Comments on: The New GI Bill – Benefits, Applications & Eligibility http://www.veteransbenefitsgibill.com/2009/04/01/post-9-11-gi-bill/ A resource for military veterans to discover the educational opportunities and support being offered through the Post 9-11 GI Bill Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:24:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Carie1221 http://www.veteransbenefitsgibill.com/2009/04/01/post-9-11-gi-bill/#comment-18688 Carie1221 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:21:00 +0000 http://veteransbenefitsgibill.com/?p=1#comment-18688 I was approved for 60% towards tuition but I'm going full time (12 credits) all in classrooms. Am I still only eligible for 60% BAH? I am hoping that it's 100% BAH since it's considered full time? I was approved for 60% towards tuition but I’m going full time (12 credits) all in classrooms. Am I still only eligible for 60% BAH? I am hoping that it’s 100% BAH since it’s considered full time?

]]> By: Tony Stacks http://www.veteransbenefitsgibill.com/2009/04/01/post-9-11-gi-bill/#comment-18534 Tony Stacks Sat, 23 Apr 2011 00:01:00 +0000 http://veteransbenefitsgibill.com/?p=1#comment-18534 I have a 4 year contract that end in 2012 .. My wife is from the phillippines and I was wondering if I used my GI bill in the phillippines, will I get full OHA instead of BAH? I have a 4 year contract that end in 2012 .. My wife is from the phillippines and I was wondering if I used my GI bill in the phillippines, will I get full OHA instead of BAH?

]]> By: Military Spouse Benefits & Tuition Assistance Revisions for MyCAA | Veterans Benefits GI Bill http://www.veteransbenefitsgibill.com/2009/04/01/post-9-11-gi-bill/#comment-9870 Military Spouse Benefits & Tuition Assistance Revisions for MyCAA | Veterans Benefits GI Bill Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:52:24 +0000 http://veteransbenefitsgibill.com/?p=1#comment-9870 [...] offers other educational assistance programs for military members and their families, like the Post 9/11 GI Bill and the Yellow Ribbon Program, which afford our military members with the opportunity to pursue [...] [...] offers other educational assistance programs for military members and their families, like the Post 9/11 GI Bill and the Yellow Ribbon Program, which afford our military members with the opportunity to pursue [...]

]]> By: Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) Hosts Convention | Veterans Benefits GI Bill http://www.veteransbenefitsgibill.com/2009/04/01/post-9-11-gi-bill/#comment-9845 Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) Hosts Convention | Veterans Benefits GI Bill Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:51:19 +0000 http://veteransbenefitsgibill.com/?p=1#comment-9845 [...] the government is doing their part with the Post 9/11 GI Bill and the Yellow Ribbon Program, it is nearly impossible for them to care for every individual need [...] [...] the government is doing their part with the Post 9/11 GI Bill and the Yellow Ribbon Program, it is nearly impossible for them to care for every individual need [...]

]]> By: Edgar Rivera http://www.veteransbenefitsgibill.com/2009/04/01/post-9-11-gi-bill/#comment-7957 Edgar Rivera Tue, 06 Apr 2010 20:17:03 +0000 http://veteransbenefitsgibill.com/?p=1#comment-7957 How long does the payments for the BAH take to kick in when you start school How long does the payments for the BAH take to kick in when you start school

]]> By: The Post 9/11 GI Bill and the Yellow Ribbon Program | Veterans Benefits GI Bill http://www.veteransbenefitsgibill.com/2009/04/01/post-9-11-gi-bill/#comment-7901 The Post 9/11 GI Bill and the Yellow Ribbon Program | Veterans Benefits GI Bill Mon, 05 Apr 2010 17:25:56 +0000 http://veteransbenefitsgibill.com/?p=1#comment-7901 [...] students getting the maximum benefits of the Post 9/11 GI Bill qualify for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Those requirements are as [...] [...] students getting the maximum benefits of the Post 9/11 GI Bill qualify for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Those requirements are as [...]

]]> By: Featured School: Saint Leo University | Veterans Benefits GI Bill http://www.veteransbenefitsgibill.com/2009/04/01/post-9-11-gi-bill/#comment-7693 Featured School: Saint Leo University | Veterans Benefits GI Bill Fri, 02 Apr 2010 23:27:29 +0000 http://veteransbenefitsgibill.com/?p=1#comment-7693 [...] their programs around the Montgomery Bill, and now around the increased benefits provided by the Post 9/11 GI Bill. They have been working with veterans of the military for decades, offering quality education and [...] [...] their programs around the Montgomery Bill, and now around the increased benefits provided by the Post 9/11 GI Bill. They have been working with veterans of the military for decades, offering quality education and [...]

]]> By: Colleges Around the US Educating Veterans on the GI Bill | Veterans Benefits GI Bill http://www.veteransbenefitsgibill.com/2009/04/01/post-9-11-gi-bill/#comment-7692 Colleges Around the US Educating Veterans on the GI Bill | Veterans Benefits GI Bill Fri, 02 Apr 2010 23:26:29 +0000 http://veteransbenefitsgibill.com/?p=1#comment-7692 [...] A small newspaper in Modesto, CA released an article last Friday called ‘Post 9/11 GI Bill’s audience tiny yet enthused’. The article discusses how Sarah Roorda, 23, and Lloyd Stueve, 67, two different veterans from two different generations, attended a meeting at Cal State University of Stanislaus to learn more about the Post 9/11 GI Bill. [...] [...] A small newspaper in Modesto, CA released an article last Friday called ‘Post 9/11 GI Bill’s audience tiny yet enthused’. The article discusses how Sarah Roorda, 23, and Lloyd Stueve, 67, two different veterans from two different generations, attended a meeting at Cal State University of Stanislaus to learn more about the Post 9/11 GI Bill. [...]

