As a reservist, can you use TA and GI Bill Selected Reserve at the same time or alternate between the two using TA one semester?

2020-07-15T16:03:39-04:00

Alternate between the two using TA one semester and GI Bill the following semester?

Response by LTC Eugene Chu made Jul 15 at 2020 4:07 PM

2020-07-15T16:07:28-04:00

Ask education center at local base. Although you mention being a reservist, the counselors there should know if you can or cannot "double dip"

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 15 at 2020 5:17 PM

2020-07-15T17:17:59-04:00

Yes, you can use both at the same time, assuming that you meet the conditions for both.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 15 at 2020 5:22 PM

2020-07-15T17:22:49-04:00

No, they stopped this a few years back. If you had CH31, Post 911, or the REAP then you could but not Chapter 1606. I would recommend saving the GI bill until you deploy and become eligible for more benefits. However, If you cannot do that use your TA for ass much it will cover then use the GI for the other semesters. I believe as long as you are not paying for the same course with both programs you are in the clear but speak to a VA counselor at your school for specific guidance.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 15 at 2020 8:13 PM

2020-07-15T20:13:06-04:00

Are you saying for the same degree? If so, I'm not sure. I am using my GI bill for one degree as the BAH and TA for another. That's perfectly fine as it's coming from two different pots of money