Comments on: Military Discharge & Eligibility For The Post 9/11 GI Bill http://www.veteransbenefitsgibill.com/2009/05/01/va-now-accepting-applications-for-post-911-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: Veterans Benefits GI Bill http://www.veteransbenefitsgibill.com/2009/05/01/va-now-accepting-applications-for-post-911-gi-bill/#comment-18665 Veterans Benefits GI Bill Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:31:00 +0000 http://www.veteransbenefitsgibill.com/?p=135#comment-18665 I am out of the office with limited access to email and voicemail until the 3rd of January. If you require immediate assistance, please contact Ryan McArthur at rmcarthur@usinteractivemedia.com. I am out of the office with limited access to email and voicemail until the 3rd of January. If you require immediate assistance, please contact Ryan McArthur at rmcarthur@usinteractivemedia.com.

]]> By: Savinpar_007 http://www.veteransbenefitsgibill.com/2009/05/01/va-now-accepting-applications-for-post-911-gi-bill/#comment-18664 Savinpar_007 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:30:00 +0000 http://www.veteransbenefitsgibill.com/?p=135#comment-18664 Corkykim33,  I'm just trying to clarify what you said for my sake. I understand what I just read. That is the exact situation I am in. I enlisted in 1996 and extended in 1999 before my enlistment was up to get my reenlistment bonus and that took me out to 2004 for my first enlistment. I was then given an Honorable Discharge in 2004 the day I reenlisted. So that would cover my HONORABLE DISCHARGE for the use of my GI BILL right? But during my time between 2004 and 2007 I get into some minor trouble and I was given an General Discharge "under honorable conditions". BLOCK 18 on the DD FORM 214 under REMARKS states. "Member has completed first full term of service. Continuous Honorable Active Military Service from 12 JUN 1996 to 19 OCT 2004. I was discharged Dec 18 2007. So does that means that I have until Dec 18, 2017 to use my GI BILL? Corkykim33,  I’m just trying to clarify what you said for my sake. I understand what I just read. That is the exact situation I am in. I enlisted in 1996 and extended in 1999 before my enlistment was up to get my reenlistment bonus and that took me out to 2004 for my first enlistment. I was then given an Honorable Discharge in 2004 the day I reenlisted. So that would cover my HONORABLE DISCHARGE for the use of my GI BILL right? But during my time between 2004 and 2007 I get into some minor trouble and I was given an General Discharge “under honorable conditions”. BLOCK 18 on the DD FORM 214 under REMARKS states. “Member has completed first full term of service. Continuous Honorable Active Military Service from 12 JUN 1996 to 19 OCT 2004. I was discharged Dec 18 2007. So does that means that I have until Dec 18, 2017 to use my GI BILL?

]]> By: Corykim33 http://www.veteransbenefitsgibill.com/2009/05/01/va-now-accepting-applications-for-post-911-gi-bill/#comment-18662 Corykim33 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:10:00 +0000 http://www.veteransbenefitsgibill.com/?p=135#comment-18662 "For the MGIB Chapter 30All you need is one qualifying period of service. So if you served 4 years before you reenlisted (36 months is actually long enough) you have MGIB chapter 30 qualifying service. You have to be honorable to reup. And you get to use the MGIB for 10 years from the date you were finally released from active duty. So if you got that general discharge on say (for example) October 2, 2008, then you will have until October 3, 2018 to use the MGIB. In your case your General discharge for your second period of Service does not matter. “For the MGIB Chapter 30All you need is one qualifying period of service. So if you served 4 years before you reenlisted (36 months is actually long enough) you have MGIB chapter 30 qualifying service. You have to be honorable to reup. And you get to use the MGIB for 10 years from the date you were finally released from active duty. So if you got that general discharge on say (for example) October 2, 2008, then you will have until October 3, 2018 to use the MGIB. In your case your General discharge for your second period of Service does not matter.

]]> By: Kylekotecha http://www.veteransbenefitsgibill.com/2009/05/01/va-now-accepting-applications-for-post-911-gi-bill/#comment-18659 Kylekotecha Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:57:00 +0000 http://www.veteransbenefitsgibill.com/?p=135#comment-18659 If a guy served 4 years and resigned would that be an honorable discharge? If so when he resigned he recieved a general under honorable conditions would he still get his GI bill since he did have 1 honorable discharge? If a guy served 4 years and resigned would that be an honorable discharge? If so when he resigned he recieved a general under honorable conditions would he still get his GI bill since he did have 1 honorable discharge?

