Are you a veteran who is receiving the full benefit associated with your GI Bill?
Could you describe how the Montgomery Bill and the new Post-9/11 GI Bill are different? Have you determined which you are eligible for? If you're eligible for both, have you determined which one best meets your educational needs?
These questions are important for you to answer because you need to make a irrevocable choice of which benefit you wish to receive. This is an important decision, because obviously you're going to want to get the most money that's available.
Here are a few reasons why the two bills are different.
The Post-9/11 Bill pays for tuition and fees (paid to the school), not greater than charged by the most expensive state Institution of Higher Education in the state you are attending classes.
According to this Bill the recipient is eligible to receive money to cover housing each month. Your school's zip code and the housing allowance for an E-5 with dependents will determine the payments.
There is also a stipend of $1,000 for books and the possibility of $500 for moving expensive if you qualify.
The Montgomery GI Bill provided $1,321 dollars every month to students enrolled full time that had served 3 years of active duty.
Although a cursory glance would suggest that the Post-9/11 bill would give you the most money, individuals who qualify for both bills needs to examine their school's tuition and fees before making a decision.
Because you only have one chance to select the option that would pay you the most money, it become very important to talk to the school before you make a choice. Don't forget you will also need to find out what housing expenses are and what your allowance would be under the Post-9/11 option for the zip code of the school, before you can figure this out.
Making the right choice is a lot easier if you attend a school with a long history of supporting the military. These schools understand the different GI Bill benefits and will help you choose the best option.
As a veteran, you have earned these benefits with your service and you and your family should take advantage of them!
Could you describe how the Montgomery Bill and the new Post-9/11 GI Bill are different? Have you determined which you are eligible for? If you're eligible for both, have you determined which one best meets your educational needs?
These questions are important for you to answer because you need to make a irrevocable choice of which benefit you wish to receive. This is an important decision, because obviously you're going to want to get the most money that's available.
Here are a few reasons why the two bills are different.
The Post-9/11 Bill pays for tuition and fees (paid to the school), not greater than charged by the most expensive state Institution of Higher Education in the state you are attending classes.
According to this Bill the recipient is eligible to receive money to cover housing each month. Your school's zip code and the housing allowance for an E-5 with dependents will determine the payments.
There is also a stipend of $1,000 for books and the possibility of $500 for moving expensive if you qualify.
The Montgomery GI Bill provided $1,321 dollars every month to students enrolled full time that had served 3 years of active duty.
Although a cursory glance would suggest that the Post-9/11 bill would give you the most money, individuals who qualify for both bills needs to examine their school's tuition and fees before making a decision.
Because you only have one chance to select the option that would pay you the most money, it become very important to talk to the school before you make a choice. Don't forget you will also need to find out what housing expenses are and what your allowance would be under the Post-9/11 option for the zip code of the school, before you can figure this out.
Making the right choice is a lot easier if you attend a school with a long history of supporting the military. These schools understand the different GI Bill benefits and will help you choose the best option.
As a veteran, you have earned these benefits with your service and you and your family should take advantage of them!
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Mike Considine has done extensive research on how best to select a Veterans GI Bill Status and finding Military friendly Universities. Click the link above to learn your GI Bill status.
