What GI Bill Do I Have?
“What GI Bill do I have?” That may not seem like a common question; most are fully informed about the nature of the current GI Bill program when informed about their benefits.
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How to Transfer Post 9/11 GI Bill Benefits
It is not possible to simply choose to transfer your GI Bill benefit to a spouse or dependent; you must meet certain requirements and agree to a new military service commitment for your request to be approved. You must be on active duty to request a GI Bill transfer.
Who Qualifies for the Fry Scholarship?
The Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship is a program offering military education benefits to the surviving children and spouses of military members who died on duty or as a result of military service. VA.gov advises, “If your parent or spouse died in the line of duty on or after September 11, 2001, while… Read more »
GI Bill for On-the-Job Training
The GI Bill military benefit isn’t just for a 4-year degree. There are options for those seeking on-the-job training instead of an associate’s or a bachelor’s degree. Learn more.
Using the GI Bill for Flight School
Don’t miss out on using your GI Bill in less traditional ways. One option is using the GI Bill to pay for flight training or flight school. Learn more.
Yellow Ribbon Program For Graduate School
The Yellow Ribbon Program can help veterans & dependents pay for out-of-state tuition, private schools, overseas schools, or grad schools. Learn more.
Bipartisan Effort to Increase Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH)
The Basic Allowance for Housing or BAH is a military benefit designed to offset the cost of housing for military members and their families. BAH rates are paid based on the servicemember’s rank and the rental costs in the local housing market. BAH is calculated via a housing market survey that calculates average rental and… Read more »
Managing Your GI Bill With eBenefits
UPDATE: August 6, 2026: The VA eBenefits portal is no longer used. To apply for or access VA benefits, use Login.gov or ID.me. According to VA.gov, “You’ll need to use an ID.me or Login.gov account to sign in to all VA websites and apps—like VA.gov and the VA: Health and Benefits mobile app. ” We… Read more »
When Does the GI Bill Expire?
There are many common questions about the GI Bill. One of the most frequently asked questions about this critical VA benefit is how long it lasts until it expires; can you lose your GI Bill benefit if you don’t use it in time?
Edith Nourse Rogers GI Bill STEM Extension
GI Bill STEM Extension There are limits to your GI Bill benefit, but some students may qualify for an extension of federal education benefits thanks to a program called the Edith Nourse Rogers Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) Scholarship. Some informally refer to this as a so-called GI Bill extension, but this is actually a… Read more »