Mercury Birdman,
Remember, by attaining your bachelors in Aviation Studies (I realize you already have a bachelors degree ) You can be waivered by 500 hours from the ATP requirement That will be passed soon (1500 Hrs for an ATP rating in order to get a job at a regional, so as a graduate of an accredited Part 141 aviation program you will be waived to 1000 hrs to attain your ATP) I know the GI Bill covers this type of flight training, since my son is using it right now at Kent Stae University. I'm not sure if GI Bill monies count towards regular flight lessons at an FBO instead of a University setting?
Good Luck