http://www.afpc.af.mil/library/gibill/
http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/mgib_ad.asp
http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/handouts_forms.asp
Ok I found all my previous
research and what AF Recruiting
Service posted up for us too...
http://www.military.com/education/gi-bill
... There are several types of
training that can be taken using
your Montgomery GI Bill
benefits. These include college
(undergraduate, graduate),
certificate programs, on-the-job
training, apprenticeship
training flight training, and
non-college degree courses.
However the Post-9/11 GI Bill
can only be used for programs
taken at a college or
university. the post 9/11 bill
is the only one that is
transferable to your family
members to use! It is only
available during "war time". It
will not always be available, so
best to get it now. Once you're
signed up for it, you'll always
have it.
Currently airman cannot sign
up for both. They have to sign
up for one or the other program
and once they do they cannot
change. Personally I say, Take
the Post 9/11 GI Bill.
There is no need for them to
take $100 out of their pay check
each month. Post 9/11 is
transferable (Based on giving 10
or more years to the military -
and transfer has to be made
before getting out of the
military) and they get more
money in the long run.
Tuition, books, and a housing
allowance. You can justify
it for multiple programs through
a university or college. Also
with the 9/11 GI bill if the
school participates in the
Yellow Ribbon program, the
student will get resident rates
as a veteran (or child of a
veteran) which means they do not
have to meet the time
requirements for residency.
If you need more information
check out
http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/post911_gibill.asp
All Trainees are
automatically signed up for the
Post 9/11 GI Bill when they
enter and it's free. If a
Trainee wants the Montgomery GI
Bill, they have to elect to get
it and then pay $100 for 12
months to get it.
The difference is: The Post
9/11 GI Bill will pay the school
directly their amount for
tuition/class costs so the
person doesn't worry about going
in debt. There are other
advantages to that as well, such
as, after 10 years of service in
the AF, you can elect to give it
to your spouse or child, which
will cover their college costs.
Most Airman get their degree
while in the AF since Tuition
Assistance covers that, then
give their GI Bill to their kids
when they reach college level.
The MGIB will pay the Airman
a certain amount (amount varies
on the status if they are part
time or full time student
status), and then the Airman
will pay the college their
amount and any difference. You
have to contribute $1200 to the
MGIB to get it, while the Post
9/11 is free.
Also, those who elect the
MGIB, they cannot elect for the
College Loan Repayment Plan if
that is an option for them.
I would encourage everyone to
do some research on them both
and then choose what works best
for them: GI Bill Website:
http://www.gibill.va.gov
Carissa
Air Force Recruiting Service
Library > Post 9-11 GI Bill
Welcome to the Air Force's Post-9/11 GI Bill webpage
Post 9-11 GI Bill logo The Department of Veterans Affairs Post-9/11 GI Bill provides education funding and benefits to eligible veterans, total force Airmen and family members. The bill's transfer-to-dependent option is designed to help improve military retention/recruiting and is only available to eligible active duty and selected Reservists. For more up-to-date information about the program, please check the DVA website at http://www.gibill.va.gov
POST-9/11 GI BILL PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Department of Veterans Affairs Post-9/11 GI Bill provides education funding and benefits to eligible veterans, Total Force Airmen and family members
The Post-9/11 GI Bill's transfer-to-dependent option is designed to help improve military retention/recruiting and is only available to eligible active duty and selected Reservists
Eligibility requirements include, but are not limited to, service members who meet all Post-9/11 GI Bill eligibility requirements, have completed six years of service, can commit to serving an additional four more years, and have registered their dependents in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System
POST-9/11 GI BILL FAQ's
What does the Post-9/11 GI Bill provide?
Post-9/11 GI Bill offers increased education benefits to veterans who served on or after Sept. 11, 2011. Benefits are based on aggregate, honorable service, and include college tuition (up to a certain amount), a monthly housing stipend and an annual books/supplies stipend. Active duty and distance learning students may receive a pro-rated benefit. Eligible active duty service members and selected Reserve may chose to transfer benefits to DEERS-registered dependents, but stipulations apply and require eligibility determination by service component.
Who is eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill?
Everyone with at least 90 aggregate, active duty days of honorable service on or after Sept. 11, 2001, is eligible for benefits under the GI Bill. For full benefits, a member must have served at least 36 months active duty on or after Sept. 11, 2001. Reserve and National Guard members with 3 years of aggregate, active duty service on or after Sept. 11, 2001, can also qualify for full GI Bill benefits. Eligibility stipulations and benefit details are available at base education offices and at http://www.gibill.va.gov
When and how can service members and veterans apply for the Post-9/11 GI Bill?
The Department of Veterans Affairs will begin accepting applications for the Post-9/11 GI Bill on May 1, 2009, on the DVA website or by mail. You should check the GI Bill website regularly to get the most up-to-date information about the program. You can sign up to receive an email alert by following the instructions at http://www.gibill.va.gov
(NOTE: Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits are only payable for training pursued on or after Aug. 1, 2009; no payments can be made under this program for training pursued before that date).You should check the GI Bill website regularly to get the most up-to-date information about the program. You can sign up to receive an email alert by following the instructions on the DVA website.
NOTE: Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits are only payable for training pursued on or after Aug. 1, 2009. No payments can be made under this program for training pursued before that date.
Who is eligible for the transfer-to-dependent option?
The Post-9/11 GI Bill's transfer-to-dependent option is designed to help improve military recruiting retention and is only available to eligible active duty and Selected Reservists serving on or after Aug. 1, 2009. Eligibility requirements include service members who meet all Post-9/11 GI Bill eligibility requirements, have completed six years of service, commit to serving an additional four more years, and have registered their dependents in DEERS. Selected Reservists must meet the same requirement as regular Air Force members, but should contact their service component for exact eligibility requirements.
Repost from Diane Dickey
Airman cannot attend college courses until they complete the CDC course work to include the final exam. Some supervisors may not sign class work until all upgrade on the job training is completed and the airman has received their 5-level. Airman are eligible to cross train 13 months prior to the end of their first enlistment. They cross train into fields more critical that have openings then the current field. Since any airman can be motivated maybe he/she would want to look at becoming an officer through one of the enlisted to officer programs. http://www.au.af.mil/.../enlist.../enlistedcommissioning.asp