My two cents: use the GI Bill to get a degree in something you could see yourself doing if aviation doesn't work out for you. I think the days of the 300 hour hire are long gone. Continue to work on ratings on the side, but don't waste your GI Bill on overpriced programs. Employers could care less about an "aviation" degree. I have the standard ERAU "Aviation Masters" because the Air Force wanted me to get one, but even I consider it worthless on the outside. Your military background will be a bigger selling point in getting a job. Bottom line...I'd use my benefits to secure a fall back career by getting a more marketable degree and fly on the side. One man's opinion. Good luck to you.