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Rudisill and Perkins Update

VA is implementing court decisions that allow additional entitlement to education benefits and making it easier for Veterans to access their earned benefits.

    To learn more and see if you qualify for additional benefits, visit Rudisill-Perkins Decision

    Elizabeth Dole Act

    The Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, which includes a new iteration of the VET TEC program, has been signed into law.

    We are reviewing this legislation and working to establish procedures for those potentially impacted. Further information will be shared as it becomes available.

    GI Bill Student Reminder: Make sure to verify your enrollment

    As of January 2026, all education beneficiaries, including Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (Chapter 35) students, must verify their enrollment each month to receive benefit payments. Verify your enrollment through text, email, Ask VA, or online

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    Rudisill-Perkins Update

    VA is making the process easier to receive Rudisill/Perkins education benefits because there is no longer a requirement for Veterans to ask for an assessment of their eligibility for both Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) and Post-9/11 GI Bill (PGIB).

    VA is in the process of updating its systems to automate eligibility reviews and issue determinations- or request additional information when necessary-- for all Veterans.

    VA will continue to review eligibility for Veterans with less than three months of education benefits left and who are either currently enrolled in school or were enrolled in the last six months - focusing on these high-priority Veterans means that no student will be left without benefits if they qualify for additional benefits under either ruling.

    Visit the Impact of the Rudisill and Perkins Court Decisions on Veterans’ Education Benefits webpage for more information.

    VA News Blog 

    Get the latest news and information about the Department of Veterans Affairs, from the latest on benefits to stories highlighting the lives of Veterans. 

    View Education Articles on VA News 

    Policy and Guidance Changes 

    We will publish proposed policy and guidance changes that affect education benefits at least 90 days before the changes take effect.  

    Review upcoming policy and guidance changes

    Stay Updated 

    We encourage you to check this page regularly for updates. We'll post information as we implement provisions of new laws. 

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    Learn more about GI Bill benefits and how to apply

     

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