]]> By: Petty Officer Me http://www.veteransbenefitsgibill.com/2009/05/01/va-now-accepting-applications-for-post-911-gi-bill/#comment-18573 Petty Officer Me Wed, 10 Aug 2011 02:40:00 +0000 http://www.veteransbenefitsgibill.com/?p=135#comment-18573 Just FYI!  I am sure you are aware of this but you can petition to have your discharge upgraded to honorable if you current discharge is general under honorable.  I have heard that if you can get a letter from your congressman's office recommending you for upgrade it helps a lot.  I will be contacting my reps office to see about any charity or volunteer programs supported by my rep that if I serve some time assisting the community will he write me a letter.  I have heard that doing things like this are pretty much the only way to even be considered for an upgrade. I guess it depends on how much you want it.  Good luck all please let me know if anyone finds out any more info.  My story is simple...  Had a rough breakup with my GF and went to the Chaplin to talk and next thing I know he giving me the boot saying i am borderline personality disorder.  I was also told general under honorable would still give me benefits...  So because I was depressed and sought help there is something wrong with me...  yeah love it. Just FYI!  I am sure you are aware of this but you can petition to have your discharge upgraded to honorable if you current discharge is general under honorable.  I have heard that if you can get a letter from your congressman’s office recommending you for upgrade it helps a lot.  I will be contacting my reps office to see about any charity or volunteer programs supported by my rep that if I serve some time assisting the community will he write me a letter.  I have heard that doing things like this are pretty much the only way to even be considered for an upgrade. I guess it depends on how much you want it.  Good luck all please let me know if anyone finds out any more info.  My story is simple…  Had a rough breakup with my GF and went to the Chaplin to talk and next thing I know he giving me the boot saying i am borderline personality disorder.  I was also told general under honorable would still give me benefits…  So because I was depressed and sought help there is something wrong with me…  yeah love it.

]]> By: Rissa0701 http://www.veteransbenefitsgibill.com/2009/05/01/va-now-accepting-applications-for-post-911-gi-bill/#comment-18482 Rissa0701 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 06:18:00 +0000 http://www.veteransbenefitsgibill.com/?p=135#comment-18482 So if someone applies who has a general but honorable and is denied should they appeal under these conditions? Is it likely that they will recieve post 911? My boyfried served 34 months and recieved a general so technically he should be able to recieve these benefits? So if someone applies who has a general but honorable and is denied should they appeal under these conditions? Is it likely that they will recieve post 911? My boyfried served 34 months and recieved a general so technically he should be able to recieve these benefits?

]]> By: Melissa http://www.veteransbenefitsgibill.com/2009/05/01/va-now-accepting-applications-for-post-911-gi-bill/#comment-13313 Melissa Sat, 06 Nov 2010 18:31:10 +0000 http://www.veteransbenefitsgibill.com/?p=135#comment-13313 Its been a couple years now- the first time I applied for the 9-11 GI Bill they lost my VON APP even though I had the printed out and submitted form with the confirmation n umber. They told me to resubmit and I again heard nothing back no official denial or acceptance. I too had a clean service record and just had major depression but reather than medical boarding me they told me I could get out quicker with a General under honorable conditions discharge and I could get benefits through the VA - this was all correct but they failed to mention I would loose my GIBILL. I feel like an idiot- have any of you heard anything back? I have a thrid request in -I've been approved for Voc Rehab but the prob with that I s Its so limited I have to prove that theres a good chance I'll get a job in the field I want to go to school in. How on earth in this economy will they approve anything but nursing and teacher jobs (and here in NY teachers are getting laid off!). My BA is in the Visual arts and I want to do Museum studies- not exatcly a field I can prove I'll find work in. Its been a couple years now- the first time I applied for the 9-11 GI Bill they lost my VON APP even though I had the printed out and submitted form with the confirmation n umber. They told me to resubmit and I again heard nothing back no official denial or acceptance. I too had a clean service record and just had major depression but reather than medical boarding me they told me I could get out quicker with a General under honorable conditions discharge and I could get benefits through the VA – this was all correct but they failed to mention I would loose my GIBILL. I feel like an idiot- have any of you heard anything back? I have a thrid request in -I’ve been approved for Voc Rehab but the prob with that I s Its so limited I have to prove that theres a good chance I’ll get a job in the field I want to go to school in. How on earth in this economy will they approve anything but nursing and teacher jobs (and here in NY teachers are getting laid off!). My BA is in the Visual arts and I want to do Museum studies- not exatcly a field I can prove I’ll find work in.

