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I used my GI benefits for an out of state public university, it covered most of the costs but what type of VA loan can I get to cover my housing and dining student debts?

Why does Ch 1606 and Post-9/11 GI Bill shared benefit entitlements, when Ch 1606 is a only small monthly stipend of $350 a month while full Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits are worth tens of thousands of dollars per semester?

I've recently received my 100% P&T rating. I'd like to understand how Post-9/11 GI BIll benefits work in conjunction with Chap 35 benefits. Thanks!

The Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship states graduate students cannot apply; however, veterinary medicine is on the list. Can veterinary students apply? What if we do an internship, fellowship, or residency? I think I know but can you also define a "clinical training program?"

Good afternoon VA Officials,

Hello my name is Crystal Trevino. I have recently been accepted into USC's DPT Hybrid 3 year program. I am currently trying to navigate the education benefits process for grad school and need direction.

I am a veteran who has exactly 14 months and 16 days left on my Post-9/11 GI Bill as I used the rest during my time in undergrad. I understand I must fill out and submit the VA Form 22-1995 online to change my program in order to obtain the Certificate of Eligibility (COE) and submit that to USC's Certifying Official before I can use my benefits at USC.

My wife will be transferring the remaining months over to me to cover the rest of the DPT Hybrid Program from her Post-9/11. She is currently serving in the Navy on active duty. She has completed the Transfer of Education Benefits form and it has been approved. I understand that I must now fill out and submit the VA Form 22-1990E online before I can use those benefits.

My question to you is how will my Post-9/11 benefits work during grad school exactly? Will there be any differences on how I will be able to use my personal benefits versus the ones my wife is transferring over to me? Can I complete the VA-Form 22-1990E now so that the benefits will be already be ready available to use when I need them? Also, will I only be able to tap into hers once mine are completely exhausted? Or do they just become one when transferred over into my name after I complete and submit the form?

I am not entirely sure at this point if it works differently for grad school than it did for when I was in undergrad.
It is from my understanding that for graduate school the VA will pay tuition benefits based on what the school reports my training to be. Is that correct?

Basically, I just want to be sure I have the exact number of months needed to cover the cost of the entire DPT Hybrid Program.

I am aware that the Post-9/11 will only cover up to $26,042.81 for tuition each year of the DPT Hybrid program since it is a private school and has an annual cap. Although, from what I have read that cost can be offset through the Yellow Ribbon Program based on a first come first serve basis and the amount awarded to the student can vary based on various factors.

I also understand that whatever tuition is left unpaid after the Post-9/11 and Yellow Ribbon benefits are paid out will have to be paid through other sources such as grants, loans, scholarships etc.

I know this was a very lengthy message and I hope it all makes sense. I am just needing guidance navigating the financial aspect of grad school to make sure I get it done the right way. I greatly appreciate your help.

Very Respectfully,
Crystal Trevino

Simply stated, I have been unable to obtain a copy of my DD214. I have made many requests,and been responded with "Not available from archives. "

During 2020-2022 because of COVID, I was unable to attend school, wasting my precious remaining years of benefit. Is there anything that can be done to extend it? My 15 years is up next year, and I won’t be able to get my degree in time…

Why is the STEM framed in such a way that multiple requests are required and with expiration or "must use dates" that fall before the end of a members graduation window if the cost doesn't exceed the $30K cap?

Why are housing allowance payments pro rated for days when students are not in class. If the semester is in full swing, the students do not have control over what days they have classes and when they don't, and the need for housing exists whether or not the students are on break, or not. Pro rating payments is like saying, well since you did not have class that day, you must not need to pay your mortgage/ rent. I still have to pay my full mortgage whether I have class for half of the month, or the full month. As a full time student, pro rated housing payments cause a serious point of stress during the semester. Knowing that even though I am full time, I will not receive the full payments when there are breaks during the semester. What is the difficulty in paying students during breaks and days off, as these are built in parts of the semester. Students should not be punished for the school having breaks, something completely out of their control. Breaks are a chance for students to re charge and refresh, this should not be an opportunity to take away benefits from GI Bill students.

Is there anything being pushed through to extend the COVID-19 housing benefits? Most veterans such as myself find it much easier to attend college online. There are several colleges that are still requiring you to be vaccinated, which forces us in the position to do online schooling.