Can you get a second GI Bill?
Can you get a second GI Bill?
Can I be eligible for two or more education benefits? Yes, you may be eligible for more than one VA education benefit program. This means you cannot change back to the other program after you receive any Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits.
How many times can I use GI Bill?
You get 36 months of full-time GI Bill benefits and have no time limit on when you need to use them by.
Can you switch back to Montgomery GI Bill?
A: While it is not common, I have heard of a few people talking the VA into converting them back to the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) after switching to the Post 9/11 GI Bill. However with that said, the policy in effect is once you convert you can’t go back.
What is the difference between post 911 and Montgomery GI Bill?
Pay Structure With the Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty (MGIB-AD), a full-time student has to pay tuition, fees, books and other education-related expenses out of the $1,717 received each month while in school. Under the Post 9/11 GI Bill, the $4,000 in tuition and fees would be paid by the VA directly to the school.
Do commissioned officers get GI Bill?
OFFICERS FROM THESE COMMISSIONING SOURCES CAN QUALIFY FOR THE POST 9-11 GI BILL. BUT, TIME SPENT SATISFYING THEIR INITIAL ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE OBLIGATION DOES NOT COUNT TOWARDS THE SERVICE NECESSARY TO QUALIFY FOR THE BENEFITS.
Does Bootcamp count for GI Bill?
Eligibility for the Post-9/11 GI Bill Active duty service, for the purpose of this new bill, doesn’t count active duty time spent in initial entry training (IET), meaning time in basic training, initial job training, service academies, OCS/OTS, and ROTC.
How long do I have to serve to get GI Bill?
three years
Do I have GI Bill benefits left?
You’ll need to request a new Certificate of Eligibility letter to check your GI Bill benefit status. To request a COE, please call the Education Call Center at
How long does Ebenefits take to update?
3-5 days
What does it mean when VA claim is closed?
Your Higher-Level Review was closed We closed your Higher-Level Review. This may be because you didn’t take an action VA requested.
How long does it take for the BVA to make a decision?
It depends. The Veterans Benefits Administration usually takes 12-18 months to review new appeals and decide whether to grant some or all of the appeal. When you request a review from a Veterans Law Judge at the Board of Veterans’ Appeals, it could take 5-7 years for you to get a decision.
