how can i get the post 9/11 gi bill to pay for a refresher course?

by Prof. Margarette Macejkovic 5 min read

Will GI Bill pay for repeat courses?

If I fail a class, will the GI Bill® still pay? May I retake a class to improve my grade? If you fail a class, credits to repeat the class can be re-certified. You can use your benefits to improve a grade only if the grade you received is not acceptable under your program.

How do I get the extra year of my GI Bill?

You may qualify for a GI Bill extension if one of these is true: You served a later period of active duty of 90 consecutive days or more (meaning that after you applied for GI Bill benefits, you served 90 days or more without a break in service), or.

How do I get reimbursed for the GI Bill?

How do I get an MGIB refund?Call us at 888-442-4551. We're here Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET, or.Contact us online through Ask VA. Make sure to select “GI Bill” as the category when you submit your question.

Does GI Bill pay for courses?

GI Bill benefits help you pay for college, graduate school, and training programs. Since 1944, the GI Bill has helped qualifying Veterans and their family members get money to cover all or some of the costs for school or training.

What happens if I run out of Post-9/11 GI Bill?

Students who have used up or nearly depleted the entirety of their Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits will be able to apply to the VA for extended time and financial assistance. This extension will pay eligible students up to nine additional months of benefits, or a maximum lump sum of $30,000.

What happens when your post 911 GI Bill runs out?

According to the VA rules, once you run out of GI Bill benefits, they will continue to pay you through to the end of the semester. However, that is not the case if you still have benefits left but hit your delimitation date – the date 15 years from your discharge date when your Post 9/11 GI Bill expires.

Can I cash out my Post 911 GI Bill?

In most cases, the answer is no, you cannot get a refund for your GI Bill. But some veterans may be eligible to receive a Montgomery GI Bill refund once they have used their entire Post-9/11 GI Bill benefit.

Can you get the GI Bill twice?

Answer: Yes, like the MGIB you are generally entitled to 36 months of educational assistance. If you are entitled to more than one GI Bill program you may be eligible for a maximum of 48 months of entitlement when using benefits under two or more GI Bill programs.

Can the GI Bill be used to pay off student loans?

You cannot request education benefits specifically to repay a student loan. If you're enrolled and receiving benefits, you can use your benefit payments however you choose, including student loan repayment.

Can I get full BAH for online classes?

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.

Do you have to repay the VA if you fail a class?

The VA will allow you to fail a course without having to pay money back, as long as you attended the entire semester.

How many credit hours does the Post-9/11 GI Bill cover?

Only individuals entitled to the 100 percent benefit rate (based on service requirements) may receive this funding. Paid $41.67 per credit hour up to 24 credit hours each year. Spouses may use transferred benefits after 6 years of service, and dependent children after 10 years.

Am I eligible for Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) benefits?

You may be eligible for education benefits if you meet at least one of these requirements. At least one of these must be true: You served at least...

What if I qualify for other VA education benefits too?

You can use only 1 education benefit for a period of service. You’ll have to choose which education benefit you’d like to use. Once you make this c...

How many total months of VA education benefits can I get?

You may be able to get a maximum of 48 months of VA education benefits—not including Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) benefits. But many app...

What benefits can I get through the Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)?

Tuition and fees. If you qualify for the maximum benefit, we’ll cover the full cost of public, in-state tuition and fees. We cap the rates for pri...

Do these benefits expire?

This depends on when you were discharged from active duty. If your service ended before January 1, 2013, your Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) benef...

How do I get these benefits?

You’ll need to apply. Apply for education benefits The benefit amount depends on which school you go to, how much active-duty service you’ve had s...

How do I know how much of my Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits are left?

If you already applied for and were awarded Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits, your GI Bill Statement of Benefits will show you how much of your...

Can my family members or I get any additional benefits through the Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)?

You may qualify for these additional benefits: If you need more money to cover higher private-school or out-of-state tuition, you can apply for the...

How can I use my Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) benefits?

You can use your GI Bill benefits in many ways to advance your education and training. Work toward a degree: Undergraduate and graduate degrees Tui...

What types of tests can I get paid back for through the GI Bill?

If you’re a Veteran and you qualify for the GI Bill, you may be able to use part of your entitlement to cover test fees up to $2,000 for a job that...

How do I get this benefit?

You’ll need to fill out an Application for Reimbursement of Licensing or Certification Test Fees (VA Form 22-0803).  Get VA Form 22-0803 to downloa...

Who can I contact if I have questions?

You can reach us in either of these ways: Contact us online through Ask VA Or call us at  888-442-4551 . If you have hearing loss, call TTY: 711 .