Tag: GI Bill

Using the GI Bill for Helicopter Training (Ultimate Guide)

You might be asking yourself, “I’d really love to become a helicopter pilot, but dang...that’s expensive! Can I use my GI Bill to pay for it?”Well, if you love the outdoors and have a passion for flying, the GI Bill could be your ticket to becoming a fully employed helicopter pilot.We will help you figure […]

How To Use Your GI Bill for Graduate School (Ultimate Guide)

Though the VA website helps you find out how to use the GI Bill for graduate school, it's kind of a pain to find the information you need! So we collected every little detail you need to know about the GI Bill on your way to graduate school. Here, we will be showing you:How much does the […]

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Ultimate Guide To Using Your GI Bill For Trade School

Are you ready to start building a career as a civilian? Not quite feeling the 4-year degree program route?Then going to trade school or non-college degree program might be just for you!If you want to know whether you can use your GI Bill benefits for trade school, the answer is YES. The GI Bill can […]

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How to Use the GI Bill for Police Academy (Step by Step)

Not quite over your life as a military service member? Do you feel that wearing a uniform is like a second skin?Then perhaps joining the local law enforcement is the right path for you.If you are wondering whether you can use your hard-earned GI Bill benefits for attending the police academy, and want to know […]

GI Bill for Flight Training: Ultimate Guide (and the secret fast-track)

I was lucky enough to have the Air Force put me through all my flight training, but the good news is, the GI Bill is a commonly used benefit (available to all veterans) to become a commercial airplane pilot.In fact, I had a navigator buddy who separated, and used the GI Bill to pay for […]

Ultimate Guide: The GI Bill for Non-College Degree Programs

Let’s be honest, the return on investment for college can be dismally low, depending on you're plan. Sometimes, non-college training programs can allow veterans to get out there and jump start their career in a lucrative position or industry. So instead of burning four years at a university, why not use your GI Bill for a […]

GI Bill vs. Tuition Assistance

I remember being in the service and wondering, “Is Tuition Assistance a good idea, or should I just use the GI Bill”?You might be wondering the same, so we did the research for you.In this post we’ll breakdown the pros and cons of each one so that you can make an informed decision. If you want […]

Should You Use Your GI Bill Benefits While on Active Duty?

Let me start this off by saying “It Depends”. Don’t you hate that answer?!  Well, it's true...but don't worry, you'll get the 4 core considerations here.For the record, I used my GI Bill while active duty during my last 2 years of service. Sometimes it makes sense, sometimes it doesn’t. If you are wondering whether you “can” […]

Using the GI Bill Part-Time *Quick Guide*

Are you currently pursuing your education with the GI Bill, but want to switch from full-time to part-time? Or perhaps you’re still active duty and want to use your GI Bill benefits on a part-time basis.Here is the quick answer:Yes, you can use your GI Bill benefits for part-time studies. The GI Bill education benefits […]

GI Bill Full Time Requirements (Including Summer)

The VA does not make it easy figuring out the minimum requirements for full time student status on the GI Bill. We've all seen a government website right? ;-D You probably also know that there are significant benefits to being full time vs part time when using your GI Bill benefits.  If you’re wondering how much you […]