College : About 450,000 people received Post 9/11 Patriot Bill benefits for college this year . The transition from war zone to community has not been easy for many veterans . San Diego State University has a Veterans Center to help with that transition . ` ` Veterans have these shared life experiences , '' says the center 's director .
VA : About 450,000 people used Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits for college this fall . The transition from war zone to classroom has not been easy for many vets . San Diego State University has a Veterans Center to help ease that transition . `` Veterans have these shared life experiences , '' says the center 's director .