VA Begins Advertising Campaign
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a two-month, nationwide advertising campaign to assist student veterans and service members applying for the Post-9/11 GI Bill. You might have already heard some of the radio ads urging veterans to learn about their education benefits. VA has also developed a hip pocket guide and checklist with helpful tips to assist veterans and service members in the application process. Information about the Post-9/11 GI Bill, as well as VA's other educational benefit programs, is available at VA's website, or by calling 1-888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551).
California Schools Seek Veterans
California's educational institutions are actively seeking transitioning service members offering careers with an opportunity to "Serve Again." The U.S. Department of Education's "Troops to Teachers" program connects people who still have the desire to continue serving their communities with employers looking to fill shortages in California's classrooms and across the nation. Troops to Teachers provide help for veterans who are considering a job in teaching kindergarten through 12th grade. The organization can help with credentialing and with stipends as high as $5,000 to help offset the costs of becoming a teacher. For more information, visit the Troops to Teachers website.
Graduate School Possible with Post 9/11 GI Bill
A provision included in the Post-9/11 GI Bill covers graduate-level education. The Yellow Ribbon GI Enhancement Program allows Post-9/11 GI Bill-eligible service members to attend a participating private, graduate or out-of state-university without having to pay the difference not covered by the bill. Participating schools voluntarily enter into an agreement with VA to fund tuition expenses that exceed the highest public in-state undergraduate tuition. The Yellow Ribbon program falls under the same guidelines as the Post-9/11 GI Bill. For more information about the Yellow Ribbon G.I. Enhancement Program, visit the VA Yellow Ribbon Program webpage.
Extra Social Security Credit for Some
If you served on active duty anytime between 1957 and 2001, you may qualify for a higher Social Security payment because of your military service. Under certain circumstances, special extra earnings for your military service during those years can be credited to your record for Social Security purposes. Special earnings credits are granted for periods of active duty or active duty training. For additional information, visit the Social Security website.
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