Post 9/11 GI bill for flight training?
11-04-2011 | 09:45 AM
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I sitting in DFW on my IPad so it's Not easy look under the flight academy/FBo section then New gi bill. Post #291
Here is the question and answer I got from the VA. Sad that if you go to school for a regular degree, you would get the school 100% paid for plus a housing allowance of $1500/mo (rate for VA where I am). That is a free degree and $18,000 cash. If you want to do flight training though you get the short end of the stick and get $10K and that is it.
My Question:
I am a 23year veteran with the full 9/11 GI bill. I am interested in using it for flight training. I understand that it will pay for up to $10,000/yr for flight training. What does that do to the benifit though? Can I use it for traditional college and flight training at a different school at the same time? How does using it for flight training affect the 36 months of time that I have?
The VA answer:
Please note that under the Post 9/11 GI Bill only tuition and fees is paid for flight training, no housing. You cannot pursue a degree at one school at the same time you are receiving benefits for flight training. The VA will not pay for two different programs simultaneously.
If you are 100% eligible for benefits than your 36 months of entitlement will be charged using the following calculation:
$10,000/360 days (not 365) = 27.7778
For every 27.7778 equals one day of entitlement
My Question:
I am a 23year veteran with the full 9/11 GI bill. I am interested in using it for flight training. I understand that it will pay for up to $10,000/yr for flight training. What does that do to the benifit though? Can I use it for traditional college and flight training at a different school at the same time? How does using it for flight training affect the 36 months of time that I have?
The VA answer:
Please note that under the Post 9/11 GI Bill only tuition and fees is paid for flight training, no housing. You cannot pursue a degree at one school at the same time you are receiving benefits for flight training. The VA will not pay for two different programs simultaneously.
If you are 100% eligible for benefits than your 36 months of entitlement will be charged using the following calculation:
$10,000/360 days (not 365) = 27.7778
For every 27.7778 equals one day of entitlement
11-05-2011 | 12:06 PM
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11-05-2011 | 01:42 PM
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This question was thrown out there earlier but never really answered. I'm thinking about using my post 9/11 GIB to get a type from HPA. I've already transferred all of my benefits to my son who is 2 years old. Is there some clock that is started that says once benefits are used, you have 10 years to use the remainder. Obviously this would be a problem since my son can't use his transferred benefits for another ~16 years. Any idea?
11-05-2011 | 01:55 PM
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There is a timeline for when you can use the benefits(based on 15 yrs from when you were initially qualified). It is stated on your certification letter. However, even if you use some of it, there is no timeline for your child except an age limit.
11-05-2011 | 05:31 PM
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Welcome to the GI Bill Web Site | The Home for All Educational Benefits Provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs
11-06-2011 | 09:56 AM
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IRT, spouses, kids and timelines. See page 15/16 here http://www.defense.gov/home/features...0GI%20Bill.pdf
11-07-2011 | 01:53 PM
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Theres also this provision under the post 9/11
At this point I am trying to figure out what schools these would apply to. Even better would be ones Near Houston or in Texas.
If you are enrolled in any degree program that consists of flight training at a public Institution of Higher Learning you can be reimbursed up to the resident in-state cost of the training and will be eligible to receive your housing allowance and the books & supplies stipend.
If you are enrolled in any degree program that consists of flight training at a private Institution of Higher Learning you can be reimbursed up to the full cost of the training or $17,500 per academic year, whichever is less. You will also be eligible to receive your housing allowance and the books & supplies stipend.
If you are enrolled in any degree program that consists of flight training at a private Institution of Higher Learning you can be reimbursed up to the full cost of the training or $17,500 per academic year, whichever is less. You will also be eligible to receive your housing allowance and the books & supplies stipend.
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