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The G.I. Bill and How Military Veterans Get Vocational Education

The G.I. Bill is a financial aid tool available to qualified U.S. service members. The Montgomery G.I. Bill program can be used to pay for educational expenses at a qualifying trade school, college or university. Tulsa Welding School qualifies as an educational institution under the G.I. Bill. This means that any qualified service member with G.I. Bill benefits can have their schooling paid for by the United States government.

Getting an Education in Welding After Serving in the Military

Many military veterans are interested in continuing in their field after they leave active duty. Whether they worked in construction or cooking, the G.I. Bill was created so that the hundreds of thousands of retired servicemen after World War II would be able to be trained and get jobs. The Montgomery G.I. Bill today provides funding for any service person who served enough time on active duty to qualify. The minimum amount of time served has to be 90 days. The coverage of tuition and other costs starts at 40% and increases from there.

Another military college program available to post college graduates who join the military is the college loan repayment program. This program serves as an enlistment incentive to help the military reach their enlistment goals. The different branches of the armed forces choose how much to repay of each recruit. Typically, the amount is anywhere from $10,000 to $30,000. However, the maximum that is authorized under law by Congress is $65,000. This is a great way for college graduates who cannot find a job to find employment and relieve themselves of loan pressure. It is important to note that individuals cannot utilize both the college loan repayment program (CLRP) and the G.I. Bill program during the same enlistment period. Individuals can choose to utilize the other program during their second enlistment period.

Education Assistance for Active Duty Military Members

Military personnel who are on active duty and still wish to study can receive up to $4,500 per year in Active Duty Tuition Assistance. This program does have limits including how many credit hours can be taken per semester and other requirements. Active duty personnel can check with the V.A. about details of this program. There are other programs that are available to members of the National Guard that are similar to the ADTA program. However, they have even more stringent limits.

Most military personnel qualify for a wide range of government assistance programs. These programs allow them to train in college and succeed further down the road. The G.I. Bill does require a "reduction in pay" of $100 for twelve months. This means that a service members pay will be $100 less for twelve months. This is the cost of "buying" into the G.I. Bill program and cannot be refunded should the service member not take advantage of their G.I. Bill benefits.

Source: GI Bill