Post-9/11 Gi Bill: Is It Essay

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Crippling law debt is one of the reasons that many students have ambiguous feelings about law school or who are unwilling to even apply. However, Centonzio states: "The GI Bill reduced the amount of debt that I have to pay back after my education is complete. I am happy to see the new GI Bill in place to address the cost of living expenses and the cost of books. If I had that available to me, my debt would be close to zero" ("Javier Centonzio," Today's GI Bill, 2011). Because of the emotional traumas of combat, many returning veterans still struggle, regardless of their level of education. However, education can provide a structure for veterans and a way of building a positive outlook about the future. Education offers a new form of discipline to veterans, and gives them greater assurance of living a productive life. Said Laurie Reiprich, a returning vet: "I considered college my job... The education benefits I received as a member of the military allowed me the freedom to focus on my studies without the stress of wondering how I would pay my bills each month" (Laurie Reiprich," Today's GI Bill, 2011). Former members of the military cite the discipline and maturity service gave them as one of the great benefits they can bring to the classroom and to the workforce. The post-9/11...

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By further honing their talents, America can continue to benefit from their strength and discipline. It also relieves these young men and women from the stresses of debt and frees them from one of the difficulties many students experience when transitioning from adolescence to young adulthood.
Works Cited

"Benefits comparison chart." GI Bill. [November 8, 2011]

http://gibill.va.gov/resources/benefits_resources/benefit_comparison_chart.html

Dakduk, Michael. "Is the new GI Bill a success?" Veteran Journal. September 16, 2011.

[November 8, 2011]http://www.veteranjournal.com/the-new-gi-bill/

"Javier Centonzio." Today's GI Bill. [November 8, 2011]

http://www.todaysgibill.org/success-stories/javier-centonzio/

"How much money will I get under the Post-9/11 GI Bill?" GI Bill. [November 8, 2011]

https://gibill.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1438/~/how-much-money-will-i-get-under-the-post-9%2F11-gi-bill%3F

"Laurie Reiprich." Today's GI Bill. [November 8, 2011]

http://www.todaysgibill.org/success-stories/laurie-reiprich/

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Works Cited

"Benefits comparison chart." GI Bill. [November 8, 2011]

http://gibill.va.gov/resources/benefits_resources/benefit_comparison_chart.html

Dakduk, Michael. "Is the new GI Bill a success?" Veteran Journal. September 16, 2011.

[November 8, 2011]http://www.veteranjournal.com/the-new-gi-bill/
http://www.todaysgibill.org/success-stories/javier-centonzio/
https://gibill.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1438/~/how-much-money-will-i-get-under-the-post-9%2F11-gi-bill%3F
http://www.todaysgibill.org/success-stories/laurie-reiprich/


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