Veteran GI Bill Education Benefits Should NOT expire after 10 years.
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Apr 14th, 2015Someone from Gresham, OR signed.
Apr 8th, 2015Someone from Bradenton, FL signed.
Apr 8th, 2015Someone from Grand Prairie, TX writes:
I served the United States Marine Corps from June 1986-1992 in the reserves and was honorably discharged. I never used my GI Bill. I feel that I joined the Armed Forces straight out of high school and now that I need the assistance, the VA wants to turn their back on me when I never did.Apr 3rd, 2015Someone from Houston, TX signed.
Apr 3rd, 2015Someone from Selmer, TN writes:
I have worked in Law Enforcement since leaving the Marines in late 2006. I have now decided to make a career change and go back to school since my injuries sustained in service are getting worse. I really wish the 10 year cap wasn't on the GI Bill now I have very little time left to use it now that it is really needed.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelApr 1st, 2015Someone from Stone Mountain, GA writes:
This is so unfair, I served 20 years in the Navy, I was unable to use all of my benefits within the 10year period, I was raising my child and working full time. I want my benefits backREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMar 27th, 2015Someone from Charlotte, NC signed.
Mar 27th, 2015Someone from Bluffton, SC signed.
Mar 25th, 2015Someone from Austin, TX signed.
Mar 24th, 2015Someone from Gassaway, WV writes:
I chose the Montgomery GI Bill and the $30,000 Army College fund instead of a sign-on bonus of $15,000. I served 5 years and 8 months of active duty. The VA will not pay me the 30K I earned because it has been 12 years since my Honorable Discharge. Oh, how foolish I was to choose education over cash money.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMar 20th, 2015Someone from Sherwood, OR writes:
I too have lost my GI bill benefits, after my service I had other jobs and opportunities and now when I'm back in school I cannot use the benefits For which payed for.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMar 18th, 2015Someone from Navarre, FL signed.
Mar 13th, 2015Someone from Doylestown, PA signed.
Mar 13th, 2015Someone from Las Vegas, NV writes:
Veterans who serve the country everyday and put on the uniform are now limited to the benefits they signed up fo,r hoping at some point to get an education.It may take 10yrs after being discharged due to family and others aspects of life after discharge. Job loss due to economic and corporate downsizing caused many veterans the need to be retrained and reeducated like myself. Now by the 10yr limit and expiration of the GI bill caused veterans like myself to be eliminated from the job market and upward mobility in obtaining any competitive jobs. We made a life commitment to the US and the military branch we joined to defend the country at any given time. So when veterans get out of uniform and transition back to civilian life we are now treated fairly for only 10yrs leaving veterans no other option but to pass the opportunity on going back to school and keeping veterans marketable.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMar 13th, 2015Someone from Hawkinsville, GA writes:
There should not be a cap for years to use GI Bill. This bill is allowed to be passed to children of the Veterans as well. What if the child isn't of age to go to college before the benefits expire? This is a benefit that someone placed their life up for only to be taken away.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMar 12th, 2015Someone from Saint Charles, IL signed.
Mar 11th, 2015Someone from Indianapolis, IN signed.
Mar 10th, 2015Someone from Tustin, CA signed.
Mar 7th, 2015Someone from Muskogee, OK writes:
I was a full time stay at home mom with a part time job and a 100% total and disabled veteran husband. It was impossible for me to go back to school during those days but I I able to do so now and would like to do so.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMar 7th, 2015Someone from Hampton, VA signed.
Feb 15th, 2015Someone from Gastonia, NC writes:
yes , i agree. i desperately need the benefits i paid for and because it took me longer than 10 years all we get is an oh well ???REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 13th, 2015Someone from New Milford, PA writes:
I'm already past my 10 year mark. I had paid into the $600 extension as well as a young soldier in Germany. I though I had 15 years since I heard that somewhere.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 9th, 2015Someone from Honolulu, HI writes:
I went to school for 20 months and received my Associates degree. After I had to take time off for my family and work. I now want to continue my education with the last 16 months that I have left, but my benefits will expire after only 8 months. I am going to write the VA and ask for an EXTENSION. If someone else has done this or got approved please let me know. ThanksREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 4th, 2015Someone from North Las Vegas, NV signed.
Feb 2nd, 2015Someone from North Las Vegas, NV signed.
Jan 29th, 2015Someone from Oklahoma City, OK signed.
Jan 27th, 2015Someone from Cross Plains, TN signed.
Jan 22nd, 2015Someone from Pleasanton, CA signed.
Jan 22nd, 2015Someone from Richardson, TX writes:
This directly applies to me, i have 2 kids and a fulltime job, but i still want to pursue higher education. Now that the kids are a bit older I may have a chance to enroll but am discouraged since I only have 6 months remaining until my mgib expires.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 22nd, 2015Someone from Keithville, LA writes:
Veterans sacrifice their life for this country. We should be able to use the GI Bill at anytime, there should not be a 10 year limit. Everyone have different reason why they can't use it in 10 years. Take care of the veterans needs.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 20th, 2015Someone from Patchogue, NY signed.
Jan 20th, 2015Someone from Las Vegas, NV signed.
Jan 18th, 2015Someone from Lincoln, IL writes:
Some politicians serve a mere 4 year term with a excellent salary and the receive full benefits and a pension for the rest of their lives. Why do we allow this?REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 16th, 2015Someone from Colorado Springs, CO writes:
This happened to me as well. This needs to be retroactive for us if there is a fix.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 16th, 2015Someone from Newton, MA writes:
They make our country what it is today, how can you even for a second think it is okay to treat their benefits, which do not compare, like a coupon. Government: "Oh don't worry we will take care of you after you put your life on the line for this country."- Disclaimer: there is a expiration date to ensure they still can come out on top.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 15th, 2015Someone from Killeen, TX writes:
It's so sad that those of us who needed to work right after the military can not use our Montgomery GI Bill after it expires. I wish there was an offer for 1/2 the amount now or something, seems like our money went to waste.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 14th, 2015Someone from West Babylon, NY signed.
Jan 13th, 2015Someone from Vinton, VA writes:
this benefit needs to never expire, most veterans have to support their families once they leave the military and can only go back to school once their kids are grown or they should be able to use it for their own children"s schooling.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 13th, 2015Someone from Rochester, NY signed.
Jan 13th, 2015Someone from Marietta, GA writes:
When I ETS'd from active duty, I had to support myself with no help from family or friends. I had to take care of myself and work full time. I just wish that the ten year limit could be removed and given to the soldiers that opted for that additional benefit before giving their life to the government to protect the freedom of our fellow citizens. I dk t have the money for school but would love to go back to college.REPORT COMMENTS
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