Using the GI Bill

[Acheron]

Hello, I believe we have a couple of veterans here, so if you don't mind, I want to ask something:

A friend of mine wants to go back to college for a master's degree, using his GI Bill. Anything he should be aware of or pitfalls to look out? He left the navy about 20 years ago I think, just wondering if maybe something has changed that might come as a rude surprise to him.

To be perfectly frank, I am currently also a bit concerned about the responsible administration not being up to simply green-lighting it.

Thanks and regards,

Acheron

 

[KLS&C 85]

I used my Vietnam Era GI Bill to get an AAS at a community college. That was 35 years ago.
I doubt he will have any problems with this administration.
The prior could have been a problem.
The college should have a military advisor. Check with other students that are vets to see if they are having any issues.
Good luck and tell him thanks for his service!

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

I was on the Montgomery GI Bill and you had 10 years to use it after you left the military before it "expired."

I got both my Bachelors and Masters with it.

 

[Greg Boeser]

If his last period of active service was before January 1 2013, he had 15 years to use his benefit.
If his last stint of AD ended after January 1 2013, there is no expiration on when he can use it.

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

I enlisted in Mar 1989, separated in 1993, and I had ten years to burn that fuel before cutoff. That was Montgomery GI Bill. Got me my AA. I was USAF, we got $10,800 credit for $1200 paid in. Shitty deal compared to other branches.

I don't know how it works nowadays. Your buddy definitely needs to talk to his veteran advisor to get current info.