Very importante for VA Benefits
The DD214 is usually issued at the final outprocessing appointment prior to retirement or separation.
VA Affairs post 9/11 GI Bill ch 33
-Students will be entitled to in-state tuition and fees when covered by the GI bill
-Receive monthly housing allowance based on E5 with dependents BAH for the zip code of your school.
(Student must be full-time enrolled to receive the full percentage of housing allowance)
-Books and supplies: Entiteld to $1000 yearly
(Will only receive 50% of benefits because training does not count if total active duty is less than 24 months)
-Will not receive MHA if you using benefits while in active duty
Can only choose one education benefit(only choose the post 9/11 GI bill because the Montgomery GI Bill sucks ass)
-15 year time limit to use benfits
After earning your first degree, you can use any GI Bill benefits you have left over to pay for classes for another degree.
Tuition and fees goes directly to the school
while MHA and book stipend goes to us.
Me: 180 to 544 days (6 to 17 months): 60% of the full benefit
Housing allowance:$1,870per month/mo
Book stipend (Learn more):$600per year/yr
VA applying for unemployment after deployment
https://www.military.com/benefits/veteran-benefits/veteran-unemployment-compensation.html
To apply for unemployment compensation
You must bring your
1 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214)
2 your Social Security Card
3 your civilian and military job history or resume
VA guaranteed home loans
-Offers no downpayment loans
-Negotiatable interest rates
-Can prepay without penalty
-VA assitance for borrowers in risk of defaulting the home loan
1. Apply online for a certificate of eligibility for VA and give to your lender (bank)
2. Request VA to assign a licensed appraiser for the home value
Army Reserve Family Programs
1. Child and Youth Resources
https://military.tutor.com/home
Free online tutoring and homework help for military
2. Family Support Resources
https://www.usar.army.mil/Featured/Family-Programs/Resources/
http://www.rentassistance.us/
https://www.oaklandca.gov/departments/human-services
https://www.usar.army.mil/Portals/98/California%20Resource%20Guide%2020200820.pdf
Scholarships:
https://www.northamerican.com/scholarship (All applications must be complete and submitted by the deadline 12/15/2023.)
https://search.militaryscholar.org/