The Post-9/11 GI Bill BAH rate (aka the Monthly Housing Allowance) is $917 per month for full-time students enrolled in an online college, school, or distance-learning program until July 31, 2022. Even though BAH rates are effective as of Jan. 1, 2021, the effective date for Post-9/11 GI Bill MHA adjustments is the beginning of […]
CADET Act Could Help Keep Military Families Together During Service Academy Education
In the grueling environment of the five United States military service academies, having babies and getting married are not priorities for young cadets and midshipmen, according to Melissa Hemphill, Senior Instructor of Biology at the United States Air Force Academy. It’s also not allowed. Department of Defense policy prohibits United States military-academy students from being […]
VA opens eligibility for veteran benefits to service members discharged under ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Monday that it would open eligibility for all VA benefits to veterans discharged for their sexual orientation, gender identity or HIV status under the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. The Clinton administration enacted the policy on Dec. 21, 1993. It remained in effect for nearly 18 years until its […]
Five Ways Veteran Readiness and Employment Can Help You Reach Your Goals
If a service-connected disability has sidelined you from continuing your military career as planned, transitioning into the civilian workforce may feel like being dropped into unfamiliar territory. But you don’t have to navigate it alone. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program services to veterans and service members who […]
Best College-Savings Options for Military Families
Typically, when military families think about paying for college, the GI Bill comes to mind. While this is a great option for eligible families, it’s not the only option. As such, we’ll use this article to outline the best college-savings options for military families. Specifically, we’ll discuss the following: Post-9/11 GI Bill for Military Families […]
