CW2 Private RallyPoint Member5486095<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Masters DegreeI plan to use my GI Bill to complete my Masters degree while still serving on active duty. Will I still receive the book stipend?2020-01-26T17:23:40-05:00CW2 Private RallyPoint Member5486095<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Masters DegreeI plan to use my GI Bill to complete my Masters degree while still serving on active duty. Will I still receive the book stipend?2020-01-26T17:23:40-05:002020-01-26T17:23:40-05:00SFC Private RallyPoint Member5486114<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I know you likely have a specific preferred school you want to attend, but I figured it would be worth mentioning that AMU now offers graduate credit at the military TA rate of $250/credit, along with free books.Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 26 at 2020 5:28 PM2020-01-26T17:28:53-05:002020-01-26T17:28:53-05:00SFC Private RallyPoint Member5486139<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>After reading a few articles, it appears that you will get the book stipend. The only thing you wouldn't get as active duty would be the Housing Stipend.<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/education-transition/2019/07/20/gi-bill-benefits-guide/">https://www.militarytimes.com/education-transition/2019/07/20/gi-bill-benefits-guide/</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default">
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Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 26 at 2020 5:36 PM2020-01-26T17:36:22-05:002020-01-26T17:36:22-05:00MAJ Ken Landgren5486153<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Have you visited the education center?Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jan 26 at 2020 5:41 PM2020-01-26T17:41:06-05:002020-01-26T17:41:06-05:00SGT Joseph Gunderson5486161<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You should. The terms of the GI Bill aren't contingent on your status as a vet or SM.Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Jan 26 at 2020 5:44 PM2020-01-26T17:44:08-05:002020-01-26T17:44:08-05:00CW3 Private RallyPoint Member5486224<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I did using my post 911.Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 26 at 2020 6:03 PM2020-01-26T18:03:49-05:002020-01-26T18:03:49-05:00MAJ Javier Rivera5486254<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Have you considered using TA and save your GI Bill for later use?Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Jan 26 at 2020 6:13 PM2020-01-26T18:13:39-05:002020-01-26T18:13:39-05:00LTC Jason Mackay5486299<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I'd use TA. You get screwed out of BAH is you use I think now. Your op tempo will outrun the TA cap.Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Jan 26 at 2020 6:29 PM2020-01-26T18:29:51-05:002020-01-26T18:29:51-05:00SGM Billy Herrington5487133<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I finished mine last month. Yes you get a book stipend. <br /><br />Some advice, make sure they aren’t paying bah if you’re active duty. I got hit with an overpayment because I didn’t realize they were.Response by SGM Billy Herrington made Jan 26 at 2020 11:25 PM2020-01-26T23:25:30-05:002020-01-26T23:25:30-05:00SFC Private RallyPoint Member5487203<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I would advise against using any of your GI Bill while on active duty. The moment you tap into your GI Bill you will become ineligible for the Yellow Ribbon scholarship. Even if you don't intend to go higher than the Masters you are working on, it would be better to transfer the whole thing to a dependent who could use the Yellow Ribbon Scholarship. The Yellow Ribbon Program can be worth up to an additional $24k of tuition and fees.Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 27 at 2020 12:23 AM2020-01-27T00:23:38-05:002020-01-27T00:23:38-05:002020-01-26T17:23:40-05:00