Use it or lose it: your Montgomery GI Bill educational benefits
When it comes to education, the armed forces is here to support you, your military spouse, and your military dependents, with a variety of educational and financial support programs for every need.
The gold standard in educational support comes from your GI Bill entitlement, which will cover many different types of educational programs.
Using your GI Bill, you can choose to attend more than one college at a time, and earn more than one degree at a time; for example, the GI Bill will pay for your degree in Business and then for a second degree in Computer Science, or for a BA and MA in the same field. Or you can pursue another degree after your first one is completed, using any remaining entitlement on your GI Bill.
The GI Bill supports you though training at Non-College-Degree Institutions, for certifications in such areas as:
- HVAC Certification
- Truck Driving
- EMT Certification
- Barber/Beautician School
The GI Bill is available to support your On-the-Job or Apprenticeship Training, such as:
- Union Plumber
- Hotel Management
- Firefighter
The GI Bill covers Flight Training:
- Rotary wing qualification
- B747-400 Qualification
- Dual Qualification
The GI Bill is also available for Independent, Distance or Internet training, and for Correspondence Training, where you receive lessons in the mail and have a certain amount of time to complete and return them for a grade.
The GI Bill supports your participation in many National Testing Programs, such as SAT, GRE, CLEP, GMAT, LSAT, etc.
Co-op training support from the GI Bill support allows you to attend school and gain valuable work experience at the same time. Some schools partner with employers so you can work in your field and attend classes at the same time.
And once you have your military-supported education, if you are a veteran or active military interested in starting your own business, or a current business owner who wants to learn how to boost your small business operation, the GI Bill offers qualified military service members and veterans an opportunity to use your military education benefits to learn how to start up or enhance a small business.
