I have an MBA and the career path I am on may require a PhD. I have no remaining GI Bill. Are there any programs available to assist me?

PO3 Euronda Jefferson — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:09:58 -0400

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Aug 27 at 2020 9:11 AM

SSgt Christophe Murphy — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:11:47 -0400

First place to start would be to submit your FAFSA. That will help your school identify what programs or scholarships you may qualify for.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 27 at 2020 10:06 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:06:43 -0400

You can look up to see if your state of residence during your active duty years has any kind of grants. For example, Illinois has the Illinois Veterans Grant which authorizes any Illinois Veteran (AD, USAR, ARNG) to attend 120 hours of college (any level) at any public school. Other states have similar programs, though not all do.

Response by SPC Erich Guenther made Aug 27 at 2020 1:36 PM

SPC Erich Guenther — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:36:15 -0400

From time to time the VA offers GI Bill supplimental programs, so check with them. Also, of course check with your current employer on tuition reimbursement. If your current employer does not offer it but another employer in your same field does then switch employers. Some employers (very rare) have cooperative agreements with some University programs in which you are also granted time off work to attend class. I have seen it in some circumstances. In other cases you can negotiate Flex Time to attend school with your boss. Most employers want to see you advance your education. Usually to Masters but some will support to PHd (General Motors supports to PHd in some cases). I have hopped to a different employer due to benefits. Now I have everything including pension and at a great employer.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 30 at 2020 3:16 AM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 03:16:49 -0400

Yes there is.

https://benefits.va.gov/gibill/fgib/stem.asp

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