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Why do I still have an active duty service commitment?
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I revoked my GI Bill transfer to my kids — why do I still have an active duty service commitment on my records?  I signed up online to transfer my benefits to my kids.  I understood I could revoke or modify the transfer at any time, and if I did not serve the additional 4 [...]

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Filled Under: G.I. Bill, MGIB, Military Education Benefits, Post-9/11 G.I. Bill - Bob Boone @ March 16th, 2011
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Which GI Bill should I use after my Tuition Assistance?
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I’m an active duty officer with 17 years of service.  I’d like to finish my degree via an online program before I retire at 20 years (that’s the plan as of now).  The two year ADSO removes TA from my equation in about a year.  If I were to start now what do you think [...]

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Filled Under: G.I. Bill, MGIB, Military Education Benefits, Post-9/11 G.I. Bill - Bob Boone @ March 14th, 2011
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Can I switch from the old GI Bill to the new GI Bill?
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I am currently a veteran using the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) and have 19 months of remaining eligibility.  I served Active duty July 1998 - May 2004.   My question is, if I use the remaining 19 months on the old bill, can I switch over and receive the additional 12 months under the Post [...]

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Filled Under: G.I. Bill, MGIB, Military Education Benefits, Post-9/11 G.I. Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program - Bob Boone @ March 11th, 2011
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How can I get assistance in getting started with my benefits?
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I went to school under the chapter 33 and have active benefits until 2011.  I graduated in 2008 with a B.A.  I am trying to get my masters in an online course.  Can you tell me how can I get assistance in getting started with my benefits?  - Paul H
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Filled Under: G.I. Bill, Military Education Benefits, Post-9/11 G.I. Bill - Bob Boone @ March 10th, 2011
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What is the best course of action to continue my education?
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I am attending an online college (APUS).  I am ETSing this December and would like to know if I can get any help with tuition or other costs to help me stay in college.  I am currently using Tuition Assistance (TA).  I joined in July of 2008.  What is my best course of action? - [...]

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Filled Under: BAH Benefits, G.I. Bill, MGIB, Military Education Benefits, Post-9/11 G.I. Bill - Visitor @ March 7th, 2011
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Am I eligible for the Post 911 GI Bill?
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I was mobilized from 2003 - 2004.  Am I eligible for the Post 911 GI Bill? - Jackie S
Jackie, your dates of service make you eligible for the Post 911 GI Bill.  The first eligibility criteria is that you must have an honorable discharge or still be serving in one of the branches of the [...]

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Filled Under: G.I. Bill, Military Education Benefits, Post-9/11 G.I. Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program - Visitor @ March 1st, 2011
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Can I use GI Bill benefits while on terminal leave?
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I will be starting school full time in May (while I am on terminal leave) and will be using the Montgomery GI Bill MGIB) for funding.  Can I use these benefits on terminal leave or will I have to wait to file until after I am completely out? - Kristin K
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Filled Under: G.I. Bill, MGIB, Military Education Benefits, Post-9/11 G.I. Bill - Visitor @ February 23rd, 2011
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Am I eligible for the GI Bill or any other type of educational assistance?
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I served in the Army from March, 1983 through 1987. Am I eligible for the GI Bill or any other type of educational assistance? - Shawn R
Shawn, for your years of service you would have qualified for the Montgomery GI Bill  (MGIB) given that you were honorably discharged.  The unfortunate part is that the MGIB [...]

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Filled Under: G.I. Bill, MGIB, Military Education Benefits, State Programs - Visitor @ February 21st, 2011
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What are the repercussions of dropping a course?
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I’m currently using the Post 9/11 Chapter 33 GI Bill to pay for 14 credit hours.  There is the possibility of failing a said course and was wondering if there is any repercussions on dropping from the course to receive a W rather than an F.  If I drop the course I would drop to [...]

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Filled Under: G.I. Bill, Military Education Benefits, Post-9/11 G.I. Bill - Visitor @ February 17th, 2011
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Why am I not entitled to BAH?
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The answer to this question was originally posted on January 14, 2011 with a posting on this website of www.gruntsmilitary.com/education-benefits/blog/why-am-i-not-entitled-to-bah.html.  At that time the answer was different than it is today.
There have been major changes to the Post 911 Gi Bill.  One of those changes affects students who are full time on-line students.  Housing allowance [...]

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Filled Under: BAH Benefits, G.I. Bill, Military Education Benefits, Post-9/11 G.I. Bill - Bob Boone @ February 16th, 2011
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