The GI Bill is a United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) program that provides financial assistance to veterans, service members, and their families for education, housing, and other benefits. The program was created in 1944 to help World War II veterans transition back to civilian life. Since then, the GI Bill has been expanded to include veterans of the Korean War, Vietnam War, Gulf War, and other conflicts.
There are several different types of GI Bill benefits available, including: