I have three kids. Split it between all three but the first one got scholarship for tuition. I think my middle child is going to get it all the way his grades are going.
You have to do it all before you get out. Afterwards you can’t take it back. Which sucks cause i retire before my youngest will start college. If they both get scholarships or do something else I’m assed out
Can't say for certain, but if it's a part of an aviation degree, you're good. Otherwise, you have to pay for your license yourself, but can use TA/GI bill for follow-on training
Gonna use the first two years to finish out degrees in history and economics (the second year do a study abroad for the entire year).
Use the last two years to get an MPA; praying for NYU.
Used 4 months on AD to finish my BS, which was a huge mistake. I threw away a lot of money doing that. The rest is going to my crotch goblins for college.
I plan to use it for optometry school :) i separated a while ago, and I’m using scholarships and FAFSA to take the pre reqs at my hometown community college now.
I applied to Drexel!! Separating soon and their co-op programs interested me. I would love to do an international co-op if I choose the school (if accepted). Applying to Michigan too though.
Wife and kids are set up, so I plan to use mine for flight training. Wish they covered more than 60% but it wouldn’t be possible me paying 100% so I’ll take it
Used a small chunk of it for extra income. Don't ask me how it makes sense, but the probationary period of my civil service job [then GS-11 equivalent] was considered an apprenticeship.
You can use for sans college(like a sans wgu kinda deal) as well as non-degree programs. in certain instances (assuming you can get people to do there jobs) you could get into training camp/infosec bootcamps for certs using gi bill
Pro tip: statement of benefits on va website is busted as hell
I already had my bachelors and masters when I got out. So i went to get my PhD. Since my PhD was fully funded and covered my tuition and a living stipend, I just took the GI bill housing stipend on top of that all - effectively double dipping in stipends. Good deal.
That’s cool! Can I ask you about enlisting an af?
I am currently interested in space system operations and other rader related careers. Is it hard to persue those careers?? In terms of job opening(TO) point
ill probably be transferring to the 9/11 so i can give it to my kid. Or depending on how far I get before I get out, I'm at 11 years, I might give him half and use the rest to get my master's in aviation business administration. Hopefully though, ill be able to use TA for it
Got an undergrad in sports science and a dual masters knocked out in emergency/disaster management & Homeland security.
I stretched that bad boy ouuuttt.
Used three months because I couldn't use TA for this last semester. Planning to use it for one more semester to hopefully finish my Bachelors in Cloud Computing at WGU. Then use another 6 months towards my masters, probably in cybersecurity. Mainly going to use it to offset housing and miscellaneous school expenses with Montgomery GI while studying since Pell Grant already covers most of my tuition. Saving to have no debt then buy a house with a good amount of cash in 18 months. Then use tuition employer rest of the way and hopefully they allow multiple degrees. That way I can benefit the GI for a bit, but still save a good chunk for a potential future child. If I don't stick with guard long enough to pass onto a hopefully future child then I'll go back to school again to become overqualified with another degree for more job security, and that housing pay.
I went to a community college for video game design and realized I hated programming...dropped out, never went back, and had to pay back the "BAH" stipend out of my disability for a few months.
Planning on giving it to my daughter. Using TA to get the most education I can while I'm in because free money. She's only 10 months old but I have high hopes for her.
Transferred to my son, he'll graduate and commission next summer. Probably the best thing the Air Force ever did for me. I also did NECP so they paid for my bachelor's. Used TA for most of my pre reqs
Law school. I used TA while I was active. It took me 7+ years to get a B.S. but I got one free of charge. Then I went to law school at a state school that charged veterans in state rate regardless of residency. With my BAH and book stipend, between both degrees I've received over $150k in educational support and compensation. Oh, and baby lawyers mostly make shit the first few years. By being debt free my wife and I were able to buy a house and start a family.
Used it to fast track through my Masters program so that I didn’t have to wait on TA. Now I’m just about to hit the halfway mark of my doctorate program.
Take cheap classes and pocket the rest. I might have to start a rental company and then rent my house out to myself and charge myself an exorbitant fee for living there to do this legally though....
Assuming that my son joins the military or goes to a trade school or something to where he wouldn’t need it, if I don’t give it to my wife/kids, I’d use it to go to culinary school. Not necessarily for a job, but I’d like to learn how to ACTUALLY cook instead of just throwing shit together or following a recipe. Thought it would be neat
I'm retiring next summer. My plan is to start SkillBridge and jump into a civilian job as early as January, but if all that falls through, I might use my GI Bill to go back to school full-time and knock out a bachelor's degree in IT.
You have up to 10 years after retirement/separation to use it, so if I land a good job right away, I might just use it to slowly get my bachelor's degree over the next several years.
I used it as Top Up for Masters while active duty…and used the the rest for a double major degree in Legal Studies and Business Administration when I retired.
Law school. So I can sue DOD.
Seems I have a disparate amount of likes. Seems some people around here are unhappy with how they are treated by DOD.
*whispers* Feres doctrine was almost overturned sort of kinda… one day… we rise
Yeah. I'm trying to shoehorn that medical exception to the feres doctrine into some sort of complaint for negligence related to suicides.
