2007-10-20 16:26:02 · 16 answers · asked by vanessa h 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
No, that would only be for him.
2007-10-20 16:33:26 · answer #1 · answered by Meggie Smalls 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Army has a new program for transfer of benefits of the GI Bill and many spouses are taking advantage of it. But there are stipulations.
1) The soldier must have served for at least 6 years.
2) The soldier must be willing to reenlist for a minimum of 4 more years.
3) The soldier must be eligible for a reenlistment bonus
4) INSTEAD of taking the bonus he qualifies for, he can choose to transfer a portion of his GI Bill to his spouse.
The soldier themselves can go to college for free. In the Army, he can go through eArmyU, not pay a dime, get a free laptop, and never even touch his GI Bill.
As for spouses, if you don't qualify for the transfer program, the Army will not pay for your schooling; however, there are many grant and scholoarship programs available. If you take advantage of them, you very well may be able to go to college for free. Always check with your base education center to find out what is available to you.
AER also offers the Spouse Education Assistance Program. If you are assigned in Europe, Korea, Japan or Okinawa, AER offers spouses a grant to assist with the costs associated with pursuing education up to a maximum of $350 per term.
2007-10-21 10:08:13 · answer #2 · answered by Jill C 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
someone said "doesnt mean he goes for free"
they are wrong
if he is taking college credits at an accepted college, or university, the military has 100% tuition reimbursement...
if he drawls the Montgomery GI bill, he will probably even come out well on top
however, you do not got to school for free. Not yet anyhow, their has been an issue about making the GI bill available for dependents in the future. Hasn't happened yet though. That probably wont completely cover the cost of college, but it will cover most of the expenses.
2007-10-21 00:38:37 · answer #3 · answered by Benjamin P 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No. You can check for special grants and scholarships. You can ask if your husband want to give his GIBILL benefits (reenlistment option) to you. The school you attend might waive certain fees but that is about all.
You can call the base education center or check www.militaryonesource for more information
2007-10-20 23:31:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
No.
The US ARMY tried a college program for spouses and so few applied, they gave it up. You are on your own.
2007-10-21 03:16:00 · answer #5 · answered by forgivebutdonotforget911 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Veterans Affairs
Spouse and Dependents Education Assistance Program
The Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) program provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of certain veterans. The program offers up to 45 months of education benefits. These benefits may be used for degree and certificate programs, apprenticeship, and on-the-job training. If you are a spouse, you may take a correspondence course. Remedial, deficiency, and refresher courses may be approved under certain circumstances.
Go Here:
http://education.military.com/money-for-school/spouse-family/military-spouse-and-family-educational-assistance-programs
2007-10-20 23:35:55 · answer #6 · answered by jessica marie 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
No, but check your states vet programs. Some do have scholarships or grants available to wives.
2007-10-21 00:39:22 · answer #7 · answered by Chris 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO. the military as a whole does NOT provide any educational benefits to spouses. There are scholarships and the like that you can apply for but that's it.
2007-10-21 08:59:18 · answer #8 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
That's a negative. The offer is only good for soldiers.
2007-10-20 23:31:42 · answer #9 · answered by kennyg64 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Nope. It doesn't even mean he necessarily goes to college for free....
2007-10-20 23:37:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Nope, not going to happen. That benefit is reserved for those serving or have served.
2007-10-21 04:58:19 · answer #11 · answered by iraq51 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