Posted on Dec 17, 2019
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I am currently using TA to register for my college courses however I want to use my Chapter 1606 benefits also. Can I use both or can only one be used.
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If you plan on going to school for more than 4 years, I would recommend looking at other options than burning through your GI Bill as a "Top Up." You can use student loans, and then request SLRP as a reenlistment incentive. Many states also have a Veterans Grant that covers 100% of tuition at public universities. There are probably other options as well. Once you figure out a long term education plan, you can plan which incentives to use when.
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Right now I'm just looking at receiving my associates degree, I'm going after my bachelors later. I've already received student loans and I can't get any more cause I'm at my limit.
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You can, but I would also look at other scholarship options as well.
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Right now I'm a newcomer so I don't have many scholarship options.
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You can use your GI Bill, BUT, you have to pay out of pocket first then the VA reimburses you. I was in the same boat, I burn through my TA very quickly because my job allows me the time to do them, so I went to the Education Center to do all of that.

Go to the Education Center, they will help you submit a request to the VA and the VA will send you a letter allowing you to use your GI Bill while on active duty.

Then, for every class, you have to pay out of pocket first and then submit a document (forgot what they needed) for reimbursement from the VA.
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Forgot to add: When you sign up for classes, you have to submit a copy of that letter from the VA to your school as well; you have to do it for each class you use the GI Bill on.
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I'm a reservist my options are limited.
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SPC (Join to see) - ahhhh okay makes sense
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