Where can I go to find out how much money I have left from the money the army provides for me to go to college?
The easiest (if it was working) is to log into the VA's website and check on your benefits*, however the database has been down for a couple of weeks now.
The second way with the VA is just to call an educational counselor at the GI Bill hotline [login to see] ). They will have access to your record and can give you all the details.
Another way is to log into your milConnect account* and check under the 'benefits' tab for "Transfer Education Benefits". This should have all your dependents in DEERS as well as your remaining post 9/11 GI Bill benefits shown.
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* VA Education site - https://www.va.gov/education/gi-bill/post-9-11/ch-33-benefit/
* milConnect - https://milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect/
Post-9/11 GI Bill Statement of Benefits | Veterans Affairs
If you were awarded Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits, your GI Bill Statement of Benefits will show you how much of your benefits you’ve used and how much you have left to use for your education or training. These education benefits can help cover some or all of the costs for school or training. You’ll be able to view this benefit statement only if you were awarded education benefits.
https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/montgomery-active-duty/
The amount you’ll receive depends on these factors:
Your length of service, and
The type of education or training program you choose, and
Your category (I, II, III, or IV), and
Whether you qualify for a college fund or kicker, and
How much you’ve paid into the $600 Buy-Up program
Learn more about the $600 Buy-Up program
Note: You usually have 10 years to use your MGIB-AD benefits. This may change depending on your situation.
VA education and training benefits | Veterans Affairs
VA education benefits help Veterans, service members, and their qualified family members with needs like paying college tuition, finding the right school or training program, and getting career counseling. Learn how to apply for and manage the education and training benefits you’ve earned.