The GI Bill is also known as the Montgomery GI Bill or MGIB and it was created by the late President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
The main aim of it was to provide financial assistance to veterans of World War II.
Military members are required to pay at least $100 per month from the first year of their military service to be able to qualify for the benefits and later on the GI Bill helps them pay for certificate training, a college degree, flight training, vocational courses, or other distance learning programs.
It is valid for 36 months, meaning that you can take up to four years of college education and what is even better, the GI Benefit is available 10 to 15 years after an honorable discharge from service.
In case you are interested in this, you would be glad to know that there are two ways to apply for the GI Military Benefits.
Either through your chosen school, or you may apply on your own.
If you are attending a military-friendly educational institution, you will meet a team of advisors, counselors, and veteran groups who are there to assist you in your application or comply with the paperwork.
Applying on your own requires that you visit the VA regional office and accomplish the VA’s application form, or call 1-888-GIBILL-1 for direct phone applications.
Four to eight weeks are necessary to determine or receive your eligibility once you have logged your application and during this period, additional documents may be asked from you.
Once your application is approved, you need to consult the school’s advisor that specializes in the military benefits to maximize your financial assistance to meet all your academic needs.