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VA Overpayments on GI Bill (podcast)

Posted on October 30, 2015
The Post-9/11 GI Bill has provided valuable education benefits—including tuition, housing, and books—to millions of veterans. But of the $10.8 billion paid out in fiscal year 2014, the Department of Veterans Affairs identified $416 million in overpayments. These overpayments create challenges for the VA, schools, and veterans, who may be hit with unexpected bills. Listen to Melissa Emrey-Arras, a director in our Education, Workforce, and Income Security team, discuss her team’s recent review of Post-9/11 GI Bill overpayments.
Post-9/11 GI Bill Overpayments
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