Some draft bills for the GI Bill were introduced to Congress in late April, including measures such as the Veterans Education Equity Act, which eliminates the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) so veterans can make their education decisions based on factors other than housing benefits, such as wh...
If you use your GI Bill benefits to pay for school while on active duty, you will not receive a monthly housing stipend from the GI Bill in addition to the housing allowance you’re already receiving from the military. Depending on which school you attend, that housing stipend could be wor...
One thing about the GI Bill that will continue to result in veterans getting a degree from a degree mill or crappy for profit school is the way that housing allowances are paid for post 9/11 veterans especially for those that want an advanced degree. Going to a school that as a reside...
retainability to be able to transfer your GI Bill. So, don’t wait until right before you are planning to retire. You may find that you aren’t able to serve an additional four years, and the transfer may be denied. Be aware ofyour service’s high year tenure rules, and plan ...
If you're a service member or a veteran with an honorable discharge, the GI Bill may provide funding to help with college costs. The benefits can add up to thousands of dollars that you do not have to report as income on your individual income tax return
ThePost-9/11 GI Billdoesn't require an upfront contribution and covers tuition at public colleges and universities, paying the school directly, and up to a certain amount at private institutions. It also provides a housing allowance. Does the Length of Time Served After Sept. 10, 2001, Affe...
The Post-9/11 GI Bill also pays a monthly housing allowance based on the ZIP code of the location of the school or campus where you attend the majority of your classes. This stipend averages $1,934.80 a month but can exceed $2,700 depending on where you go to school. Students taking...