Transitioning from war to workforce under the new ‘Forever’ GI Bill

What does the new GI bill mean for STEM education? This bill includes the following new opportunities;

Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship
* Provides additional GI Bill funds to help a student veteran complete a STEM degree.
* Certain eligible students would be eligible to apply for the program if they are at least half way through a STEM degree and expect their GI Bill benefits to be exhausted before completing their program.
* The scholarship would pay for nine additional months of the Post-9/11 GI Bill benefit, up to a maximum payment of $30,000.

High Technology Pilot Program
* A 5-year pilot program providing veterans the opportunity to enroll in high technology courses.
* VA would enter into contracts with these schools or programs and would provide tuition and fees payments on a sliding scale that incentivizes the schools to graduate the student and ensure they find a job in their field of study.
* The section would also authorize a living stipend payment equal to the Post-9/11 rate to students while they are using the benefit. The Committee believes that such a limited pilot program is warranted to help these students find jobs in this growing sector of the American economy.
* The Committee expects VA to ensure when entering into contracts with providers of these programs that it seeks providers who are respected by leading technology employers, and to ensure that employment lasts at least 6 months following program completion.