Abstract: This report reviews the evolution of veterans' education benefit programs and describes the types of education benefits that have been made available under these programs. It also examines how changes in the estimated value of these benefits compares with changes in average college prices, and provides a discussion of the interaction between veterans' education benefits and federal student aid benefits made available under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA), as amended.
Pages: 23
Date: June 25, 2008