VA education benefits provide substantial funding for college and career training, yet they still leave some expenses unpaid. Before building a budget, students must evaluate what Department of Veterans Affairs programs cover and which charges require out-of-pocket payment. What VA Education Benefits Will Not Pay For Schools cannot certify courses a student previously completed with…
Learn how location affects housing allowance calculations for veterans using the Post-9/11 GI Bill and what to expect.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is automating the review process for more than one million veterans who may qualify for additional education benefits. This change in procedure follows recent court rulings that expand access to the Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) and the Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30).
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.
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.
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.
Unsure about which GI Bill you have? Learn how to check your GI Bill status and access your benefits easily.
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.
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…
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.
Explore Post 9/11 GI Bill eligibility percentages and discover how your active duty service affects your education benefits.
