The Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, better known as the GI Bill, was meant to be a transformative piece of legislation. It promised millions of returning WWII veterans access to higher education, home loans, and financial stability to help them transition back into civilian life. For many white veterans, it worked exactly as intended, fueling the post-war economic boom, expanding the middle class, and launching thousands into homeownership and college degrees. But for Black veterans, it w