Understanding the Policy Intent of the Post 9/11 G.I. Bill.

The article explains the intent of the provision of the Post 9/11 Education Assistance Act of 2008 that allows the transfer of unused educational benefits of veterans to their dependents in the U.S. Topics mentioned include a background on the law, a report from Syracuse University's Institute for Veterans and Military Families on the primary reasons of veterans for joining the military including education, and the Government Accountability Office's research on the law's intended outcomes.