Did you know that many states offer free tuition to spouses and dependents of qualifying veterans? These states usually offer tuition waiver programs to dependent spouses and children of disabled or deceased veterans, but in some cases, dependents of other veterans might qualify. Below you’ll find qualifying criteria for each state’s programs, according to each […]
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The Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance program (also known simply as DEA) offers financial education assistance to eligible dependents of veterans and service members who died or were permanently disabled in action or who are missing in action. Eligible family members may use the benefits for degree and certificate programs, apprenticeships and on-the-job training, as […]
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The short answer is no. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs and the IRS, education benefits – including tuition fees, housing and books – are not taxable, and you do not need to report them on your tax return as income. “Payments you receive for education, training, or subsistence under any law administered by […]
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The Department of Veterans Affairs offers the Forever GI Bill STEM extension to encourage veterans to pursue fields that may require more resources than 36 months of Post-9/11 GI Bill assistance. As a provision of the Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act, which created the Forever GI Bill, the VA opened the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM […]
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The GI Bill is a valuable education benefit for military service members and veterans. This tax-free benefit can help you pay for your tuition, books and even housing costs. Here’s what you need to know about using these benefits. Determine Your Eligibility First, confirm that you are eligible for GI Bill benefits. The Department of […]
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The Post-9/11 GI Bill monthly housing allowance (MHA) rate for full-time students enrolled in an online college, school or distance-learning program is $938.50 per month until July 31, 2023. Even though BAH rates are effective as of Jan. 1, 2022, the effective date for Post-9/11 GI Bill MHA adjustments is the beginning of the academic […]
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Can you transfer your GI Bill benefits to your spouse or children? Yes. In June 2009, the Department of Defense outlined the rules for transferring your GI Bill benefit to your dependents, and then updated them in 2018. Here’s what you need to know. Who Is Eligible to Transfer GI Bill Benefits? According to DOD, […]
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Exhausted your federal GI Bill or transferred it to a dependent? You may still be eligible for education benefits –including free tuition – even if you have no federal benefits left. Many states offer free tuition benefits for veterans who meet certain criteria. We’ve made a list of them so that you don’t have to. […]
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Qualified service members who choose a career in military medicine may be eligible for up to 100% medical school tuition coverage. Additionally, military medical practitioners don’t have to purchase malpractice insurance. These perks can make military medicine an attractive option for students considering medical school. If that’s you, here’s what you need to know. Paying […]
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Military spouses make tremendous sacrifices for their country. The stress of moving, deployments, new jobs and the constant unfamiliar faces can be overwhelming and exhausting. There are some hidden perks of the job you may not know of or be taking advantage of. One of them being military spouse scholarships. There are many different types […]
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