Should Veterans be exempt from paying college tuition?

Question

I ask because they are in Texas and a couple other states and I agree with it, however I am wondering if other people feel the same way

Ok this is for mw look I know about that however the stipend is not enough do you have any idea what it costs to go to most 4 year colleges. You are looking at up to 30k and freakin year before books. Let me break it down for ya 30k divided by 12 months is 2500 dollars a month. the max stipend {that is MGIB and enlistment signing college bonus} is about 1300 that's about a 1200 dollar differance so please come up with a better reason before sounding off thank you

Answer 1

Yes they should be exempt from paying for college. They don't make much and they do so much for this country. So they deserve something in return and most military people I know are great people and very ambitious. So they most likely will make a good student and put great use to their degree.

Answer 2

As a veteran I have been afforded the opportunity to attend college. 1) I took courses while in the military. 2) Veteran's benefits paid for the many of my expenses - even for grad school. 3) Federally funded grants and privately funded scholarships also helped. If the Vet uses their resources wisely they will certainly get their education with little to no out-of-pocket expenses.

In the State of NJ if you are unemployed you can obtain a career certification or a degree with tuition being paid by the Dept. of Labor.

Yes, I served my country in the Armed Forces. It was a decision I made. For those of us who volunteered military service there is a plan in place GI Bill/VEAP/Montgomery GI Bill that assists. Also, some colleges give tuition discounts. And if you're in the military or guard you can get it for free if you keep a 2.0 GPA. How's that for education? Take advantage of it while you're in.

NOTE: I do believe that any soldier/veteran who served in war should be given additional assistance other than hazardous duty pay, vocational rehabilitation and medical. Let them go to college and Uncle Sam foot the bill.

Check out the Veteran's Administration website for information - www.va.gov

Answer 3

No. Time spent in the military means $30 grand towards college. If a person choses wisely, that $30 grand can pay all of the expenses relating to getting a degree. I know, my sister was in the Navy for a number of years and has this hefty chunk of education money still waiting for her to use.

Answer 4

Well it is the taxpayers supporting the schools and paying for that education the veteran is getting free, so i'd say put it to a vote and ask the taxpayers. Someone has to pay, and if they are willing then i think it's fine. Consent of the governed and taxed.

Answer 5

Makes sense to do this.

These people have demonstrated a willingness to work and achieve goals. Give them an education and the future taxes and economic benefits will far outweigh the costs of paying for their education.

Answer 6

Yes, I agree that veterns should be exempt from paying college. They have faithfully served our country it is the least we could do for them.

If you served in the military I want to say thank-you.

Answer 7

I think that is a good Idea for states to do if they want but I would not be for having the Federal government pay for it.

Answer 8

Well of course they should. Hell we may even get a few of those Liberal chickenshits to serve their country rather than whine like a 2 year old.

Answer 9

i think veterans should be allowed free tuition especially since they actually are risking their lives everyday and for all the sacrifices they have to make.

Answer 10

YES