]]> By: jonathon http://www.veteransbenefitsgibill.com/2009/05/01/va-now-accepting-applications-for-post-911-gi-bill/#comment-8646 jonathon Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:55:32 +0000 http://www.veteransbenefitsgibill.com/?p=135#comment-8646 i was wondering if any of you ever heard anything back from the VA about educational assistance with the general under honorable discharges being as that i'm in the same boat. it is very interesting information because i have never read that FM before and was always under the assumption since my discharge about a year and a half ago that i wasn't going to be eligible for the educational benefits. but even if that doesn't go through i was wondering if since i'm not barred from reenlistment that if i got a waivered to get back in and got out a second time with an honorable discharge would i be eligible or the education benefits that way? i would be grateful for any help or input. thankyou i was wondering if any of you ever heard anything back from the VA about educational assistance with the general under honorable discharges being as that i’m in the same boat. it is very interesting information because i have never read that FM before and was always under the assumption since my discharge about a year and a half ago that i wasn’t going to be eligible for the educational benefits. but even if that doesn’t go through i was wondering if since i’m not barred from reenlistment that if i got a waivered to get back in and got out a second time with an honorable discharge would i be eligible or the education benefits that way? i would be grateful for any help or input. thankyou

]]> By: List of Participating Schools in Yellow Ribbon Program | Veterans Benefits GI Bill http://www.veteransbenefitsgibill.com/2009/05/01/va-now-accepting-applications-for-post-911-gi-bill/#comment-7904 List of Participating Schools in Yellow Ribbon Program | Veterans Benefits GI Bill Mon, 05 Apr 2010 17:26:48 +0000 http://www.veteransbenefitsgibill.com/?p=135#comment-7904 [...] with the colleges that are participating in this program, especially with the recent release of the application for the Post 9/11 GI Bill. Universities typically do enrollment for their fall semester early in the summer, and competitive [...] [...] with the colleges that are participating in this program, especially with the recent release of the application for the Post 9/11 GI Bill. Universities typically do enrollment for their fall semester early in the summer, and competitive [...]

]]> By: Five Recent Rulings About the Post 9/11 GI Bill | Veterans Benefits GI Bill http://www.veteransbenefitsgibill.com/2009/05/01/va-now-accepting-applications-for-post-911-gi-bill/#comment-7897 Five Recent Rulings About the Post 9/11 GI Bill | Veterans Benefits GI Bill Mon, 05 Apr 2010 17:24:52 +0000 http://www.veteransbenefitsgibill.com/?p=135#comment-7897 [...] the VA opened up application for the Post 9/11 GI Bill, news on the financial aid plan being offered to veterans has been on the uprise. Here’s five [...] [...] the VA opened up application for the Post 9/11 GI Bill, news on the financial aid plan being offered to veterans has been on the uprise. Here’s five [...]

]]> By: The Post 9/11 GI Bill Does Not Offer Break Pay | Veterans Benefits GI Bill http://www.veteransbenefitsgibill.com/2009/05/01/va-now-accepting-applications-for-post-911-gi-bill/#comment-7688 The Post 9/11 GI Bill Does Not Offer Break Pay | Veterans Benefits GI Bill Fri, 02 Apr 2010 23:23:18 +0000 http://www.veteransbenefitsgibill.com/?p=135#comment-7688 [...] feature is not available to students utilizing the Post 9/11 GI Bill. Students that receive benefits from the Post 9/11 GI Bill instead of the Montgomery Bill are [...] [...] feature is not available to students utilizing the Post 9/11 GI Bill. Students that receive benefits from the Post 9/11 GI Bill instead of the Montgomery Bill are [...]

