The federal Department of Veterans Affairs changes mean some vets can now get an extra year of college benefits — 48 months instead of 36 months. This follows the high court’s decision in favor of James Rudisill,

Veterans who served multiple enlistments can now get as much as 48 months of educational support from two GI bills.

Veterans who served through multiple reenlistments are now eligible for an additional 12 months of education benefits under the GI Bill.

Higher education benefits have been expanded, giving an extra 12 months of funding for more than a million veterans.

It’s a monumental shift that could change the future for over a million Veterans. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a critical update to