Using the GI Bill Online | Pros, Cons & Strategy

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Is it worth using your GI Bill for online programs?
In this video we're going to discuss the reality of using your veteran education benefits for online school.
We'll cover:
Who should and should not be using their GI Bill for online programs
Pros and Cons of using the GI Bill online
BAH
Strategy on how to make the most of your GI Bill while using it online
0:00 Intro
1:42 Who should & should not use the GI Bill Online
3:04 Pros & Cons
7:54 BAH
10:17 Strategy
13:01 Closing
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@marcussanchez9592 2 жыл бұрын

As a current active duty soldier I think you’re doing us all a favor by explaining the details of the GI bill and how it works. Being a veteran, I’m sure you aren’t surprised at how many service members know nothing about this. Thanks for making these videos and I definitely will be showing this to a couple of soldiers.

@jasonburds 2 жыл бұрын

Marcus, thank you! I really appreciate hearing that you're getting good value out of these. Spreading to the young guys and girls is always appreciated and super important. They're the ones I'm trying to reach. Thanks!

@drehardin 2 жыл бұрын

@12:29 🔥 Thanks for clearing that up. I was wondering about this specific issue. ⚓

@jasonburds 2 жыл бұрын

💯

@johnatedough 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this information. As a recent retiree with a family and other job opportunities, this was extremely helpful.

@jasonburds 2 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear it helps. Congrats on retiring!

@freeagent9753 2 жыл бұрын

There so many benefits to veterans. Separating soon and do research daily to see what’s available to me, great Channel sir!😎

@jasonburds 2 жыл бұрын

So many benefits! Thanks got watching! Let me know if there's anything I can help with.

@drew8979 Жыл бұрын

Utilized my GI Bill worked nights and had access to a computer. Completed my master's while making shift differential pay and the additional BAH with the GI Bill. It was brutal but worth it. Do not go to a physical college campus unless you absolutely have to and I strongly suggest working if you can while going to school.

@jasonburds Жыл бұрын

That's awesome, Drew! Good for you. I think there is still some value in going to physical campus, depending on what you're studying, but online is far more efficient if done like you did.

@drew8979 Жыл бұрын

@@jasonburds I agree, but I was already working in the field I wanted and had my foot in the door so utilizing the online platform was a much better option to finish school. Also, some people need the accountability of being on campus but I'm not that way. I like the convenience of logging on and completing school at my pace.

@blairbrockinton28 Жыл бұрын

What if I don't really need the money but I want to go have fun at a college campus while learning a new skill?

@dansilvester661 2 жыл бұрын

You hit the nail on the head. Definitely online is the best for married working veterans.

@jasonburds 2 жыл бұрын

💯 I'm glad you agree! Thanks for the comment, Dan!

@chitaylor2775 Жыл бұрын

I hate getting half the bag though

@josetirado1851 Жыл бұрын

Great video very helpful

@jasonburds Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad it was helpful

@katbell5733 2 жыл бұрын

I also personally feel everyone should get a year extension to using there GI bill due to Covid as many people were probably just too scared to even go to school when Covid was at its worst.

@jasonburds 2 жыл бұрын

That's why all the classes went online.

@kennethryandunahoe Жыл бұрын

Great video.

@jasonburds Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@kendavid6848 Жыл бұрын

One pro that was not covered is how quickly you can complete a degree online.

@jasonburds Жыл бұрын

This is a very good point.

@johnnymedina6456 Жыл бұрын

Should I use post911 or Montgomery for online classes that are out of my state. And if the MGI was chosen while in the service wasn’t there contributions made to it?

@jasonburds Жыл бұрын

Depends on what your goals are. I generally prefer post 9/11. Most of the time it's the better deal no need to over complicate. Ya, everyone contributes to the mgib.

@damianalston9246 2 жыл бұрын

This is a huge help !

@jasonburds 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! So glad to hear that!

@jman2real 2 жыл бұрын

Question. If I use the G.I. Bill online, do I only have 36 months to complete the degree? Or does it vary based on course load?

@jasonburds 2 жыл бұрын

Based on course load

@alexmacugay3679 2 жыл бұрын

Hello and great video! Is it possible I can go a college that is a couple hours away? Do the addresses matter as long as you can attend your class?

@jasonburds 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Your address doesn't matter. As long as you are enrolled in resident courses and show up.

@Dnt461 2 жыл бұрын

So question…if I go to a university fully online and I’m on the post 9/11 GI Bill…and after a year or two I decide to transfer to another university but attend classes on campus, will my GI Bill adjust accordingly? Like will I get more money?

@jasonburds 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Your GI Bill 'resets' every term you enroll. So changing locations, full time vs part time or online vs. resident can be adjusted every semester/term and reflect on your BAH amount.