]]> By: Fifteen States with the Highest Post 9/11 GI Bill Benefits | Veterans Benefits GI Bill http://www.veteransbenefitsgibill.com/2009/05/01/va-now-accepting-applications-for-post-911-gi-bill/#comment-7683 Fifteen States with the Highest Post 9/11 GI Bill Benefits | Veterans Benefits GI Bill Fri, 02 Apr 2010 23:19:07 +0000 http://www.veteransbenefitsgibill.com/?p=135#comment-7683 [...] active duty, reserve, and veterans of the United States military rejoice over the benefits of the Post 9/11 GI Bill, offering tuition that matches the economy the same way the Montgomery GI Bill covered tuition in [...] [...] active duty, reserve, and veterans of the United States military rejoice over the benefits of the Post 9/11 GI Bill, offering tuition that matches the economy the same way the Montgomery GI Bill covered tuition in [...]

]]> By: James http://www.veteransbenefitsgibill.com/2009/05/01/va-now-accepting-applications-for-post-911-gi-bill/#comment-7572 James Mon, 29 Mar 2010 23:38:12 +0000 http://www.veteransbenefitsgibill.com/?p=135#comment-7572 I am in the same boat but I havent recieved anything yet. It's kind of up to me wether or not I would like to get the GUH discharge because I am an NCO and have got into a few problems in the past few months. Nothing to bad but I am really wondering if I am going to be able to get the post 9/11 GI Bill because for me thats the most suitable one for the school path I would like to do. Please if anyone has any information on this let me know because so far this has the most helpful information. I am in the same boat but I havent recieved anything yet. It’s kind of up to me wether or not I would like to get the GUH discharge because I am an NCO and have got into a few problems in the past few months. Nothing to bad but I am really wondering if I am going to be able to get the post 9/11 GI Bill because for me thats the most suitable one for the school path I would like to do. Please if anyone has any information on this let me know because so far this has the most helpful information.

]]> By: Heather http://www.veteransbenefitsgibill.com/2009/05/01/va-now-accepting-applications-for-post-911-gi-bill/#comment-5752 Heather Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:52:48 +0000 http://www.veteransbenefitsgibill.com/?p=135#comment-5752 Dean i was just wondering if you could tell me where you found the FM-14 code at so that i can use it in my appeal? Dean i was just wondering if you could tell me where you found the FM-14 code at so that i can use it in my appeal?

]]> By: jessica combs http://www.veteransbenefitsgibill.com/2009/05/01/va-now-accepting-applications-for-post-911-gi-bill/#comment-3222 jessica combs Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:40:23 +0000 http://www.veteransbenefitsgibill.com/?p=135#comment-3222 I submitted my claim for the post 911 gi bill. don't know if they are going to accept it or not. I got a general under honorable. I was harassed everyday by this guy for like 5 months verbally and emotionally so I threw my butcher knife at him. I didn't even go to mast or njp for this incident. I had a perfect service record, good conduct medal, letters of comendation etc. the psycho ward determined that I should get out. the ship that I was on the infamous uss halsey which I am very proud of and has come a long way seeing as it has had its share of scandals and tragedies. look it up. I was kicked out. after 4 years and 9 months. I have severe depression issues. I am going with voc rehab till I hear word about this. I think that regardless people who have served with more than 3 consecutive years should be entitled to school benefits. I am rated 100 percent disabled. I had to fight for that. I am thankful for that. we'll see if they go ahead and give me my certificate of eligibility. if not, there is always voc rehab. I submitted my claim for the post 911 gi bill. don’t know if they are going to accept it or not. I got a general under honorable. I was harassed everyday by this guy for like 5 months verbally and emotionally so I threw my butcher knife at him. I didn’t even go to mast or njp for this incident. I had a perfect service record, good conduct medal, letters of comendation etc. the psycho ward determined that I should get out. the ship that I was on the infamous uss halsey which I am very proud of and has come a long way seeing as it has had its share of scandals and tragedies. look it up. I was kicked out. after 4 years and 9 months. I have severe depression issues. I am going with voc rehab till I hear word about this. I think that regardless people who have served with more than 3 consecutive years should be entitled to school benefits.
I am rated 100 percent disabled. I had to fight for that. I am thankful for that.

we’ll see if they go ahead and give me my certificate of eligibility. if not, there is always voc rehab.

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