Can I start using my GI bill as soon as I get out of AIT school? I want to start taking classes right away (online) even if I am over seas. Can I do this?
2007-06-06 07:12:08 · 5 answers · asked by Knight-of-God 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Right now the military (all branches) have 100% tuition assistance up to a certain limit per year. I'm not sure of the amount, but most folks never hit that max unless they are doing graduate work. The only thing you have to pay for is your books. With that, there is no need to use your GI Bill! Save it for when you get out!
All bases have an education office which will help you do everything you need to do to start your college work. I admire your desire to not waste time in getting started! There are several univ. that work with the bases, and often have classes on base, as well as on-line. The most common one that you will find overseas is University of Maryland.
Do take advantage of what your Ed office has to offer! They are there for you and to help you become your best! Good luck with your education!!
2007-06-06 07:33:08 · answer #1 · answered by usafbrat64 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You need to have been discharged already. I believe you lose the GI Bill if you get a dishonorable discharge...check that out though.
But, they may have discounted schooling for military. I took some classes with the University of Maryland (Asian division) when I was stationed in Guam. It wasn't overly expensive.
You won't have much free time though.
Good luck.
2007-06-06 14:17:38 · answer #2 · answered by powhound 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No no no no no no .... Do not use your GI bill that soon First. It takes one year to pay for and be eligible to use it. Seconed: Thier are countless ways to get college credits while active. on line courses, self study, Univeristy of Maryland, and many others MOST ARE FREE!!!. You GI bill is designed to be use AFTER ACTIVE DUTY. You have 10 years after you get out to use it save it for then. I got an associates while I was in. and now 2 years later I still have my entire GI bill left for when I want to get my Bachelor's
2007-06-06 14:17:21 · answer #3 · answered by Rek T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. As soon as you get to your first duty station, contact the local military education office. You can start using part of your educational benefit. You might also qualify for free tuition, and an online program called eArmyU which you can read up on once you have an Army AKO email account. There is a ton of info on AKO about this. If you haven't shipped out yet, have your recruiter help you set up an AKO account and check it out.
2007-06-06 14:31:56 · answer #4 · answered by Marco R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can not use your GI Bill until you have completed 3/4s of you first enlistment....you don't need to use it...I know in the Army we had Tuition Assistance and that paid for all of my school except for books...I got my Bachelors while I was in and I using my GI Bill for my Masters and possibly my PhD...
2007-06-06 14:29:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