Paying off the GI Bill in Lakewood

The GI Bill is our nation's way of thanking veterans for their sacrifices -- and those sacrifices continue. Specifically, some of the education benefits intended to help vets attend college haven't shown up yet -- and, in case you haven't noticed, school's been in session for quite a while now...
By Michael RobertsOctober 2, 2009
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The GI Bill is our nation’s way of thanking veterans for their sacrifices — and those sacrifices continue. Specifically, some of the education benefits intended to help vets attend college haven’t shown up yet — and, in case you haven’t noticed, school’s been in session for quite a while now. Things have gotten so bad for some former soldiers that the Department of Veterans Affairs is inviting impacted students to visit field offices around the country — including the one at 155 Van Gordon Street in Lakewood — beginning at 8 a.m. this morning and receive up to $3,000 to cover costs. Cash on the barrel head, baby — and it’s about time.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

michaelrobertscolo@gmail.com

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