The Post-9/11 GI Bill, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Working towards a STEM-focused undergraduate degree? The Edith Nourse Rogers Scholarship may be the right fit for you!

Need more information? https://www.va.gov/education/other-va-education-benefits/stem-scholarship/

This fall, VA’s Education Service has as outstanding work study opportunity. Selected students will be working on developmental assignments in the area of customer experience. This work involves improving the Veteran and their families’ GI Bill experience.

If you see yourself in this exciting role, then you should apply right now. Deadline to apply is August 30, 2024. Send your inquiry and/or resume to [email protected]

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An often-overlooked benefit, License and Certification Reimbursement, can help reimburse you for testing fees!

Peek at the details here: https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/how-to-use-benefits/test-fees/

The Technical Career Field (TCF) trainee program is designed to provide comprehensive training for those interested in non-clinical careers while also helping job seekers pave a clear path toward a fulfilling career within VA.

The TCF program aims to cultivate highly skilled professionals, equipped to support VA’s mission of providing exceptional care and services to our nation's Veterans.

Embarking on a VA career journey through the TCF program not only promises professional growth but also the satisfaction of contributing to the well-being of our Veterans.

To explore the TCF program further and find the right fit for your skills and career goals, visit VA Careers (https://vacareers.va.gov/career-guidance/trainees/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=VHA__FY24Q3_EMAIL_GOVDY_TRAF_BRAN_US_MSRG_ # # # # # #).

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I used the and for my Master's program after a 26-year career in the Army. My post-military education helped me & my team earn the coveted Maj. Gen. Keith L. Ware Communications Award in 2016.

let's have some fun! How many fields of study can you find? Need help? A full list is available here: https://www.va.gov/resources/approved-fields-of-study-for-the-stem-scholarship/

Not sure how to read your award letter?

We have a step-by-step guide (https://benefits.va.gov/gibill/understandingyourawardletter.asp) to help you understand each section.

Have questions about your housing allowance or books stipend? Read these frequently asked questions (FAQs) 🏡
https://benefits.va.gov/gibill/docs/HousingandBookPaymentFAQs.pdf to learn what you’ll get paid, why and when to expect payments.

The FAQs include:

• Who qualifies for housing payments?
• How much will my housing payment be?
• What if I don’t take classes or training every day that month?
• Will I receive a books and supplies stipend?
• When will my payments arrive?
• Will the payment arrive in one lump sum?

⚕ Medical technologists at VA play a critical role in providing Veteran health care.

VA offers unique benefits to medical technologists, including flexible work hours, opportunities for career advancement and the potential for relocation within the nationwide network of VA facilities.

Additionally, medical technologists may be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, which can help manage student loan debt.

Learn more about the many advantages of a VA career: (https://vacareers.va.gov/careers/allied-health-jobs/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=VHA__FY24Q3_EMAIL_GOVDY_TRAF_BRAN_US_MEDTEC_ # # # # # #)

Discover how the Fulbright U.S. Student Program can help develop language, research, teaching, and intercultural skills that are crucial for national security career success.

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program recently hosted a discussion with Veterans who are Fulbright alumni to discuss their experiences abroad and offer application tips.

If you are considering applying to the Fulbright Program, or just want to learn more about these opportunities for the future, you can view this webinar and a wealth of other information here: https://us.fulbrightonline.org/resources/recorded-webinars. The Military/Veterans Alumni Ambassador panel is listed under “Your future with Fulbright.”

Did you know you can use the GI Bill to pay licensing and certification test fees?

You can use part of your entitlement to cover the cost, up to $2,000, of certain tests you need to take to become a licensed or certified professional.

We only cover tests approved for the GI Bill under this benefit. So, find out what’s approved before you take any tests. https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/how-to-use-benefits/test-fees/

As an active-duty service member, Veteran, or member of the Reserves, you’ll need to request your transcript from your branch of service and share it with schools. Each school then decides how many credits they’ll accept.

For the Army, Navy, Marines, or Coast Guard, submit a request on the Joint Services Transcript (JST) website: https://jst.doded.mil/official.html

For the Air Force or Space Force, submit a request on the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) website: https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Registrar/Transcript-Requests/

Your transcript shows how many credits the American Council on Education (ACE) recommends for experiences like these:

✔Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) training
✔Army Advanced Individual Training (AIT)
✔Military jobs
✔Completed courses

Your transcript may also list courses or jobs not evaluated by ACE.

Are you worried about interruption to your school training due to a natural disaster?

Here are some quick answers to ease your mind:
1. If your school closes temporarily during a term, your payments will continue until the end of the term or for up to 4 weeks, whichever comes first.
2. If your school closes temporarily between terms, your payments will start again when you return to school.
3. If your school stays open but you can’t attend, your payments will stop.

If you have more questions or concerns, use Ask VA by visiting: https://ask.va.gov/

Do you know how your benefits are processed?

Veteran Claims Examiners are dedicated to ensuring you receive your earned benefits on time! Without these hard working individuals, delivering education benefits to our Veterans, service members and their families would be impossible!

Are you interested in working for VA? Explore career opportunities here: https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/Results?d=VA&p=1

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The 2024 Hiring Our Heroes Military Spouse Employment Summit held in Washington, DC on May 22, is available for viewing online!

Tune in to hear engaging discussions and insightful presentations from a variety of speakers, including the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Chief of Staff, Kimberly Jackson here: https://www.hiringourheroes.org/watch/

Military spouses can learn about innovative solutions and strategies to overcome the challenges hindering economic stability for military families.

