Additional GI Bill Features

Week of January 14, 2008

The GI Bill has greatly improved over the last few years. Here some additional features you may be eligible for:
  • Transferability -You may be able to transfer your benefit to one or more of their dependents
  • Accelerated Payments - You can receive up to $6,000 in accelerated payment for education leading to a High-Tech job. Visit www.gibill.va.gov for more details on this program
  • Expanded Vietnam-era Veteran Benefits - convert their Vietnam-era GI Bill benefits to the "New" MGIB Bill making them worth over $42,000 in benefits
  • Certification Programs - VA now permits payment for independent study programs if they lead to a certificate that reflects educational attainment offered by an institution of higher learning
Get more details on each of these additional features here.

A great way to move your career forward is to get a professional certificate or degree. Take the first step and search for military-friendly schools that offer VA approved programs, give you credit for service and work around your schedule. Search for schools now.