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Too Much GI Bill Money Going To For-Profit Schools?

NPR - All Things Considered

September 22, 2011

The nation's for-profit colleges and universities have reaped a windfall from the Post-Sept. 11 GI Bill. The top for-profit companies brought in around $1 billion in benefits in the last year alone. And some lawmakers say federal regulations encourage these schools to target current and former members of the military.

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