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University of Phoenix
As a regionally accredited university, and a long-time member of Service members Opportunity Colleges (SOC), University of Phoenix is approved by all branches of the military for tuition assistance and is approved for veterans training.
DeVry University
DeVry University offers flexible scheduling and the convenience to study at any of 80+ locations, online or a combination of both. Earn a respected associate degree, bachelor's degree or master's degree from an accredited university.
Westwood College Online
Westwood College's online program offers you the flexibility you need to earn your degree when and where it's most convenient. Degree programs include business, criminal justice, design and technology.
Colorado Technical University Online
At Colorado Tech Online, you can earn a career-relevant degree in just 15 months. Every CTU Online degree includes multiple Professional Certificates without additional courses or cost. Learn more today.
AIU Online
Earn your Associate's, Bachelor's completion--even an MBA--from the comfort of home at AIU Online. Choose from career-track programs such as Visual Communication, Information Technology and more.
Capella University
As an accredited university with online degree programs in five schools, Capella University is committed to helping you accomplish your goals through a high-caliber educational experience.
Strayer University
Strayer University offers degree programs designed to fit your busy schedule. Attend real-time courses via the Internet, or complete coursework at times most convenient to you.
Walden University
Balance your personal and professional commitments while earning a respected Ph.D., master's degree, or bachelor's degree online at Walden University. Programs offered in management, education, psychology and health and human services.
GI Bill and Military Education
NATIONAL GUARD BENEFITS
There is more than one way to use your GI Bill benefits when you are a Reserve or National Guard servicemember - including a little known option called the GI Bill On-The-Job Training and Apprentice Program (OJT).
GI Bill OJT is designed to supplement the income of veterans, Reserve or National Guard servicemembers while they are training for a new job.
First, consider the Montgomery GI Bill SR, available to members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Reserves, as well as the Army National Guard and the Air Guard, to support your higher education and certification goals.
Activated Reserve and Guard servicemembers also have two other GI Bill options:
Reserve and National Guard servicemembers who serve continuously for 24 or more months on active duty have the option to pay into the GI Bill for Active Duty.
The Reserve Education Assistance Program (REAP) provides activated Reserve and Guard members up to 80 percent of the GI Bill for Active Duty.
As Selective Reserve or National Guard, you are eligible for the Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (SR) if you:
- Agree to a six-year term in the Selected Reserve or Guard signed after June 30, 1985. As an officer, you must have agreed to six years in addition to your original obligation.
- Complete your initial active duty for training (IADT).
- Receive a high school diploma or equivalency certificate before completing IADT.
- Remain in good standing while serving in an active Selected Reserve unit.
Your GI Bill can be used to pay for many different programs including college; business, technical or vocational courses; distance or online education; certification tests, flight training, and - for veterans, National Guard and Reserve servicemembers only - the GI Bill On-The-Job Training and Apprenticeship Program (OJT) can help to support you during job training.
If you qualify for the GI Bill and you have started a new job or apprenticeship program, you may also be eligible for the unique benefits of the little known GI Bill On-The-Job Training and Apprenticeship Program (OJT). If you are a veteran or currently in the Guard or Reserve, the GI Bill On-The-Job Training Program offers you an alternative way to use your GI Bill education and training benefits.
With GI Bill On-The-Job Training, veterans, National Guard or Reserve servicemembers training for a new job can receive monthly training benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in addition to your regular salary.
Your employer may be private, local or state government.
Your GI Bill On-The-Job Training Program (OJT) benefits can add up quickly; consider that you can receive up to $237.75 tax-free, on top of your regular salary. Participants are paid on a scale based on the length of time in the program:
$237.75/month - first six months of training
$174.35/month - second six months of training
$110.95 /month - remaining training
DO YOU QUALIFY FOR GI BILL ON-THE-JOB TRAINING (OJT) PROGRAM BENEFITS?
- Your job must require at least six months training to become fully trained
- You must be supervised at least 50 percent of the time
- You must be a full-time paid employee — not on commission
- Your training must be documented and reported
- You cannot have previous experience job in this field
- Your job training must lead to an entry-level position
- You must be recently hired (within one to two years)
You may be eligible for OJT if you are eligible for the GI Bill either under the Active Duty or Reserve GI Bill programs and you are no longer on active duty; you were recently hired of promoted; you left active duty less than 10 years ago; or you are currently serving in the National Guard or Selected Reserve.
In some cases, the VA will even pay retroactively for OJT from the past 12 months. Worth looking into, to get that little extra support you deserve.
