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What's New

The new Post-9/11 GI Bill, which was signed into law on June 30, 2008, will not go into effect until August 1, 2009. This new benefit provides educational assistance for servicemembers who served on active duty on or after September 11, 2001.

The following links provide information from other organizations on the details of the bill.

• Massachusetts Department of Veterans Services Post-9/11 GI Bill webpage
• VA Post-9/11 GI Bill Fact Sheet [.PDF] and Question and Answers
• Military.com Post-9/11 GI Bill Questions & Answers
  

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