US VETS, GI Bill Abuse in USA

[Tamohara dasa ADMIN.]

	Tom, Here's the ugly truth: The New GI Bill is under attack. Since World War II, the GI Bill has been the most important way that our country says thank you to our veterans. It’s a sacred investment in their future and a driving force for America’s prosperity. But now, through a loophole in the law, predatory for-profit schools are out to cash in on this historic benefit. Get the facts about for-profit schools and how they're targeting veterans for GI Bill money. Watch this quick video and then share it all over Facebook and Twitter to help us warn student veterans. Through the loophole in the law, for-profit schools can rake in an extra $125,000 in your taxpayer dollars every time they enroll a new veteran. So far, they’ve gouged $1.6 billion in veterans’ hard-earned GI Bill benefits. But the top for-profit schools are failing to graduate nearly 70 percent of their students, and they’re leaving thousands with mountains of debt, worthless degrees and few job prospects. Help IAVA ensure that our veterans are treated as assets to our country, not dollar signs. Share this video about predatory for-profit schools and help us close the loophole to defend the New GI Bill and student veterans. Predatory for-profit schools don't want you to know the ugly truth about their bottom line. As Congress prepares to leave town for the election, for-profit lobbyists are padding pockets and campaign slush funds across Capitol Hill to keep the loophole open. But IAVA won't tolerate any school or lobbyist looking to make a quick buck off our veterans. Our community fought hard to pass the historic Post-9/11 GI Bill in 2008, and our veterans and their family members deserve every chance to take full advantage of the education benefits that they have earned. Know someone who might be impacted by these shady schools? Don't let a dime of your taxes destroy the New GI Bill and fleece our veterans. Forward this email to your friends and encourage them to spread the word. Thank you for your support. Tom Tom Tarantino Chief Policy Officer Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America PS - Know a veteran or military spouse who is still considering where to use their GI Bill benefits? Make sure they get all the facts about for-profit schools before they enroll. Forward this video.