@xktwnxl4zlx213 Жыл бұрын

@@jasonburds Thank you brother in arms! :D

@Julians1996 2 жыл бұрын

My college doesn’t allow you to take one in-person class & 3 online courses and still receive the full BAH 😐

@jasonburds 2 жыл бұрын

You college shouldn't be the one that determines whether you get BAH. I could be wrong though.

@brandenwilliams8000 19 күн бұрын

How would I Go About Doing Online and 1 class in person to get my full BAH Would It Have To Be At The Same School? How Can I Learn More About This?

@jasonburds 15 күн бұрын

Go to a local school and pick the classes that support that schedule.

@KCMOSlayer339 Жыл бұрын

What if I take one class in person in nyc but live in Pennsylvania with the rest being online

@jasonburds Жыл бұрын

If you attend class, you'll get NYC bah

@pottedplant4319 2 жыл бұрын

for specifically online should you use the montgomery GI bill instead of the post 9/11 and do you also get the option to use both if you use the montgomery first?

@jasonburds 2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't recommend something like that. Trying to go back and forth between the GI bills can be risky.

@pottedplant4319 2 жыл бұрын

@@jasonburds ahh okay i heard somewhere that you can use both but only if you use the montgomery first i go through the navy TAPS class next month so ill get to learn a bit more thank you for the response!

@jasonburds 2 жыл бұрын

@@pottedplant4319 I have heard this also, but never heard of it actually being done. Perhaps TAPS can give you some solid information on it.

@drehardin Жыл бұрын

In a nutshell, the answer is no. Here's the deal.... 📚 www.va.gov/education/eligibility/

@travisloflin960 Жыл бұрын

I disagree. I went to Western Governors University which is a online only school. There were no discussion boards and no interaction with other students. It’s just you and the study material. All the tests are proctored and some get you real world certifications. You can finish classes when you’ve learned the material well and pass the test.

@jasonburds Жыл бұрын

Travis, that's pretty unique! Most schools don't work that way. Honestly, it sounds a lot like taking CLEP exams. I am happy your route worked out for you.

@crawfordsempire5833 2 жыл бұрын

I want to go to school for a certificate will the gi bill cover that and for how long

@jasonburds 2 жыл бұрын

As long as it's an accredited institution. The GI Bill provides 36 months of education benefits.

@crawfordsempire5833 2 жыл бұрын

Ok its technically college in I have 31 months

@yamasama1 8 ай бұрын

Everything is online, even some in person classes are going online now and only 1 section available in person which is packed & hard to get in! VA lagging on the times we live in! online should be atleast 70% of bah not 50%! imo!

@jasonburds 8 ай бұрын

In theory, bah rates are going up and 50% would maintain the equal level. you can't have people going to an online school in San Francisco getting 5k/mo but living in Mississippi.... Perhaps home addresses can be verified, but online schooling is still a ripe opportunity for abuse and fraud... Idk. Just my thoughts.

@dylandavis6345 8 ай бұрын

How does the VA know if you’re doing online or in person

@jasonburds 8 ай бұрын

The school reports it to the VA.

@loganpraetorian 20 күн бұрын

how or what schools allow you to choose 1% of in person classes?

@jasonburds 19 күн бұрын

It's not 1%, but one class. Every school at this point has online classes. You can mix online and in person all you want.

@loganpraetorian 19 күн бұрын

@@jasonburds cool thanks for your reply mate 👍

@pk_supra 9 ай бұрын

is the BAH rate based on the location of the university that you're attending? or the zip of your house?

@jasonburds 9 ай бұрын

Zip code of the school

@jasonburds 9 ай бұрын

But for online it's all the same. 50% national average for full time students

@pk_supra 9 ай бұрын

@@jasonburds thanks!

@EeEric727 2 жыл бұрын

Congress extended full BAH to online students until summer 22

@jasonburds 2 жыл бұрын

Is this true even for classes that are designed for online in the first place?

@EeEric727 2 жыл бұрын

@@jasonburds I'm sure they receive their full rates. However, if it is an online institution would they not receive the half national average rate regardless of the extension? The schools forced the students to remote learning and shook the system up and the VA stepped up to help beneficiaries.

@katbell5733 2 жыл бұрын

@@jasonburds This is not true. If the school was already designed for online or that particular class/major you would only receive the online school rate. I spoke to a rep at AMU- American Military University and she confirmed that I would getting the $950/month rate for online classes. I also spoke to a GI bill rep at the VA and this is exactly what she said. "The GI bill extention which is until June 2022 applies to students that were forced to take remote learning classes due to Covid"..Which is still confusing because if the student DECIDED to take an online class(I am assuming online classes are "remote learning" right?) due to having high rates of Covid in area..like in January in NYU then all online classes at a local university should be subject to receiving E5 BAH. However I do not believe this is the case. I am personally going to Laguardia College in Queens to speak with VA rep and get clarification on this issue.