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.
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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.
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.
VA Education Benefits Under The National Call-To-Service Program
Explore the National Call to Service Program and discover how it can provide you with VA education benefits after military service.
Cost-of-Living Increases For Montgomery GI Bill, Dependent Education Benefits
Find out how the Cost-of-Living increases for the Montgomery GI Bill can impact your education funding and monthly payments.
Education Benefits for Veterans
Military education benefits vary for active duty, veterans, spouses, and dependents. If you have retired or separated from military service you have options that may not be open to other applicants, or you may have benefits that active-duty servicemembers also enjoy but not in quite the same way. What do you need to know about…
Lesser-Known GI Bill Benefits
Discover the lesser known GI Bill benefits for education and careers that can help you thrive after serving in the military.
How to Switch From Montgomery GI Bill to Post 9/11
There is an easy way to switch from the Montgomery GI Bill to the Post 9/11 program. Learn how and why to make the change.
Online Students Qualified For Extended GI Bill Benefits with REMOTE Act
With the REMOTE Act Congress will extend the GI Bill protections for student veterans that are still required to take remote classes. This will help many veterans who are attending college, and who have no choice but to still be remote.
GI Bill Flight Schools: Unlocking Educational Opportunities for Veterans
Discover more information about using your GI Bill to pay for Flight Training. The VA can help you get your commercial pilot license.
Debating the 90/10 Rule in Veteran Education
A heated battle lies ahead as for-profit colleges fight against regulatory changes to the 90/10 Rule of federal student aid.
Survivors & Dependents Educational Assistance VA Education Benefits (Chapter 35)
Learn more about the VA’s Chapter 35 Education Benefits for Survivors and Dependents of our nation’s military service members.
Law Guarantees In-State Tuition for Survivors & Dependents
A new law grants in-state tuition to Survivors and Dependents using Chapter 35 benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
FTC Puts For-Profit Schools on Notice
The FTC issues warnings to for-profit schools for misleading claims about job prospects and income potential for graduates. Discover tools that military and veterans can use to protect themselves from deceptive marketing and tactics.
Post 9/11 GI Bill Recipients Must Verify Enrollment
There is a new verification process for military receiving Post 9/11 GI Benefits. Learn how it works and get the details.