bloomer
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I am trying to compile all of this pertinent information from various threads; if there is anything I can add that may help, please let me know so I can get it up here.
New Mongmery GI Bill Info:
-The new VA bill was just passed and signed in to law. The new bill adds additional payments of BAH and extra money for books. The added BAH portion will apply to us.
-New GI Bill Website and info: http://www.gibill2008.org/sidebyside.html
-New GI Bill Benefits: http://www.gibill2008.org/benefits.html
-FAA website information: https://employees.faa.gov/org/staffoffices/ahr/benefits/montgomery_bill/information/
-VA Benefits amounts While At OKC: http://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/rates/CH30/ch30rates080108.htm
New Mongmery GI Bill Info:
-The new VA bill was just passed and signed in to law. The new bill adds additional payments of BAH and extra money for books. The added BAH portion will apply to us.
-New GI Bill Website and info: http://www.gibill2008.org/sidebyside.html
-New GI Bill Benefits: http://www.gibill2008.org/benefits.html
-BAH Amount Calculator: http://perdiem.hqda.pentagon.mil/perdiem/bah.html
VA Benefits School/Training Program Info:-Use E-5 pay and use 73125 for academy zip code w/ or w/out dependants
6 Cumulative Months50% (Tuition, Books, & Living Stipend)
12 Cumulative Months60% (Tuition, Books, & Living Stipend)
18 Cumulative Months70% (Tuition, Books, & Living Stipend)
24 Cumulative Months80% (Tuition, Books, & Living Stipend)
30 Cumulative Months90% (Tuition, Books, & Living Stipend)
36 Cumulative Months100% (Tuition, Books, & Living Stipend)
Time to Use Benefit:15 years (see above)
Buy-in Requirement:None
- OKC Amount: E-5 W/ Dependants $847, w/out $673
-Use this table to figure out elgibility percenatge:
Time In Service since 9/10/2001
90 Consecutive Days40% (Tuition, Books, & Living Stipend)
6 Cumulative Months50% (Tuition, Books, & Living Stipend)
12 Cumulative Months60% (Tuition, Books, & Living Stipend)
18 Cumulative Months70% (Tuition, Books, & Living Stipend)
24 Cumulative Months80% (Tuition, Books, & Living Stipend)
30 Cumulative Months90% (Tuition, Books, & Living Stipend)
36 Cumulative Months100% (Tuition, Books, & Living Stipend)
Time to Use Benefit:15 years (see above)
Buy-in Requirement:None
-FAA website information: https://employees.faa.gov/org/staffoffices/ahr/benefits/montgomery_bill/information/
-VA Benefits amounts While At OKC: http://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/rates/CH30/ch30rates080108.htm
-Institutional Training Full Time - $1,321
-Don't forget to use these tables if you paid the $600 Kicker: http://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/rates/600_buyup.html
-VA OJT Benefit amounts (after OKC but before full cert.):
Apprenticeship and On-Job Training Training Period Monthly rate
First six months of training - $990.75
Second six months of training - $726.55
Remaining pursuit of training - $462.35
-Online Application Program: http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.aspFirst six months of training - $990.75
Second six months of training - $726.55
Remaining pursuit of training - $462.35
-Fill out VA Form 22-1990 - Application For Education Benefits
-I used this for the school address: http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/arc/programs/academy/contact/
Federal Aviation Administration
AMA-1
Building 5 Room 208
P.O. Box 25082
Oklahoma City, OK 73125
AMA-1
Building 5 Room 208
P.O. Box 25082
Oklahoma City, OK 73125