'Straight Up Stealing'; Education Bait-And-Switch Scheme Cheated Veterans Of Tuition Benefits
The FBI says a group of fraudsters used educational programs for veterans to enrich themselves; cheating service members out of a education.
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The FBI says a group of fraudsters used educational programs for veterans to enrich themselves; cheating service members out of a education.
Students who attended trade school Retail Ready Career Center, many who are veterans from out of state, now feel like they are being lied to after receiving a recent email from the VA.
At 48 years old Connie Lewis thought she was too old for college. But when her 18-year-old son Damon, who attends Decatur High School, began applying to schools he had a different thought
They assembled a room full of experts to look at transcripts and finances. "We have our advisor table over here," said career advisor Allyson Oudin as she pointed at people sitting at tables around the large room. "We have our career and technical education right next to the advisor tables.
Under the GI Bill, veterans are provided with financial support for education, making college a viable dream.
The VA, with its array of services offered can seem at times huge and staggering. Here's a quick summary to help you get started.
From providing support for entrance exams to tuition for college courses, the Montgomery GI Bill provides education benefits for members of the military.
