What are my options to pursue two masters degrees with both the GI Bill and Vocational Rehabilitation?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 15 Dec 2018 17:36:47 -0500

My vocation counselor is saying that the VA won't pay for two Master degree . She said it is against VA regulations and I can't find it. I am using my G.I Bill to finish my MBA ,but I also want to start my Master Degree for Cyper Security. I don't have enough for two Master degree. I am approved for Vocational Rehabilitation, but when I use my G.I. Bill to get my MBA I won't be able to use Vocational Rehabilitation. Can anyone give me advice on what are my options? Please let me know and thank you.

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Dec 15 at 2018 6:23 PM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Sat, 15 Dec 2018 18:23:02 -0500

I did a little research on this when i started my PhD. There's A LOT of "generally" involved but you are only allowed to work on one degree plan at a time (so your MBA). After that, you either have to show "progression" (like a PhD/DBA) or "justification" (relation to work) for the second degree plan (at the same degree level).

All that said, sit down with your Vocational Counselor and tell her what your long-term plan is and see how you two together can "massage" the justification (letter) to accomplish the stated goal.

As an example, I have an AS in admin management, a BS in Lib Arts, an MS in leadership (business related but not MBA), and am working on a PhD/DBA (business degree) so that I can study the interactions of Physical Fitness and Leadership within military environments. The progression was tailored specifically with my endstate in mind.

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made Dec 16 at 2018 8:03 AM

SSG Carlos Madden — Sun, 16 Dec 2018 08:03:30 -0500

Cc: SrA Andrew McCarty