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Army to pay tuition assistance direct to schools

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:55:00 UT

Beginning Oct. 1, active and Reserve Soldiers won't need to put money up front for tuition. Educational institutions listed at www.GoArmyEd.com will receive the tuition money directly from Army Human Resources Command.

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Sun, 06 Sep 2009 13:28:02 UT

New GI Bill Will Heighten Professional Work Force

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:00:00 UT

More college-educated professionals will enter the next generation’s professional work force as a result of the Post-9/11 GI Bill

2009 tuition assistance deadline is Sept. 15

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:00:00 UT

Active-duty Marines are authorized $4,500 in tuition assistance each fiscal year to put toward earning a degree. The new fiscal year begins Oct. 1, which means Marines can receive up to $4,500 for TA.

Obama Favors Inclusive Approach to GI Bill Benefits

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 06:10:00 UT

The Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefit authorizes VA to pay the actual tuition and fees charged by a university, up to the maximum in-state tuition and fees charged by the most expensive public university in the state.

New GI Bill Renews Commitment to Troops, Obama Says

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 05:45:00 UT

Today’s new GI Bill, Obama said, was implemented “to renew our commitment to ensure that the men and women who wear the uniform of the United States of America get the opportunities that they have earned.”

GI Bill Transferability Set to Begin

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 05:00:00 UT

With the Post-9/11 GI Bill, servicemembers are eligible for 36 months of educational benefits -- the equivalent of four nine-month academic years. To qualify for the transfer benefit, servicemembers must have six years of service on active duty or in the Selected Reserve on or after Aug. 1 and commit to an additional four years of service.

Post-9/11 GI Bill guidance sent to Airmen, Commanders

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:00:00 UT

"Since the Transfer Education Benefits Web site began accepting applications in July, more than 4,000 Airmen have requested transfer of benefits to their family members," said Maj. Jamison Braun, AFPC's Deputy Chief of Transformation.

New GI Bill Transfer Options Take Effect Aug. 1

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 20:15:00 UT

Career servicemembers on active duty or in the selected reserve on Aug. 1 may be entitled to transfer all or a portion of their unused entitlement to one or more family members.

Troops Should Apply Soon for Education Benefits, VA Official Says

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:00:00 UT

Servicemembers must have qualifying active duty since Sept. 11, 2001, and must be serving in the armed forces either on active duty or in the selective reserves on Aug. 1,, 2009, Clark said. “That means that it doesn’t apply to members of the individual ready reserve, those who retired or separated.

1,100 schools sign new GI Bill 'Yellow Ribbon' pact

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:40:00 UT

The new GI Bill will normally fund tuition up to the level of the highest public in-state undergraduate tuition rate. The Yellow Ribbon program funds tuition expenses at private schools that exceed that rate. Institutions can contribute up to 50 percent of those expenses, and VA will match this additional funding for eligible students.

Educational opportunities abound for deployed 1st Cavalry Soldiers

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 19:00:00 UT

A degree from an accredited college or university can be a key that opens the door to a promising future. A deployed Soldier, however, cannot always attend the college of their choice and must work around their busy schedule to earn a degree online.

Post 9/11 GI Bill eligibility criteria released

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:10:00 UT

For service members who don’t have much active duty service after 9/11, the Montgomery GI Bill is still a viable option and possibly better suited for their needs. Individuals who wish to use the MGIB will have to request it when starting class

Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits Available to Navy Members

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:20:00 UT

With college prices soaring, the new GI Bill supporting veterans education, signed into law June 2008, has the potential to make advanced education more affordable to Sailors and their families. Sailors should consider GI Bill eligibility when planning their Navy career and family education needs.

Web Site to Open Sign-Ups for Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfers

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:45:00 UT

Once the servicemember registers for the transferability provision, the application automatically gets forwarded to the appropriate service for processing. Clark said he expects that process to take about a week, at least after the initial surge.