Using eBenefits to Manage Your GI Bill
Learn about the transition from eBenefits GI Bill to VA.gov for managing your VA benefits effectively.
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Joe Wallace is a 13-year veteran of the United States Air Force and a former reporter/editor for Air Force Television News and the Pentagon Channel. His freelance work includes contract work for Motorola, VALoans.com, and Credit Karma. He is co-founder of Dim Art House in Springfield, Illinois, and spends his non-writing time as an abstract painter, independent publisher, and occasional filmmaker.
GI Bill Extension: The Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship
If you are pursuing higher education in an in-demand technical field, you may qualify for an extension of your federal military education benefits thanks to a program called the Edith Nourse Rogers Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) Scholarship. Technically speaking, this isn’t so much an extension of the GI Bill as it is a program meant to enhance it.
Can I Use the GI Bill to Buy a House?
Is it possible to use the GI Bill to buy a house? This is a common question about GI Bill benefits, and the answer confuses some…at first. The short answer is no; you typically cannot use the GI Bill to purchase a home. But why not, and what program can you use to buy a home instead of the GI Bill?
Using the GI Bill for On-The-Job Training
Does the GI Bill pay for on-the-job training? Using federal education benefits like the GI Bill in non-traditional ways is a major help. Read more.
When Does the GI Bill Expire?
One of the most frequently asked questions about the GI Bill is how much time you have to use it. How long until the GI Bill expires? Is it possible to lose your GI Bill benefit? The answer depends greatly on which GI Bill program you are using and when you signed up, as we’ll explore. Read more.
Do I Owe Taxes on the GI Bill?
Wondering if the GI Bill is taxable? Learn about the implications for your tax filings and education benefits in our guide.
Veterans Travel Discounts from American Forces Travel
If you have never used American Forces Travel, you’ll find a variety of discounts, special rates, and other options for military members and their families. These official military travel discounts are available thanks to a partnership between the DoD’s Morale, Welfare, and Recreation MWR department and the commercial travel company Priceline.The Department of Defense describes American Forces Travel is a one-stop travel booking site for servicemembers and their families.
GI Bill Status: How to Check
Do you need to check the status of your application for the Post-9/11 GI Bill? There are ways to check the status of your application, and how you can do that may depend on your status as an active duty service member, veteran, military spouse or school-age dependent. Learn more.
GI Bill After Failing a Class
In cases where you receive the GI Bill and are failing a class, you may wonder if you have to repay the VA for getting a “punitive” grade. Did you know that failing a class is, according to VA.gov, still considered academic progress? Learn more.
GI Bill Book Stipend
Is there a GI Bill book stipend for your program? If you plan to use your GI Bill benefits, you’ll want to know how much of your total school expenses might be covered by those benefits. Books and supplies are an important part of those calculations. Read more.
Which GI Bill Do I Have?
Unsure about which GI Bill you have? Learn how to check your GI Bill status and access your benefits easily.
How to Activate the GI Bill
One of the most common questions about the GI Bill? Many newcomers to the program want to know how to activate the GI Bill; is the benefit automatic? When can you start using it? We answer those questions and more.
Is the GI Bill Considered Income?
Is the GI Bill considered income? There are multiple reasons to ask this question, including whether or not you should expect to be taxed on the GI Bill and whether or not it can be considered income to apply for a VA home loan or other lines of credit.
When Your School Closes: The Veterans Eligible to Transfer School (VETS) Credit Act
The Veterans Eligible to Transfer School (VETS) Credit Act was created to help students attending school on the GI Bill in cases where the school closes or is no longer approved for VA programs. Learn more.
Post 9/11 GI Bill Guide For Spouses and Dependents
The Post 9/11 GI Bill is a military education benefit that dependents and spouses can be transferred to them by an active duty parent or spouse to get a college degree, certification, or license through an approved program. How can spouses and college-age dependents (military-speak for the military member’s children) access this military benefit? Who…
Veterans’ Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)
The Department of Veterans Affairs offers an education benefit to veterans called VEAP. the Veterans’ Educational Assistance Program. Qualifying veterans may be eligible for a 2-to-1 matching contribution from the government…
Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship
What is the Nourse STEM Scholarship? The VA official site describes the Nourse STEM Scholarship as a Department of Veterans Affairs education benefit offering up to $30k in benefits for STEM degrees. This is a non-transferable benefit, unlike the Post 9/11 GI Bill. You are typically unable to use the Rogers funds along with Yellow…
National Guard & Reserve Education Benefits
Veteran Education Benefits for the National Guard and Reserve There are two basic ways to serve in uniform; commit to a full-time, active duty service commitment or choose part-time service as a member of the National Guard or Reserve. Those who choose the Guard or Reserve learn their military benefits–especially education benefits–aren’t as generous as…
How to Apply for the Post 9/11 GI Bill: A Guide for Active Duty & Veterans
Learn how to apply for the Post 9/11 GI Bill with our detailed step-by-step instructions and tips for successful application.
VA Form 22-5490 Dependents’ Application for VA Education Benefits Step-By-Step Guide
Navigate the process with this Dependents’ Step-by-Step Guide to VA Education Benefits for VA Form 22-5490 applications.
Post 9/11 GI Bill Application Guide for Spouses & Dependents
This guide features step-by-step instructions to fill out the application form and submit it to the VA in order to claim transferred Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits for qualifying military spouses and dependents.
Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E): VA Education and Training Benefit
Veteran Readiness and Employment is an education and training benefit program offered by the VA for those with a 10% VA disability rating or higher. Learn more.
VA Benefits: How to Add or Remove Dependents with VA Form 21-686c
Learn how to add or remove dependents with VA Form 21-686c and update your VA benefits after family changes.
How to Transfer Post 9/11 GI Bill Benefits to a Spouse or Dependent
Transferring your GI Bill may be one of the most popular military benefits. Here’s how to transfer your Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to a spouse or dependent.
Post 9/11 GI Bill Eligibility Percentages Explained
Explore Post 9/11 GI Bill eligibility percentages and discover how your active duty service affects your education benefits.