Not sure why the VA would say this unless you were trying to use tuition assistance and not the GI Bill. When I went to Higher Power there were alot of military people in the course and we were all using our GI bill to pay for 60% of it. You may want to check into it again. The person you would need to speak with at Higher Power that could help you out with this is Tina. She is the one who sends in all the paperwork for you.

Not certain on the extra time for money comment either. I paid for my GI bill the first year I was in the military. I have not used it until I went to Higher Power for my type rating. You don't incur an ADSO or anything similar for using it because you already paid for it.

If you have the GI bill and you want to go, you can. I would talk to another VA representative to help you with your questions. Best of luck to you.

BTW, Higher Power is EXCELLENT!