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Nhoover500

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I am still on active duty with roughly 60 days left , when can I expect to receive my first VA check? Also if anyone has been with the GI before is it true you only get 848$ if you take online courses?
 
The VA uses the Benefits Delivery At Discharge (BDD), and you should see your first VA compensation immediately after discharge, monthly thereafter.
 
I am still on active duty with roughly 60 days left , when can I expect to receive my first VA check? Also if anyone has been with the GI before is it true you only get 848$ if you take online courses?


Yes, online courses are roughly $850 a month per the GI Bill.
 
Nhoover500,

I unfortunately found out about online courses only receiving roughly $825 a month. I'm not about to transfer from Arizona State University Online to a local school just to have only a few credits transfer all for the full housing allowance.

The G.I. Bill comparison tool off the VA website can provide some good insight.

Arizona State's G.I. Bill Comparison Tool Results:

Tuition and Fees:
Fall: $5,396
Spring: $5,396

Housing Allowance:
Fall Total: $3,713
Spring Total: $3,713

Book Stipend:
Fall: $500
Spring: $500

 
Wow, $3713 for housing?!! It's only $1350/mo here in Oklahoma for me. :)
I get the cost of living difference.....
 
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