Yes.
The primary purpose of the Montgomery GI Bill was to provide opportunities and economic help to veterans. This included sending them to college.
spouses can use the gi bill starting aug 2009
"There are quite a few benefits of the Montgomery GI Bill. In the past the bill would only cover higher education expenses. However, this bill covers on-the-job training, apprenticeships, and non-college degree programs."
The 2009 updates to the Montgomery GI Bill seem to apply only to online degrees. It is an addition to the existing benefits, an extension as it were.The Montgomery GI Bill is available for all accredited degree programs with recognized institutions of higher learning and trade schools.
"Yes, you can obtain the Montgomery GI Bill from another country. You have to present all of the qualifying information and if you are accepted, you will have no problem using it in another country."
There are many benefits of the GI Bill. Of note is that an enlisted or veteran is eligable for up to $50k in benefits for college - books and tuition! Montgomery GI Bill Benefits | Soldier to College Student in 4 Steps Read more: http://www.articlesbase.com/college-and-university-articles/montgomery-gi-bill-benefits-soldier-to-college-student-in-4-steps-2673432.html#ixzz0rPlr3d6u
The GI bill won't pay for jobs or for any benifits. It's so that servicmen in the US get extra money for college.
On the old Montgomery GI Bill, the limit is 10 years after your last day in service. On the new Post 9/11 GI Bill, the limit is 15 years. You can request to change from the Montgomery to the Post 9/11 GI Bill, and the limit will change to 15 years. There are advantages to both systems however, depending on your situation. Don't change over blindly, do your homework. I read up on it a bit, and decided to stick with the old Montgomery system. The Post 9/11 GI Bill provides BAH to students attending full time, but your classes have to be on campus, not on-line. There's a catch to everything.
If you mean a Gastroenterologist, around $200,000 a year. If you mean a GI in the military, the Montgomery GI Bill program offers $1,321 after working full-time for 3 years.
mgib benefits are supposed to be tax free. I gave my daughter 9 months of my post 9/11 mgib this year, so I will see what happens when we file our taxes. As far as I know however, the benefits should be tax free.
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