Posted on Jul 27, 2015
Are you thinking of going back/ going to school? Here are important things that you should know about the GI Bill
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The G.I. Bill was originally a benefits package created for returning WW2 veterans that covered things such as low-premium mortgages, tuition for education (vocational, university, or high school) and unemployment compensation. What is it now though? What does it actually mean for you, how should you use it, what are the traps not to fall into?
Read the article below to learn some important key facts about the GI Bill.
http://blog.rallypoint.com/2015/07/things-you-should-know-about-gi-bill.html
What is your schooling history? Are you thinking of going back? Where did you attend school? Would you recommend that school or that degree programme for others in the RP community?
Read the article below to learn some important key facts about the GI Bill.
http://blog.rallypoint.com/2015/07/things-you-should-know-about-gi-bill.html
What is your schooling history? Are you thinking of going back? Where did you attend school? Would you recommend that school or that degree programme for others in the RP community?
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I have BSBA-Finance, MBA, JD, I don't recommend Law degree for anyone else, learning is constant!
My daughter is using the remainder of my Post 9-11 GI Bill. We have been able to get her first year covered at 80% for my two overseas tours. Most Universities have a Veteran knowledgeable department. Most experiences have been positive but can be improved.
The VA validation process can cause confusion, so work with the school and VA to make sure your classes are part of a degree program so they are funded.
My daughter is using the remainder of my Post 9-11 GI Bill. We have been able to get her first year covered at 80% for my two overseas tours. Most Universities have a Veteran knowledgeable department. Most experiences have been positive but can be improved.
The VA validation process can cause confusion, so work with the school and VA to make sure your classes are part of a degree program so they are funded.
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Elizabeth Malkin
LTC John Shaw, good for you for having so many degrees, I hope that it has helped you in the private sector. It is interesting that you say that about a Law Degree, I have heard that from several people now across a broad segment of the population so it seems to be true for many people. Great to hear that your daughter is able to use the rest of your GI Bill!
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LTC John Shaw
Elizabeth Malkin Yes, a JD was the most expensive and in my case unused degree. It took me getting the law degree to find out that I really like software engineering better and I don't have to pay for professional licenses or insurance. I find Information Technology a fun and interesting field where I am always learning.
My wife is a practicing estate planning attorney, I live vicariously through her practice.
My wife is a practicing estate planning attorney, I live vicariously through her practice.
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I am considering getting my PhD in Nursing education, however, I have already blasted through most of my GI Bill....time will tell for sure! I will have to inquire into it after I retire.
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I'm pursuing my Masters in Education right now and I'm a firm believer in the importance of having a college education and I have great confidence in the TA and GI Bill programs. I'm currently use the Top Up program for my courses.
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Elizabeth Malkin
CW4 (Join to see), that is great to hear that the TA and GI Bill programmes have been a success for you. I am glad that you have been able to navigate them so well!
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Thank you. I've been lucky enough to have had great education counsellors in the past who assisted me with establishing my account and getting squared away from day 1.
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