What VA benefits are available to help pay for a graduate degree (already used Post 9/11 GI bill for undergraduate degree)?

I looked at your profile and it looks like you are in Sacramento. Check with the California Department of Veterans Affairs http://www.calvet.ca.gov. They have an office at 2007 19th St, Sacramento, CA, 95818. I don't know California, but in my state there were benefits unique to the state and they had easily accessible counsellors who could walk you through things.

Beyond that, if you are currently employed, check with your HR department. Some companies provide tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per years.

The VA Voc Rehab program was VERY beneficial for me. I was fortunate to have transferred to a progressive thinking counselor after a big disagreement with the first Bubba. In addition to a Masters in Education they funded a Post-Masters Certificate in Alternative energy. To get me ready for the work force they also funded three Dale Carnegie programs plus four Landmark seminars. Yes, I was a mess. I am now employed and doing well. I am the most healthy I've ever been in my life. All you need is a 10% disability rating to receive benefits. I have a coworker who applied using what's called a "Memo Rating". He used his service medical records (and Purple Heart) to show he will more likely than not have at least a 10% disability. This allows him to start the process while waiting for the official decision on his disability claim. Unfortunately, the Voc Rehab counselor you draw can determine what amount of help you will receive. My first counselor, "Victor" at the Roanoke Office was extremely unhelpful and even stated, "At your age I don't think additional education would help. Why don't we look at another program to improve your quality of life so you can enjoy your retirement." That was four years ago and now I'm feeling proud as a tax payer. I am glad I asked for a different counselor who believes that middle aged vets can learn new skills and contribute to society. (Thank you Merri in Detroit.) Voc Rehab is a fantastic program but like many things in life you must be determined and persistent.

Voc Rehab. The govt changed the rules in March. You can have both. Before you could only have 48 months of education paid for by the govt.. Now you can have 36 months of the GI bill and 45 months of Voc Rehab.. The only problem is you have to sell it to the VA. There has to be a compelling reason for them to fund Grad school. One that worked for me was, in the Washington DC area, where PhD's are a dime a dozen, one has to have at a minium a Masters if not two masters degrees. So if you can get into a dual masters program that is one thing. Also, the department of Defense (if you a civilian worker) will pay for an MBA and another Masters in a dual program, but your limited to what they want and not what you want.

Yes, I used my Post 9/11 GI Bill nearly all the way up last year to complete my MAS through Embry-Riddle. I looked into pilot ground-school training and other vocational training, but never took the time to apply. Various VA funded flight training courses required I already have a pilot's license, so those were a non-starter for me...

Everyone eligible out there should use their VA benefits NOW, rather than wait until they are cut-off by federal budget adjustments. Remember, YOU and your dedicated service to our nation are just "numbers" to those elected officials trying to stay in office...

Go to your local Vet Rep or Service Organization and get a VA Benefits handbook it will tell you whats available and the forms you will need

Thank you for asking the question. These answers give me hope.

If you have a service connected disability, VOCREHAB can offer you an additional year of college beyond your GI Bill. However, they won't pay for it if you won't complete a degree within that time frame.
Additionally, they can offer tech training and/or certificate programs.
I hope this helps.

Have you checked out the VA Vocational Rehab Program? I was recently medically retired as a result of being Med Boarded...by this action, I was automatically eligible for this benefit...you should call your nearest VA Rep or go online to VA.gov to find out more...

Have you checked out the VA Vocational Rehab Program??? I currently was medically retired and as part of the Med Board process, you are automatically eligible for this benefit. Call and speak with a VA Rep in your area.