]]> By: The Reforms of the GI Bill in the Past Year | Veterans Benefits GI Bill http://www.veteransbenefitsgibill.com/2009/04/01/post-9-11-gi-bill/#comment-7691 The Reforms of the GI Bill in the Past Year | Veterans Benefits GI Bill Fri, 02 Apr 2010 23:25:26 +0000 http://veteransbenefitsgibill.com/?p=1#comment-7691 [...] for postsecondary education did not measure up to the risks that were taken. Today, the new Post 9/11 GI Bill has caused a wave of anxious excitement from veterans as they seek to apply for the financial aid [...] [...] for postsecondary education did not measure up to the risks that were taken. Today, the new Post 9/11 GI Bill has caused a wave of anxious excitement from veterans as they seek to apply for the financial aid [...]

]]> By: Tuition Benefits are Zero for California Colleges | Veterans Benefits GI Bill http://www.veteransbenefitsgibill.com/2009/04/01/post-9-11-gi-bill/#comment-7690 Tuition Benefits are Zero for California Colleges | Veterans Benefits GI Bill Fri, 02 Apr 2010 23:24:22 +0000 http://veteransbenefitsgibill.com/?p=1#comment-7690 [...] colleges and universities do not charge tuition to undergraduates, the tuition benefits from the Post 9/11 GI Bill for a prospective military student in California is zero. This means that a private college would [...] [...] colleges and universities do not charge tuition to undergraduates, the tuition benefits from the Post 9/11 GI Bill for a prospective military student in California is zero. This means that a private college would [...]

]]> By: The Rapid Changes of the Post 9/11 GI Bill | Veterans Benefits GI Bill http://www.veteransbenefitsgibill.com/2009/04/01/post-9-11-gi-bill/#comment-7681 The Rapid Changes of the Post 9/11 GI Bill | Veterans Benefits GI Bill Fri, 02 Apr 2010 23:18:07 +0000 http://veteransbenefitsgibill.com/?p=1#comment-7681 [...] Introducing the Post 9/11 GI Bill [...] [...] Introducing the Post 9/11 GI Bill [...]

]]> By: Basic Allowance for Housing: Ten Questions Answered | Veterans Benefits GI Bill http://www.veteransbenefitsgibill.com/2009/04/01/post-9-11-gi-bill/#comment-7680 Basic Allowance for Housing: Ten Questions Answered | Veterans Benefits GI Bill Fri, 02 Apr 2010 23:06:23 +0000 http://veteransbenefitsgibill.com/?p=1#comment-7680 [...] Veterans Benefits GI Bill recently received a comment on our Post 9/11 GI Bill post regarding Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) and thought it due time to address some of the [...] [...] Veterans Benefits GI Bill recently received a comment on our Post 9/11 GI Bill post regarding Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) and thought it due time to address some of the [...]

]]> By: The Post 9/11 GI Bill and the FAFSA | Veterans Benefits GI Bill http://www.veteransbenefitsgibill.com/2009/04/01/post-9-11-gi-bill/#comment-7669 The Post 9/11 GI Bill and the FAFSA | Veterans Benefits GI Bill Fri, 02 Apr 2010 22:54:54 +0000 http://veteransbenefitsgibill.com/?p=1#comment-7669 [...] Post 9/11 GI Bill offers lucrative financial aid benefits to active duty, reserve, and veterans. These benefits are [...] [...] Post 9/11 GI Bill offers lucrative financial aid benefits to active duty, reserve, and veterans. These benefits are [...]

]]> By: Christ http://www.veteransbenefitsgibill.com/2009/04/01/post-9-11-gi-bill/#comment-3072 Christ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:37:46 +0000 http://veteransbenefitsgibill.com/?p=1#comment-3072 I have nine years in the military. Do i still need to obliserve to get the 9/11 GI BILL? I have nine years in the military. Do i still need to obliserve to get the 9/11 GI BILL?

]]> By: Brian http://www.veteransbenefitsgibill.com/2009/04/01/post-9-11-gi-bill/#comment-2882 Brian Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:54:37 +0000 http://veteransbenefitsgibill.com/?p=1#comment-2882 Mike no that's a lie, the requirement for BAH is more than half time with atleast 1 class at the campus (now you will get the partal month's pro-rated (BAH divided by the days in that month X how many days you are in school) and also at the RATE of Benifits IE if you are 40% then you only get 40% of what you would if you were at the 100% rate chales yes you would get 40% of the BAH and the book stipend and 40% of the tuition cost, Wally, yes you can get a pell grant, if you qualify for one VA educational benifits are not to be used in the caculation of the EFC for the pell grant. Josephthe Post 9/11 (chapter 33) GI BILL does not require you to pay into it like the Chapter 30 GI BILL and you will qualify for 100% seeing as you served a total of 3+ years after 9/11/01 Mike no that’s a lie, the requirement for BAH is more than half time with atleast 1 class at the campus (now you will get the partal month’s pro-rated (BAH divided by the days in that month X how many days you are in school) and also at the RATE of Benifits IE if you are 40% then you only get 40% of what you would if you were at the 100% rate

chales yes you would get 40% of the BAH and the book stipend and 40% of the tuition cost,

Wally, yes you can get a pell grant, if you qualify for one VA educational benifits are not to be used in the caculation of the EFC for the pell grant.

Josephthe Post 9/11 (chapter 33) GI BILL does not require you to pay into it like the Chapter 30 GI BILL and you will qualify for 100% seeing as you served a total of 3+ years after 9/11/01

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