How Veterans Lose GI Bill Benefits to Scams, Fraud, and Predatory Schools
Stephen Chamberlin Stephen Chamberlin

How Veterans Lose GI Bill Benefits to Scams, Fraud, and Predatory Schools

Why Veterans Are Targeted Through the GI Bill

Since the Post-9/11 GI Bill became law in 2009, offering tuition, housing allowances, and book stipends to eligible veterans, it has also attracted a wave of predatory actors aiming to siphon off VA educational funds. VA administers these benefits but relies on schools to certify enrollment and training standards. When institutions or individuals manipulate those certifications, the consequences can fall directly on students. The Department of Veterans Affairshas long warned that certain schools and brokers exploit GI Bill complexity to mislead veterans into programs that offer little academic or career value. 

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Stephen Chamberlin Stephen Chamberlin

Admiral Brett Giroir at the MOAA Quarterly VAC Virtual Gathering

This may be of interest for SLEF Members.

Brett P. Giroir, M.D., ADM (USPHS) — former 16th Assistant Secretary for Health and senior uniformed public-health leader

  • Topic: Discussion of the Cato Policy Analysis 1001 and Admiral Giroir’s public response

    This event offers insights into public-health policy, veteran health systems, and the interface between federal and state actions—all of which align with SLEF’s mission of supporting veterans and service members… sharing state level best practices for programs and legislation.

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