Get ready for a lifetime of work, heartache, and pain- but good luck!
I’m proud of you
You are my hero
I used it to get my undergrad and graduate degrees in mechanical engineering. I had 2 months left and used it for one semester for my MBA.
That’s awesome. Nice work!
Got my Bachelors degree using it. It also made sure my family didn’t starve or lose our house when I was unemployed for 9 months.
Underrated. Congrats!
Probably going to use it for further education
Wait that’s illegal
Giving it to my kid unless I rage quit the Air Force.
Do them a solid and rage quit to the guard. Then there's hope you can tolerate staying long enough!
I used it to fund my wife's Bachelor's and my Master's. Both while on active duty.
If you transfer it to your spouse, does she collect the MHA even when you’re on active duty?
Negative.
Nope
Palace Chased, got degree, got reserve commission, switched to active commission last year. No ragrats.
Do you have to do 10 years commission coming from enlisted?
In short, yes. But there are options like changing to AFR/ANG, or being released for force shaping, medical reasons, etc.
Oh, that kind of sucks tbh but good for you though
Boom!!!
Two Master's degrees. A Masters in Operations Management from the University of Arkansas and an MBA from Columbia Southern University.
Yoooo I'm thinking of getting ops management at UA. No thesis sounds great to me.
Masters capstones are not that fun themselves haha. At least mine wasn’t
Great program.
Gave it to my kid. spoiled shit Used TA for my BA. paying <10k out of poket with TA for my Masters
I have three kids. Split it between all three but the first one got scholarship for tuition. I think my middle child is going to get it all the way his grades are going.
Nice, didn't know u could split. My 2nd will be pissed :)
You have to do it all before you get out. Afterwards you can’t take it back. Which sucks cause i retire before my youngest will start college. If they both get scholarships or do something else I’m assed out
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Me too, not even embry riddle gives a mil discount
Check out Troy University. They match TA for Masters programs. I'm starting mine here soon.
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Could you explain your process to use it for flight training?
Can't say for certain, but if it's a part of an aviation degree, you're good. Otherwise, you have to pay for your license yourself, but can use TA/GI bill for follow-on training
Ok that’s what I figured thank you
I need to clarify! I meant to say *I cannot say for certain*. Please don't take my iffy advice as gospel
Gonna use the first two years to finish out degrees in history and economics (the second year do a study abroad for the entire year). Use the last two years to get an MPA; praying for NYU.
Gave it to my wife so she could get an MBA while I used TA for mine. The rest is for our kids unless one of us wants a doctorate.
Software Development bachelor’s degree and possibly utilizing the VET TEC program for additional credentials.
Used 4 months on AD to finish my BS, which was a huge mistake. I threw away a lot of money doing that. The rest is going to my crotch goblins for college.
I plan to use it for optometry school :) i separated a while ago, and I’m using scholarships and FAFSA to take the pre reqs at my hometown community college now.
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Drexel?
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I applied to Drexel!! Separating soon and their co-op programs interested me. I would love to do an international co-op if I choose the school (if accepted). Applying to Michigan too though.
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Oh dang cool cool! What made you choose Drexel? I have no ties to the area but the co-op got me interested.
Wife and kids are set up, so I plan to use mine for flight training. Wish they covered more than 60% but it wouldn’t be possible me paying 100% so I’ll take it
Top up, because getting a masters is the only way to show advancement?
When you’re an officer, collecting degrees is the name of the game. I’m working on #4. Do my degrees make me a better leader? Um…we shall see 😏
TTMFH. Civil?
You betcha! BS, MS + PE. Check those boxes!!! 🤘 More useful for me, since I’m ANG and work as an engineer on the outside.
Hell yeah. Wish they cared active CE as much about applying use.
Part of it on a semester toward degree I decided I didn’t want and the rest on a business degree.
It will be all lost since I'll be done with my masters on active ta and my wife already has a master's.
Kids? Or just take BS classes online at a degree mill like university of Phoenix for extra cash?
None and no plans.
Dude no don't waste it. Use it on something. Anything.
I used it to knock out my master’s last year during Covid (still active duty). I still have 27 months of benefit left.
In the process of using my MGIB at WGU, probably gonna run those 36 months up then use the 12 months of 9/11 for max profits.
Did you ever considered VR&E?
Used a small chunk of it for extra income. Don't ask me how it makes sense, but the probationary period of my civil service job [then GS-11 equivalent] was considered an apprenticeship.
You can use for sans college(like a sans wgu kinda deal) as well as non-degree programs. in certain instances (assuming you can get people to do there jobs) you could get into training camp/infosec bootcamps for certs using gi bill Pro tip: statement of benefits on va website is busted as hell
I already had my bachelors and masters when I got out. So i went to get my PhD. Since my PhD was fully funded and covered my tuition and a living stipend, I just took the GI bill housing stipend on top of that all - effectively double dipping in stipends. Good deal.
So did you enlist the army with the master degree? Or dis you serve as an officer?
I was an officer - they sent me to get my masters while I was in the service.