By fostering collaboration among military, federal government, and private sector stakeholders, the nation can create actionable initiatives that empower military spouses and contribute to a stronger national defense.

Are you making plans for your next education endeavor? The new 2024-25 FAFSA® form is available!

Not quite ready to apply? Use the Federal Student Aid Estimator to see what you may be eligible for! Visit Federal Student Aid for more info: https://bddy.me/3S5BMFR

When you are seeking employment in the civilian sector, some military language can be confusing for employers.

Taking the time to translate your experience into terms that will be more familiar to a broad audience is a good step on the path to a successful job application.

The Onet OnLine Military Crosswalk can help translate your skills by MOS, Rating, etc. - https://www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/MOC/

https://news.va.gov/131266/make-civilian-second-language-remove-mil-jargon/

Wondering what to do after the military? Explore the Education and Training webpage on VA.gov to discover the benefits available to you.

Let's go: https://www.va.gov/education/

At the Veterans Benefits Administration, we are committed to continuously improving the GI Bill® experience to meet beneficiaries’ needs and to expand, enhance and enrich their lives.

Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/4nV7Ipd6wP4?si=PyWXJXyts-FS4Dwm

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Are you planning your Fall 2024 term course load and not sure what the maximum rates are for the Post-9/11 GI Bill®?

Visit our website to find out.
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Pro-tip--the posted rates also apply to Fry Scholars.

Are you eligible for Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) benefits?

You may be eligible for education benefits if you meet at least one of these requirements.

At least one of these must be true:

You served at least 90 days on active duty (either all at once or with breaks in service) on or after September 11, 2001, or
You received a Purple Heart on or after September 11, 2001, and were honorably discharged after any amount of service, or
You served for at least 30 continuous days (all at once, without a break in service) on or after September 11, 2001, and were honorably discharged with a service-connected disability, or
You’re a dependent child using benefits transferred by a qualifying Veteran or service member.

Find out more here: https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/post-9-11/

Guard yourself against education scams!

Achieve your education goals without falling for fraud. When looking for a program, watch out for scams. Some tricks include promising quick student loan forgiveness, ensuring scholarships or financial aid with a fee, and offering free gifts just for signing up for classes.

Stay sharp and protect your education journey! Learn more: https://bddy.me/3Uetaht

Celebrating the ratification of the Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776. This foundational document is the essence of our freedom, and was enshrined by the service of the brave.

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. "

Read more at https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcript

It’s never too late for a new beginning!

Just ask Navy Veteran Walter Johnson Jr., who successfully emerged from decades of substance addiction and homelessness to become a certified nursing assistant in his 70s.

Check out the story here: https://news.va.gov/131682/veterans-career-70-after-homelessness-addiction/

While soaking up the sun and enjoying your summer, don’t let the fall semester creep up on you!

Take a few minutes to apply today! Head over to www.va.gov/education to get started and see what new adventure awaits you.

Did you know that there are non-college degree programs are approved for GI Bill use?

You can use the GI Bill to pay for certain training programs like HVAC repair, truck driving, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training, and barber or beautician school.

Find out more here: https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/how-to-use-benefits/non-college-degree-programs/

Check the rates for VA education benefits to find out how much money you can get to help pay for school or training. You may also be eligible for money to help pay for housing, books, and supplies while you study.

https://www.va.gov/education/benefit-rates/

What an amazing woman!

Today, NCA pays tribute to the extraordinary life of 104-year old Catherine Romay Johnson Davis, a member of the famous 6888 Central Postal Directory Battalion (SixTripleEight), who was laid to rest with her husband, Jerry Davis, at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery in Alabama. The unit received the Congressional Gold Medal in March 2022. Two of her brothers, Purcell Johnson, buried at Florida National Cemetery and Stan Johnson, 97, were Montford Point Marines making them one of the few brother and sister siblings in the history of the United States to receive Congressional Gold Medals, the nation's highest civilian award from congress. Less than 200 have been awarded since George Washington received the first one on March 25, 1776.

Romay was a remarkable woman. After her discharge from military service, she used the GI Bill of 1944 becoming a New York University multi-degree scholar, working in real estate and fashion. She traveled the world, even working as a model in New York before “retiring” in 1982. Romay and her husband, Jerry Davis, then moved to Montgomery where she stayed active over the next two decades. She found time to travel, paint, and volunteer for causes like the adoption of military families in need. At the ripe young age of 70, Romay even earned her black belt in Taekwondo. At 100, she was still working at the local Winn-Dixie in Montgomery, Alabama.

In addition to the Congressional Gold Medal, Romay was awarded the first Lifetime Achievement Award at the 10th annual Women Who Shape the State event in 2023. She was also honored by The National WWII Museum in New Orleans at its American Spirit Awards with a Silver Service Medallion, a recognition reserved for those who have served our country with distinction, in 2022.

To post a tribute to Romay, please visit her Veterans Legacy Memorial page https://www.vlm.cem.va.gov/ROMAYCATHERINEDAVIS/a6f000

The Domestic Employees Teleworking Overseas (DETO) Program improves the economic security of some military families by enabling eligible federal employees, who accompany their Service member or DoD civilian spouses on assignments to military installations overseas to quickly be approved to work remotely.

✅ Who Can Benefit?

•Military Spouses
•Veteran Spouses
•Caregivers
•Survivors

🌐 Learn More: https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3744671/new-defense-state-department-agreement-improves-military-spouses-ability-to-tel/