After all G.I benefits are used what type of funding is available to get continue on to get a master’s degree?

SPC Jasmine Paredes — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 01:00:57 -0400

I have used my GI Bill to receive my undergraduate I want to continue onto my masters but only have 5 months left.

Response by LTC Eugene Chu made Aug 17 at 2023 1:49 AM

LTC Eugene Chu — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 01:49:24 -0400

Partial GI Bill helped me to obtain MBA. A few thoughts...

1. Look for outside scholarships along with GI Bill
2. Look at accelerated graduate degree programs
3. Rejoin military in ARNG and see if state will cover tuition at a public university

Response by COL Randall C. made Aug 17 at 2023 11:09 AM

COL Randall C. — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:09:12 -0400

In addition to the steps LTC Eugene Chu mentioned (especially joining the National Guard*), check with your state's Veterans Affairs Office to see if there are state programs/scholarships available for veterans residing in that state.

There are many resources to find scholarships for veterans*, you just need to do some creative internet searching.

If you have a disability rating of 10% or more from the VA, you might be eligible for VR&E if a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor determines you need it.
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* Many states will fully fund a bachelor or graduate degree at a state university if you belong to the state's National Guard.
* https://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/military-veteran-scholarships/
* https://www.dvs.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Veteran-Scholarships-and-Grants-1-19-21.pdf

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Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 17 at 2023 11:18 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:18:59 -0400

Veteran Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31), formerly Vocational Rehabilitation maybe:
https://www.va.gov/careers-employment/vocational-rehabilitation/

vocational-rehabilitation

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 17 at 2023 2:37 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 14:37:46 -0400

Some Universities have the Yellow Ribbon program available, asked the Veterans department for info...

Response by CPL Miguel Velez made Aug 17 at 2023 3:35 PM

CPL Miguel Velez — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 15:35:45 -0400

Hello SPC Jasmine Paredes, Have you used the Pell Grant?

Response by SPC Larry Parker made Sep 6 at 2023 5:32 PM

SPC Larry Parker — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 17:32:59 -0400

I faced the same situation. In my case, as long as I was enrolled in an approved university or college and pursuing a higher level degree . . . no problem, I got the rest of my months. That was my experience.