Posted on May 9, 2016
SSgt Joshua Briggs
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I am used the Post 9/11 GI Bill to pay for a BS in Business Administration. I'm looking at getting an MS in IT-Applications Development. I'm wondering if there are any benefits available from the VA after exhausting the Post 9/11 GI Bill available to me. Or any grants and/or scholarships I should investigate.
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CPT David Lowe
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You need to speak with the Veterans Advisor at the school you want to attend. If you have exhausted you GI bill benefit, you may be eligible for for school specific grants or scholarships. Some schools offer them as a way of attracting veteran students. If you are a disabled veteran, speak with your service officer about possible opportunities through programs like VocRehab. If you do not have a service officer, contact your local VA office, or local VFW, DAV or American Legion post. Be an advocate for yourself, and press for more answers if someone says "No". Good Luck
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SSG Robert White
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Don't waste your time going to a VFW, AL or DAV post. The post service officer is appointed or elected. I'm the exception. I have worked for either the state of Virginia, state of Maryland or the American Legion for the last 10 yrs. I volunteer with the Legion and the VFW. If you belong to either organization you can apply for their respective scholarship programs, but the money you will get will be under $1,000 period.
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Cpl Jed Hefner
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SSgt Briggs,

Beyond the VA, its true that there are not many scholarship programs that accept post-graduate students. But there are some specific programs that benefit veterans.

When I went back to school for my MBA, I was honored to be selected by the Pat Tillman Foundation as a Tillman Military Scholar in the inaugural year of the program. It is a fantastic community and the scholarship helps fill the gap of student needs beyond the GI bill.

I think applications are closed for 2016, but I would definitely recommend applying for 2017. The program is not limited to only students at the start of their studies, but can be awarded anytime and is renewable on a yearly basis until the completion of your studies.

Here is a link to find out more.
http://pattillmanfoundation.org/apply-to-be-a-scholar/
Or on Facebook @ Pat Tillman Fnd
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SSgt Joshua Briggs
SSgt Joshua Briggs
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Thank you for sharing!
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SSG Robert White
SSG Robert White
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If you are 90% or 100% service connected in Virginia, you can go to school tuition free. All you need money for is R/B. Then you can use your GI Bill for Grad school.
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SPC William Hinesley
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Your post doesnt say what state you are from but as a Vet from Texas we have the Hazelwood program that cover 150 hours of college be it pre or post graduate work. Alot of states have similar programs. Your VA rep at the school of your choice should have info on all of these programs
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SSG Robert White
SSG Robert White
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This is true that most other states have this program, but it is tied to being part of the state national guard.
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SPC William Hinesley
SPC William Hinesley
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no national guard requirement in Texas just had to have entered service from Texas and attending school in Texas
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Capt Daniel Goodman
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For so little cost, you have nothing to lose asking VA if they might accept them you know ?
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Capt Daniel Goodman
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Look at new online MBA prog of Univ of the people http://www.uopeople.edu apparently tuition free other than purely admin and or exam costs. Also, http://www.excelsior.edu used to be part of NY state govt split off privatized very svc mbr and or vet friendly I got a 2nd Bach math from them while part of NY state a friend got a Bach math then went to an OCS using it so I know they're very real, promise, hope was of use, be most eager for any thoughts honest , hope it helps . uopeople just got accred by DETC formerly NHSC use Google you'll see good deal of info on it promise I just don't know how viewed yet by svcs VA and or industry though still seems worthwhile being a nonprofit at aprntly little cost for their programs I gather.
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MSgt Aerospace Medical Technician
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4 years ago but new update Aug 1st 2019

https://benefits.va.gov/gibill/fgib/stem.asp
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LTC Special Forces Officer
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There is a Guy named Benjamin Krause. He is a lawyer and a smart guy. He has a web site and wrote a book on getting through the Vocational Rehab application I think it is worthwhile to subscribe to his blog and buy the book. I have no affiliation with Benjamin but used his book to get VOC REHAB for graduate work. His blog is excellent too. Hope it helps.
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PFC Bruce Lawrence
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I was able to get 3 scholarships based off of my BS GPA to continue with my MSIT-PM-IS program. Most of those I found on my own, try googling MSIT program scholarships, that is what I did back in 2007 to find the ones I applied to. You might have missed some for this coming fall semester, but you will know where they are to apply in the normal January time frame for next year. We also had a Veteran run, Veterans support group on campus for the undergrads and graduate students, the ROTC commander was also a member and very involved.
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SrA Juan Paredes
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SPC Alejandro Martinez
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If you're a native Texan, you might try the Hazelwood Act.
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SSgt Joshua Briggs
SSgt Joshua Briggs
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I was born and raised there, but have been in CA for the last 5.5 years.
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