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On August 31st, 1-2PM EST, VA and community experts will be here to answer your questions on Back-to-School resources, GI Bill, learning options, and virtual tools. Type your questions in now!
* There is no audio or video component to this Q&A. Please type your question below and VA and community experts will respond in writing.
You can ask questions to the following people:
» Nicole Hubbard - Outreach Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, VA
» Melissa Comeau - Director, Military and Veteran Caregiver Network, American Red Cross
» Sgt Ed McEvoy - National Outreach Specialist, VA
» Jahmila Boswell - Management Analyst for Outreach & Engagement, VA, VR&E
» SrA Dariell Cooper - Management and Program Analyst, VA
» PO3 Tammy Barlet - Vice President of Government Affairs, SVA
» CPO Missina Schallus - Communications Manager, Center for Women Veterans, VA
» SSgt Louiseza Sanderson - Management and Program Analyst, VBA, VA
» CMSgt Terry Warren - Chief Stakeholder Engagement, Education Service, VA
» Sgt Jay Dalrymple - Director National Cemetery Scheduling Office, VA
» SSgt Lourdes Tiglao - Executive Director, Center for Women Veterans, VA
» Jennifer Gillan - Management and Program Analyst, VA
» Sgt Christopher Vidaurre - Senior Program Manager, George W. Bush Institute
* There is no audio or video component to this Q&A. Please type your question below and VA and community experts will respond in writing.
You can ask questions to the following people:
» Nicole Hubbard - Outreach Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, VA
» Melissa Comeau - Director, Military and Veteran Caregiver Network, American Red Cross
» Sgt Ed McEvoy - National Outreach Specialist, VA
» Jahmila Boswell - Management Analyst for Outreach & Engagement, VA, VR&E
» SrA Dariell Cooper - Management and Program Analyst, VA
» PO3 Tammy Barlet - Vice President of Government Affairs, SVA
» CPO Missina Schallus - Communications Manager, Center for Women Veterans, VA
» SSgt Louiseza Sanderson - Management and Program Analyst, VBA, VA
» CMSgt Terry Warren - Chief Stakeholder Engagement, Education Service, VA
» Sgt Jay Dalrymple - Director National Cemetery Scheduling Office, VA
» SSgt Lourdes Tiglao - Executive Director, Center for Women Veterans, VA
» Jennifer Gillan - Management and Program Analyst, VA
» Sgt Christopher Vidaurre - Senior Program Manager, George W. Bush Institute
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So I recently moved to Texas from California - what paperwork do I need to fill out from the Texas side to go back to school and have a local rep?
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Nicole Hubbard
Hello, if this question is VR&E related you will contact your current counselor to update your information, once they have updated information they can initiate your transfer request.
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CMSgt Terry Warren
If it's from the GI Bill side, you can contact the school or program you want to attend and they help get you started. You can also use the GI Bill Comparison Tool - https://www.va.gov/education/gi-bill-comparison-tool to find an approved program. When you're ready to apply, please use the following - https://www.va.gov/education/how-to-apply/
GI Bill Comparison Tool | Veterans Affairs
Use our GI Bill Comparison Tool to help you decide which education program and school is best for you. Find out which benefits you’ll get at your chosen school.
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I retired from the Coast Guard in 2007. Since then I taught Navy JROTC for 14 years and CG JROTC for 1 year. I did not use any of my Post 9/11 GI Bill educational benefits. I am aware of the Colmery "Forever GI Bill" and I would like to transfer my unused benefit to my daughter when I anticipate her going to college in August of 2024. My questions are: is there a way that I can retain my GI Bill benefits past the 15 year expiration date; can I transfer my benefit to her and how can I appeal?
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Jennifer Gillan
Hello Jonathan. To be eligible for transfer benefits, you must make the request with the Department of Defense (DoD) prior to your release from active duty. VA does not have the authority to transfer benefits, as it is part of a retention tool by DoD. You would need to speak to a representative from your service component to determine how to appeal this process.
