A Deeper Look at Post-9/11 GI Bill Outcomes for American Indian/Alaska Native, Black, and Hispanic Veterans

The Post-9/11 Veterans’ Educational Assistance Act of 2008 (also known as the Post-9/11 GI Bill, or PGIB) substantially increased the education benefit available to military service members who served after September 10, 2001. This report takes a deeper look at outcomes for American Indian/Alaska Native, Black, and Hispanic enlisted veterans who were eligible for PGIB (henceforth referred to as “veterans” for brevity). ¹ More specifically, it looks at these groups’ use of PGIB, degree attainment, and subsequent earnings.