Government shutdown, computer issues impacting student veterans, GI Bill users

From The American Legion: “The American Legion and other veterans service organizations are concerned about the effect delayed payments will have on those students. Among the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs services closed due to the shutdown are Ask.va, a web communication tool that allows veterans and their dependents to contact the VA; the GI Bill Hotline, the most commonly used tool for student veterans to communicate with the VA; and the School Certifying Officials (SCO) Hotline, without which Chapter 35 dependents cannot be certified for benefits. Military students utilizing the Tuition Assistance program are now at an impasse with the lack of new approvals or support in any kind for the program.”