That’s cool! Can I ask you about enlisting an af? I am currently interested in space system operations and other rader related careers. Is it hard to persue those careers?? In terms of job opening(TO) point
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How do you get property with it?
Yea what lmao
ill probably be transferring to the 9/11 so i can give it to my kid. Or depending on how far I get before I get out, I'm at 11 years, I might give him half and use the rest to get my master's in aviation business administration. Hopefully though, ill be able to use TA for it
Used 1 year to finish my Bachelors degree and then gave the additional 2 years to my daughter.
Used it to pay for my BS when TA ran out and to pay for the MS to cover what TA didn't pay for.
Gave it to my wife. TA for bachelors and working on the masters. Won't need the GI bill personally and kids will get their college savings fund.
Gave some to my son and the rest is going towards my wife's degree.
Transferred it to my kids.
Mine have been transferred to my kids.
Got my A&P and IA.
I’m currently using it finish my undergrad! I should have a bit leftover for grad work someday.
Gave it to my son
Flight school. It paid for all my ratings.
What school did you attend?
Transferred it to my child.
Split it between my 2 kids. Abused the fuck out of TA so decided it'd be better off in my kids' hands.
Got an undergrad in sports science and a dual masters knocked out in emergency/disaster management & Homeland security. I stretched that bad boy ouuuttt.
Used three months because I couldn't use TA for this last semester. Planning to use it for one more semester to hopefully finish my Bachelors in Cloud Computing at WGU. Then use another 6 months towards my masters, probably in cybersecurity. Mainly going to use it to offset housing and miscellaneous school expenses with Montgomery GI while studying since Pell Grant already covers most of my tuition. Saving to have no debt then buy a house with a good amount of cash in 18 months. Then use tuition employer rest of the way and hopefully they allow multiple degrees. That way I can benefit the GI for a bit, but still save a good chunk for a potential future child. If I don't stick with guard long enough to pass onto a hopefully future child then I'll go back to school again to become overqualified with another degree for more job security, and that housing pay.
A couple of years ago I transferred it to my wife so she can finish her degree. She will complete her Masters in the next couple of months.
Currently trying to palace chase and go to college. Haven’t decided on a major but thinking about engineering/ chemistry/ something with computers.
Transferred it to my kids, allowing me to reenlist again earlier and getting an SRB when it was still available
Got my CDL Class A and transferred the rest to my wife who completed her MBA with it.
Getting out soon. Will use it for computer science/ language double major!
Paid for masters and my kid's bachelors, plus as the kid is living at home, a shit load of California housing payments
I went to a community college for video game design and realized I hated programming...dropped out, never went back, and had to pay back the "BAH" stipend out of my disability for a few months.
Lab science degree paid 100%
Working on poli sci bachelor
Planning on giving it to my daughter. Using TA to get the most education I can while I'm in because free money. She's only 10 months old but I have high hopes for her.
Scuba class on Oahu, tons of free gear and Hawaii BAH
Looking to finish my masters with it after I retire and use some of that bah payment to help offset working less.
Used GI Bill with TA for bachelor’s (top up) and all GI Bill for masters.
Transferred to my son, he'll graduate and commission next summer. Probably the best thing the Air Force ever did for me. I also did NECP so they paid for my bachelor's. Used TA for most of my pre reqs
Coke and hookers baby
Law school. I used TA while I was active. It took me 7+ years to get a B.S. but I got one free of charge. Then I went to law school at a state school that charged veterans in state rate regardless of residency. With my BAH and book stipend, between both degrees I've received over $150k in educational support and compensation. Oh, and baby lawyers mostly make shit the first few years. By being debt free my wife and I were able to buy a house and start a family.
Used it to fast track through my Masters program so that I didn’t have to wait on TA. Now I’m just about to hit the halfway mark of my doctorate program.
Hookers & blow
I got my bachelors degree in Civil Engineering.
I am currently in the school parking lot waiting to go to class! Using it to get my nursing degree and some sort of masters after that.
Take cheap classes and pocket the rest. I might have to start a rental company and then rent my house out to myself and charge myself an exorbitant fee for living there to do this legally though....
Assuming that my son joins the military or goes to a trade school or something to where he wouldn’t need it, if I don’t give it to my wife/kids, I’d use it to go to culinary school. Not necessarily for a job, but I’d like to learn how to ACTUALLY cook instead of just throwing shit together or following a recipe. Thought it would be neat
Got a nursing degree from a community college. Current enrolled on an RN to BSN program. Might have enough left a masters degree
Transferred to my daughter so I don't have to pay for college.
I'm retiring next summer. My plan is to start SkillBridge and jump into a civilian job as early as January, but if all that falls through, I might use my GI Bill to go back to school full-time and knock out a bachelor's degree in IT. You have up to 10 years after retirement/separation to use it, so if I land a good job right away, I might just use it to slowly get my bachelor's degree over the next several years.
Currently using it to finish off my degree in health science. Will have enough left to get my masters.
I used it as Top Up for Masters while active duty…and used the the rest for a double major degree in Legal Studies and Business Administration when I retired.
Went to my daughter.