WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last night, President Obama signed S. 3447, the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010.  This legislation, co-sponsored by Senator Richard Burr (R-NC), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, makes critical improvements to the Post-9/11 GI Bill. 

"The legislation that President Obama signed into law makes the Post-9/11 GI Bill work better for military personnel, veterans, and their families," Senator Burr said. "These improvements will help servicemembers transition to civilian life and excel just as they did while serving in the military."

This bill expands opportunities for veterans by doing the following:

• Grants eligibility for Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to certain Guard members who were inadvertently left out
• Allows active duty servicemembers to receive a stipend for books and supplies
• Provides for Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to be used for on-the-job and vocational training
• Corrects inequities in tuition payments that currently vary from state to state.

To learn more about the measures included in this bill, please click here.