Posted on Apr 23, 2015
Bill would waive college tuition for National Guard members Maine may want to keep an eye on Texas. What are your thoughts?
9.17K
33
22
5
5
0
If it was me I would be watching the outcome in Texas and learn something prior to approving this bill. I'm not against it, but if you waive 100% tuition, somebody has to burden the loss of funds. It will still cost the institutions in the long run. If you add more students because of it, then you need more rooms, Faculty and advisors just a few items. Who is going to foot the bill for the additions. Another great idea that could result in a lot of $ increases over the years. Lets all go join the Main NG and get free schooling.
http://cl.exct.net/?qs=53ed [login to see] 58e77a86f8140c9b964c812f307b4b32e05845e5a6ce324b8cd8535ed8620596db
http://cl.exct.net/?qs=53ed [login to see] 58e77a86f8140c9b964c812f307b4b32e05845e5a6ce324b8cd8535ed8620596db
Tuition assistance
Army National Guard
Benefits
Education
Posted >1 y ago
Responses: 10
5
5
0
2
2
0
While I appreciate the GI Bill, I say it should be changed - 4-year programs should be automatically paid in full for Veterans - to the 4-year college (no, not community college, either) or university of their choice, and the cost should be fair and equal across the board. Lock in the pricing to avoid 'tuition hikes' against the funding, cover books and classes and whatever academic extras one may encounter. Let him or her be responsible for feeding, clothing or housing on his or her own.
This also helps to lessen the impact of trying to get the GI Bill 'in place' for the Veteran student, worry about monthly/quarterly/per class payments and so on. If a break in education is needed, the remaining funding will already be in place when the Vet is ready to return to the academic battlefield.
Just my thoughts...
This also helps to lessen the impact of trying to get the GI Bill 'in place' for the Veteran student, worry about monthly/quarterly/per class payments and so on. If a break in education is needed, the remaining funding will already be in place when the Vet is ready to return to the academic battlefield.
Just my thoughts...
(2)
(0)
SSG (Join to see)
What do we do about employers that don't want to work around someone's educational goals. That's currently my dilemma as a Guardsman. As a medic I've got a employer that try's to use both my schooling and drill status to not give me hours.
(1)
(0)
SSG (Join to see)
Trying to get hours is a pain and has resulted in two part time jobs while attending school
(1)
(0)
SGT James P. Davidson, MSM
The first and obvious solution (not so easy, but...) is to find another job. In the mean time, see what proof you can get (a written statement from other employees (preferably former employees) who have witnessed (seen/heard) the reduction in, or lack of assigned hours. I'm sure your state labor board would be interested. Discrimination against service members isn't exactly smiled upon. Second, climb the chain of command - talk to your boss' boss. Let him/her know what's going on.
Remember that no employer is obligated to work around your education, however. The vast majority anticipate that your primary obligation is to 'the company', with education coming in further down the 'responsibility' line.
Finally, USERRA protects your service status as a Guardsman.
Possibly of use to you in your situation:
http://www.dol.gov/vets/programs/userra/
This one should be posted at your workplace (by Federal law):
http://www.dol.gov/vets/programs/userra/USERRA_Private.pdf
Good luck!!
Remember that no employer is obligated to work around your education, however. The vast majority anticipate that your primary obligation is to 'the company', with education coming in further down the 'responsibility' line.
Finally, USERRA protects your service status as a Guardsman.
Possibly of use to you in your situation:
http://www.dol.gov/vets/programs/userra/
This one should be posted at your workplace (by Federal law):
http://www.dol.gov/vets/programs/userra/USERRA_Private.pdf
Good luck!!
(1)
(0)
2
2
0
Stand by for a (somewhat) related topic soon to be forthcoming (in editing) on RallyPoint CommandPost. Impacts of Section 702 of the “Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act”
(2)
(0)
Read This Next
Continue with Facebook 
Continue with Google