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VET TEC Possible Program Expansion

Technology is something we cannot live without in today’s society. We are dazzled, delighted, and inundated by it, and it reaches into nearly every aspect of our lives. These days, most kids seem to have IT skills innately woven into their DNA. I watch in awe as my children program on Minecraft, create their own…

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GI Bill Horror Story

Dependent’s Post-9/11 GI Bill Horror Story

If one of your parents has served in the military and can receive Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits, they might be able to transfer those benefits to you. That way, you can pay for college to get the education you want. However, sometimes things can go wrong. Here’s one person’s GI Bill horror story.

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GI Bill Housing Payments Going Up For Some Online Classes

Full MHA Rates For Hybrid Classes With The Post 9/11 GI Bill Starts Now As of August 15th, 2019, hybrid classes will now be eligible for the full MHA (Monthly Housing Allowance) rates for housing with your Post 9/11 GI Bill. This will apply for classes that start Aug 15th, 2019 or later. It is…

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Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfer Changes Delayed

One great aspect of the Post 9/11 GI Bill, was the ability to transfer to your spouse or dependents.  Up until this week, the changes with GI Transferability were due to take place on July 12, 2019. However, the Post 9/11 GI Bill transfer changes have been delayed to January 12, 2020. Giving 6 more months before this goes into effect.

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GI Bill Certificate of Eligibility

The GI Bill Certificate of Eligibility

Applying for the GI Bill is the first step toward a degree from an institution of higher learning. The process for getting your GI Bill Certificate of Eligibility (COE) is relatively easy, but there’s one thing you need to remember. Submit your “Application for VA Education Benefits” well before fully enrolling in school. Why Do…

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BAH Calculator

2024 BAH Rate Calculator, OHA Calculator & GI Bill BAH Rates

Use our calculators to determine your housing allowance. Use our BAH Calculator for US military personnel and their families who are relocating or planning to move. Use the OHA Rate Calculator for those overseas. Finally, Post-9/11 GI Bill users can find their BAH with our GI Bill Monthly Housing Allowance calculator.

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Vet Tec GI Bill

VET TEC GI Bill Program: Focus on High Tech Skills

VET TEC (Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses) is a Department of Veterans Affairs pilot program for GI Bill® eligible Veterans. VET TEC will help veterans, like you, start a career as a Cyber Warrior. The training provided through this program is set up for basic IT skills, but those same skills can also be…

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GI Bill Housing Payments Delayed

GI Bill Housing Payments Delayed

Latest Updates for GI Bill Housing Payments Delay: Aug 2019: GI Bill housing payments have gone up for some online classes.  Classes considered “hybrid” may be eligible to receive full Monthly Housing Allowance for eligible parties.  For more, please go here. Dec 2018: On Nov. 28, the VA announced that it would be more than…

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Forever GI Bill Updates for 2019

Forever GI Bill Updates

While some of the Forever GI Bill changes went in to effect right away, other changes are being slowly implemented and will continue to do so for the next few years. Here are the latest Forever GI Bill updates as well as what has already been implemented in 2018 and 2019, and what is ahead…

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Montgomery GI Bill

The Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) is one way to have the VA pay for your schooling. Find out who’s eligible for the MGIB and more. Compare it to the Post 911 GI Bill to see which is better. Learn more.

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Colorado BAH Rates

Colorado BAH Rates 2024

Find Colorado BAH Rates and Post 9/11 GI Bill BAH rates (MHA rates) for US Air Force Academy, Fort Carson, Peterson AFB, Schriever AFB, Buckley AFB, Colorado Springs, Denver.

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Transfer Your GI Bill

Transfer your GI Bill to Spouse & Dependents

The Post-9/11 GI Bill allows service members to transfer unused education benefits to immediate family members (spouse and children). This is your guide to understand how to transfer your GI Bill to your spouse and dependents.

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