The Readjustment Act of 1944 otherwise known as the GI Bill, was signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on June 22, of that year. Since then there have been hundreds of thousands of military veterans who have taken advantage of this education program. This piece of legislation has improved opportunities for service members for decades. President Roosevelt said in regards to those who serve our great nation “they have been compelled to make greater economic sacrifices than the rest of us, and are entitled to definite action to help take care of their special problems.” To determine if you are a service member eligible for a tuition reimbursement discount rate, reading about the Bill’s origins a good starting point .
Discount Requirements
Time Frame Eligibility
Category I: Active duty was after June 30, 1985. Military pay was reduced by $100 for 12 months. Service was continuous for three years or 2 years if that was the enlistment agreed upon, or service member participated in the “2 by 4” program.