Military vets Do not let money available for college go unused

The Supreme Court's ruling in Rudisill v. McDonough allows military veterans to access an additional year of GI Bill benefits, totaling 48 months, rather than the previous 36-month cap. Veterans must have served in both the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post-9/11 GI Bill to qualify for this increase. Michael Zuniga, a veteran education official at Everett Community College, emphasized that many veterans remain unaware of this ruling and encouraged them to apply. Those who last received an education claim decision before August 15, 2018, need to submit VA Form 22-1995 to request a Rudisill review.

The deadline for recalculating expiration dates for benefits is October 1, 2030. This ruling applies not only to college education but also to trade schools and certification programs, broadening opportunities for veterans in skilled careers. Zuniga reported that no students at EvCC have yet received a new Certificate of Eligibility related to this ruling. Veterans seeking guidance can contact the EvCC Veterans Resource Center or the VA Education Call Center.