What's the best GI Bill Comparison Tool?

2014-03-13T16:58:22-04:00

The VA recently launched a new online GI Bill comparison tool to make it easier for Veterans to calculate their Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits and to learn more about colleges and universities across the country. This new tool provides information about a school such as whether the school is a Yellow Ribbon school, whether they participate with the Principles of Excellence, the school graduation rate and loan default percentages.

http://department-of-veterans-affairs.github.io/gi-bill-comparison-tool/

It's about awareness, and having the tools to make the right decisions

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Mar 13 at 2014 5:55 PM

2014-03-13T17:55:06-04:00

Great tool. Thanks for sharing, PO2 Allen.

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 5 at 2014 6:22 PM

2014-04-05T18:22:29-04:00

RGR That it is a good tool to get started with.

Response by SFC Robert Allen made May 14 at 2014 7:14 PM

2014-05-14T19:14:32-04:00

The problem with this tool is it doesn't show you whether Post 9/11 or Montgomery GI Bill is better. Though with simple calculations you can make the determination. Montgomery pays $1646 per month, out of which you pay the tuition, actually, you pay the tuition up front, and Montgomery reimburses you out of the $1646. Whatever is left over is what you have for housing and books. If you have the College fund or paid the kicker, then you add $250 per month to that, roughly $1900 per month. Montgomery is usually only better if you're going to certain online only schools, or have a full scholarship/Pell Grants to pay the tuition. Otherwise Post 9/11 is better.

It is critical to remember that if you go Post 9/11 you can't go back to Montgomery. Vitally important to do the research before you make the decision.

Response by CPT Dahn Shaulis made Jul 25 at 2021 7:09 AM

2021-07-25T07:09:19-04:00

PO1 Ricky Allen here are some tips for making better career and college choices. https://rebootcamp.militarytimes.com/transition-tips/education/2018/10/17/8-tips-to-help-vets-pick-the-right-college/

8 tips to help vets pick the right college

The GI Bill is one of the most valuable benefits you'll receive for your military service. So how do you pick a school that will make the most of your GI Bill and avoid going to a college that will waste it?