avoid student loans, and that is recommended whenever possible but sometimes that is the best option you may have available to you. It takes creativity, but you can pay for college when you run out of GI Bill benefits. Do you have any other tips? Join Our FREE Newsletter Ryan Guina is the founder and editor of this site. He is a writer, small business owner, and entrepreneur. He served over 6 years in the USAF and also writes about money management, small business, and career topics at Cash Money Life . You can also see his profile on Google Comments As for other tips, I know some schools -- often state universities -- have offices for veterans returning to school. They're there to help veteran students assimilate and get in the groove. I'd definitely recommend service members and veterans to look for these. I've heard from a few vets who appreciated what they had to offer. Great tip, Christian. I always recommend visiting the veterans office when you attend a college. Many of the people working in the office are veterans and they often have a wealth of knowledge about how the system works. One thing that surprised me was that I was eligible for grants that would put some money in my pocket since the GI Bill paid my tuition. It is a handy way to get some extra money in case you reach the Post 9/11 cap. Also, if choosing between a Yellow Ribbon School and a