Education Benefits for Veterans
On this episode of The Dog Tag, our host Matt Elledge talks with two Veterans Education Coordinators from the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC). Fernando “Fuzzy” Conejo and Rand Bindford break down the different types of education benefits available to military members, Veterans and their dependents.
Matt, Fuzzy and Rand discuss the different GI Bills, as well as education benefits for vocational and on-the-job training. Don’t let these often confusing and complex processes keep you from furthering your education. These are some of the most valuable benefits you’ve earned through your service, so don’t leave them behind. Going to college, or learning a trade, will change the quality of your life for the better.
Show Notes:
Guest introductions. [:51]
The different chapters of the GI Bill under CFR 38, Chapter I, Part 21. [1:48]
How to use your GI Bill time to ensure you don’t run out of benefits before you complete your education. [3:08]
What other kinds of training and education does the GI Bill cover? [5:35]
How to be an apprentice under the GI Bill and how the housing allowance applies to apprenticeships. [6:09]
Chapter 33, Post 9/11 GI Bill: how to calculate the housing allowance rate. [7:21]
Chapter 30, Montgomery GI Bill: how this is different from the Post 9/11 GI Bill. [9:24]
The Yellow Ribbon Program. [13:36]
Education benefits for National Guard and Reservists. [15:29]
Which benefits can be transferred to a dependent. [16:50]
Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP) [17:56]
When Post 9/11 GI Bill became effective. [18:49]
How to use the Post 9/11 Gi Bill for vocational or on-the-job training. [19:30]
The Hazlewood Act for Texas Veterans. [21:28]
What constitutes an “eligible child” in regards to the Hazlewood Act. [28:26]
Survivors & Dependents Assistance (Chapter 35 | DEA) under the GI Bill. [36:02]
Find TVC Education Program Coordinators and Specialists. [39:54]
Depending on your dates of service, how to you transfer your Post 9/11 GI Bill to your dependents. [41:14]
Using your Post 9/11 GI Bill on active duty. [44:44]
Post 9/11 GI Bill Book Stipend. [44:57]
How to apply for your Post 9/11 GI Bill and what happens next. [46:42]
How to successfully manage your time on the Post 9/11 GI Bill. [48:14]
Tutorial assistance available under the GI Bill. *Note: There is no entitlement charge for the first $600 under the Montgomery GI Bill. There is no entitlement charge under the Post 9/11 GI Bill or DEA. [50:35]
Using scholarships and financial aid to help pay for college. [51:17]
Use the Veterans’ Office within your school, they are there to help. [53:32]
- Stay tuned for our next podcast: How to Ace Any Job Fair
- Listen to our previous podcast: Land Loans for Texas Veterans & Military
Helpful Resources:
History & Timeline of the GI Bill
Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)
Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30)
Montgomery GI Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606)
GI Bill Survivors and Dependents Assistance (Chapter 35)
VONAPP (Veterans Online Application)
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The Dog Tag® is brought to you by the Texas Veterans Land Board and the Texas Veterans Commission. Find more episodes at TexasVeteransPodcast.com. If you have questions about this topic, or suggestions for other podcast topics, call 1–800–252-VETS or email vlbinfo@glo.texas.gov. Visit TexasVeterans.com to find out more about your benefits!