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I am harassed terribly at the college I am attending despite being on the honor roll. The eeoc and admin are ineffectual or resistant it's part of the culture of the school.Its sickening.tHey have wavering respect for me. I would like to leave I have been assaulted and sex harassed. I am A mature widow of a vet a vet in my own right,disabled and on limited income.
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Jennifer Gillan
Hello Celestea, I am sorry to hear about your negative experience. I encourage you to use our GI Bill Comparison tool to find a more suitable school. https://www.va.gov/education/gi-bill-comparison-tool/ The tool also includes student feedback and any cautionary warnings for each school. If you feel your school has violated VA's Principles of Excellence, you can report it here: https://www.va.gov/education/submit-school-feedback/introduction
GI Bill Comparison Tool | Veterans Affairs
Use our GI Bill Comparison Tool to help you decide which education program and school is best for you. Find out which benefits you’ll get at your chosen school.
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Sgt Ed McEvoy
Hi Celesta, I am sorry to hear about your experiences. Vet Centers recently opened up eligibility to any Veterans or members of the Armed Forces pursuing a course of education using covered educational assistance benefits. For More information on our services, please visit http://www.vetcenter.va.gov
Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services you’ve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family member—like health care, disability, education, and more.
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I have been out of the Military since 1966 and only use my GI bill for a couple of classes. Have I no chance of getting any benefits now?
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For those vets and or family members who are RETURNING to school as teachers I am honored to offer this line of support: https://bit.ly/WelcomeBack-to-a-New
From Paul Ruez, M.Ed.
Nam Vet and retired teacher
From Paul Ruez, M.Ed.
Nam Vet and retired teacher
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I registered for this "VeTALKX Back to School Q&A" over a week ago and the event is coming up in 2 days, Thursday, Aug 13, 2023. However, I have not received the link for the event yet. Please provide the link or how I can participate.
My email address is: [login to see]
Thanks.
My email address is: [login to see]
Thanks.
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CPO Missina Schallus
Thank you for being here, this is the forum, you do not need a link, just type your questions in here.
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I'm a Vietnam vet and got out of the Navy in 1972. Has my GI Bill towards education expired?
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Jennifer Gillan
Montgomery GI Bill benefits expire 10 years after your release from active duty, therefore your benefits would have expired in 1982. Thank you for your question and your service.
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Are there anymore VA Education Benefits for someone who has used up arguably all of the GI Bill? I have used much of the GI Bill but never finished using it in its entirety. The 10-Year Delimiting Date had arrived before I could finish college.
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Jahmila Boswell
If you are unemployed or working in an unsuitable job (one that aggravates your service connected disabilities) and have a service-connected disability that limits your ability to work or prevents you from working, Veteran Readiness and Employment (formerly called Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment) may be able to help. https://www.va.gov/careers-employment/vocational-rehabilitation/eligibility/
Eligibility for Veteran Readiness and Employment | Veterans Affairs
Learn about eligibility requirements for Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)—formerly called Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment. If you’re a service member or Veteran and have a disability that was caused—or made worse—by your active-duty service and that limits your ability to work or prevents you from working, you may be able to get employment support or services to help you live as independently as possible.
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I'm entering a certificate program at the local community college that charges tuition for attendance. I have use all of my GI Bill benefits, what additional financial support does the VA make available for veterans such as myself? I'm 68 years old and I need to upgrade my skill set to gain employment.
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Jahmila Boswell
If you are unemployed or working in an unsuitable job (one that aggravates your service connected disabilities) and have a service-connected disability that limits your ability to work or prevents you from working, Veteran Readiness and Employment (formerly called Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment) may be able to help. https://www.va.gov/careers-employment/vocational-rehabilitation/eligibility/
Eligibility for Veteran Readiness and Employment | Veterans Affairs
Learn about eligibility requirements for Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)—formerly called Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment. If you’re a service member or Veteran and have a disability that was caused—or made worse—by your active-duty service and that limits your ability to work or prevents you from working, you may be able to get employment support or services to help you live as independently as possible.
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PO3 Matthew Campbell
Hi PO2 Joe Hayes- You are in the right spot. If you have a question, you may ask here and our SME's will be sure to get it answered! Thank you for being apart of this!
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