If he draws 100% VA check I get college free. The thing is I think this just lasts till i'm 25. If he gets his 100% after I turn 25 is there anyway I can get a extension? Also, is there any rule that applies about if he was in the process of getting his 100% that I could apply for an extension?
2006-10-12 16:58:21 · 6 answers · asked by chica bonita 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
I suggest you try the VA's Web site: http://www.va.gov/
You can check on the FAQ's link. And for your question. the age is 26 years of age and if you are attending school you may be eligiable to finish your education. depending if he is eligiable for 100% disability and receives it.
If you're enrolled in training when your eligibility ends, in most cases they can extend your eligibility to the end of the semester or quarter, or to the end of twelve weeks if the course isn't operated on a semester or quarter basis.
Also, go to this VA's link for more information: http://www.gibill.va.gov/pamphlets/CH35/CH35_Pamphlet_General.htm
Good Luck
2006-10-13 14:47:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you should be eligible for the GI Bill, BUT it isn't free. you will only get around $1000 or so per month. it will also reduce the amount your dad gets every month because it's considered as him helping pay, so it is based on income needs of your dad. you also have to go directly to college following hs graduation, and you do only get the gi bill till 25. if you are pursuing that much higher education (that's 8 years at least if you think about it) you have enough of an education to get a great job and be able to pay on your own. there is no such thing as an extension with this benifit either. keep in mind as well you have to stay in school the entire time (say you drop out for a year or wait a year to go, you lose your benifits), and you have only a few days alotted to miss classes and you have to stay at about a "B" average. if you don't they will yank your benifits and make you pay it back in full (the months you didn't meet standards or from the day you quit school). if you quit and they still send you checks, again you will be made to pay it back in full to the US Treasury. this is also not considered a retro active benifit. if your father isn't 100% military connected before your are 25 they do not go back and pay you for schooling you've already done, you are just "sol".
2006-10-13 21:21:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet is to talk to the financial aid advisor for the school/college you are/will be attending. They should have answers to any and all of your questions. If they don't, call the VA district office in your city, state, or VA national office. Service orginizations such as the VFW and American Legion also might have some of that information for you. I hope that helps!
2006-10-12 17:10:30 · answer #3 · answered by piper54alpha 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No I think that's it if your living at home and going to school full time your parents can use you as an income tax deduction. Until you turn 26.
2006-10-12 17:01:44 · answer #4 · answered by Grev 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes, yes, and yes... speak to the financial person at the college, he'll have the forms for your dad to fill out.
2006-10-12 17:01:45 · answer #5 · answered by cleazott 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no you can't get an extention.
2006-10-12 17:00:31 · answer #6 · answered by Trollhair 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