G.I. Bill of Rights

On June 22, 1944, President Roosevelt signed the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944,
commonly known as the GI Bill of Rights. The GI Bill of Rights was established for the returning war veterns of WWII in mind. The Bill provided federal aid to the war veterans- helping them adjust to the civilian life.

The Bill helped veterans in many differnt ways and areas. Federal aid was provided for the veterans to assist them in businesses, buying homes, and most especially with education.
The federal aid enabled millions of veterans with tuition and supplies needed for schooling.

The GI Bill of Rights included:

*The Federal Government financially supported the veterans' tuition, books, educational supplies. The Federal Government also helped contributed to veteran's living expenses while they attened their colleges.

*Veterans were able to go to the institution of their preference.

*Colleges were free to accept the veterans who met their entrance requirements

About 8 million veterans received financial help with their education. Millions of veterans received
on-the-job training, school training, or a college education. This Bill greatly helped
veterans get back to the normal civilian life- although, not at a cheap price. By 1951, this Bill cost the government about $14 billion. Compared to the sterotypical student, the veterans receiving help were eager to learn
with eagerness and had a more mature appreciation for their great opportunities.