Besides everything else you talked about, I appreciate how honest you are about your educational journey. I feel like too many people get so caught up in going to school because “that’s what you’re supposed to do”, never minding their mental health, or more importantly-their financial future. School is one of those things that can be a daydream while you’re pursuing it because of the constant performance feedback that many people fail to get later in life. Once you’re finished, things can go south quickly. Nice to hear someone just say they wanted to withdraw for a bit simply because that’s what they wanted to do. Go after your goals, guys, but don’t just go after what society tells you to if it’s not for you.

Wow, that's rough. I'm so glad I found this video as it was extremely helpful. I will be more mindful going into my GI benefits journey. It would be great if the VA could notify students that they've used their one-time grant, but I guess it's just another one of the many things we need to be careful about. I'm glad everything ultimately worked out for you!

It's kind of crazy to come across this video now! I have similar aspirations to do Mechanical Engineering, although I am definitely in that similar boat... despite already having an undergraduate, I'd likely look at another three years of school to get another Engineering undergraduate. May I ask was there anything in particular that drew you away from the field? Was it just all of the math requirements? What ultimately did you end up choosing to get a degree in? Thanks for all these insightful videos, by the way! Super helpful for me figuring out a future.

Great insight as always bro 👍

Yo bro legit live in new zealand listening to this never gonna go usa I guess . Got a chainsaw to my leg so just watching your podcast to past the time

Thank you for sharing your story. I’m going through a similar situation. I want to withdraw and use the 6 credit exclusion. I’m concerned I’ll still have to pay back something to the VA though.

I’m in the same boat… The major that I’m currently working on is not as interesting as I thought it would be

Sorry this happened to you I'm glad you didn't have to use up the 4 months. I found out just taking online courses one at a time gave me 30 credits a year. I recommend this to anyone who's like me and just hates to be overwhelmed. My online classes last 5 weeks and when one class is finished the next class starts the very next day so there's no break except 2 week xmas break. To anyone active duty if your training is done I recommend living by the following credo: ABTC - Always Be Taking Class - It doesn't matter if your deployed or not you can do one online class at a time. The teachers will work with you. Should be able to knock out 30 credits a year like I did.

Hi. I'm glad i found your video. Been trying to contact va but can't give me specific answers & no one mentioned about this 6h. Anyway, i am planning to withdraw one class because I'm not meeting the grade I'd like and will affect my overall gpa preventing me from getting in a program. I'd rather have a "w" than a failing grade. Can i still use the 6 cr. Rule w/o "mitigating" circumstance?thanks

Good video you should keep up with youtube and start another channel for another podcast. Or lol try to get into being on the radio you have a voice to be on the radio

I worked for 10 years and filed a welfare claim to pay for my higher education..

Great vid.

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Helllllllll no man , I would flip shit after that! 😩😤 , that’s a big hit

honestly.... it's cheaper just to pass the courses and then switch

Are there other programs that can be used at the same time as the G.I. Bill to supplement it to pay for private universities? If so, can you make a video on that?

hey, I had a brief question, I'm currently enrolled taking 17 quarter units, but I need to withdraw from one class. Does that put me in position to accumulate debt? Thank you btw and i love your content

Hey I was just curious if you knew what would happen if you failed a course but didn't drop it and the course went towards your degree? Would you owe the VA back money?

This is why I hate college payment programs. Pay x on Tuesday but only if you're wearing a batman costume, if not you lose all benefits. Being clear and concise is important especially when dealing with money.

Ok, great video. Question, did the VA count your first drop because you received a “W” on your transcript because you didn’t drop before the drop deadline and then dropped again? Based on previous replies, if my son has been full-time for three straight semesters has never dropped a class after the drop deadline has no withdrawals on his transcript, he should still have his six credit exemption. Is that your understanding? I know you can’t give definitive advice, but you’ve been through this in probably know more more about it than I do.

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Can you clarify - that first class you dropped - was it before the add/drop deadline? Or were you enrolled for like a week and dropped it?

Does this rule still apply for dropping classes after the withdraw period of the semester?

Man I fucking LOVE these vids

So I droped one class. Never used this and the VA says I owe 1,090... I think I am going to call them on this. They should let it slide from what I am understanding?

I'm failing a class that I need despite my best efforts. I'm taking 15 credits total, but if I drop just the one class and am still at 12 credits total, would nothing change ? Or would this use of the 6 credit rule still make me owe back for the one class cancelled?

Hi thank you so much for the information, i dropped two of my classes October 27 reducing me to currently part time (still considered full time for the total semester). Will I still get BAH for the prior days I was full time during the month of October?

So if I use the 6 credit exclusion and I go under full time will it affect my pay? for example if I am taking 13 credits and I drop 6. Now that I am only in 7 credits will my pay and everything still be affected?

I may be in the same situation. How long did they give you to repay them?

Soooo. If im taking 6 credits right now. And. I use the 6 credit exclusion rule. Would i owe the school or VA for anything?

Will VA pay BAH for once course a month style colleges? That is only 3 credits. Still going for a bachelor’s degree. Just part time.

If you use the those job hunting websites, you'll make $30,000.00 in one year and unfortunately, after those loans are paid back, you are laid off because there are no multi millionaires according to the IRS

If you get debt from the VA, do they give you the option to pay it off in one payment?

If you want to drop the semester will it be penalty free with the mitigating circumstances if it’s your first semester and you bombed it?

Why not got to trade school instead

Do you have to pay the VA back if you fail a class?

So I can either drop a single 6 hour credit course or one 3 credit course? I’ve read that I can’t drop two 3 credit courses.

What school online did you do?