The GI Bill was passed on June 22, 1944, by President Roosevelt. It was passed as an effort to help service members with their transition to civilian life after the second world war. Previously, in the post-WWI world, veterans had a difficult life adjusting to civilian life with limited support from the government. However, Roosevelt made sure to help the service members with benefits like loan guarantees, education benefit payments, and so on. Eligible dependents also got similar benefits.