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Montgomery GI Bill
-- Getting Started Early is the Key
-- Online Education and GI Bill Friendly Schools
-- GI Bill Issues: Earned Credits, Taxes, etc.
-- GI Bill and Your Family
No "Double-Dipping"
If you are a Reservist, it may be tempting to file for both military education benefits; Montgomery GI Bill and
the MGIB-SR or Selected Reserve programs. Unfortunately the rules are designed to let you use one or the other,
but not both. Additionally, you may only use the same period of active duty to establish eligibility for one program.
Some people do qualify for both programs depending on the nature of their military service, but the system is designed to
avoid confusion. When filing a claim for VA benefits the Veterans Administration will inform you which of these two
military education benefits you are eligible to use.
The GI Bill is Just the Start
Did you know that many states offer programs to assist veterans in their educational pursuits? A great example is
the Illinois Veterans Grant, which offers 100% tuition payments in public schools. Unfortunately, private schools
are not part of this program, but in qualifying schools this veteran's benefit program is offered above and beyond
your GI Bill benefits!
It's easy to see how your educational goals can become a reality with such help, but many
veterans don't know these programs exist. Ask your college counselor to put you in touch with the campus VA rep,
who can explain any such benefits your state has to offer. You will be very glad you did.
Getting Credit For What You've Already Done
As you start your journey to higher education, don't forget that your military education--Basic Training,
technical schools, leadership training and upgrade training--can count for college credit.
To get some of these credits your school will require you to submit either a DD214 (your discharge papers) or a form
showing you are still on duty.
To have military education credits recognized you'll need to request a transcript from your technical school,
Community College of the Air Force or other military education institutions. Be sure to submit these transcripts
unopened, as most colleges won't accept them otherwise. Some schools want you to make a 'special request' in order to
have these transcripts evaluated, others require you to contact the head of the departments your credits might transfer
to for an official evaluation. Be prepared to start early and do some legwork to get this done, but it's well worth
it in the end.
Is My VA Benefit Money Taxable?
At over $1,000 a month, your GI Bill "income" is sizable. Fortunately, any VA benefits--including all veteran education
benefits--are not reportable to the Internal Revenue Service. This news comes as a welcome relief to those using
combinations of student loans, veteran education benefits and grants to pay for school. Your financial road to
higher education may be a winding one, but rest assured, veteran education benefits won't end up costing you
money at tax time.
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