6 VR&E benefits you won't get with POST 9/11 |(VOC REHAB) |

[@theonlyone-xc3pu]

Big Respect for the number of comments that you not only responded to but also the depth of your answers. Many of the comments could be answered with research, but you still answered. If no one else says it, Thank you

[@Astrokeofluck]

@theonlyone-xc3pu. Much appreciated man. Veterans need help. We aren't all the sharpest tools in the shed

[@Aiyan777]

New sub here and just got approved for the VR&E. Wish I was smarter prior to using my Gibill because not sure if I can get the retroactive induction like you've mentioned ? Either way, I am grateful since education isn't cheap and nowadays, every job almost requires a BA and MBA. Thanks for the informative presentation!

[@Astrokeofluck]

@Aiyan777 Welcome. If your plan is to use VR&E in its entirety then I wouldn't be too concerned about the retroactive induction. It was beneficial to me because I backed out of VR&E after two semesters. The time I had left, in the program, was then refunded to my Post 9/11. Once you finish school, anytime you have remaining on VR&E should be eligible to be refunded to Post 9/11. Best of luck!

[@boiledstu]

Hi Aiyan! Did you get approved to pursue an MBA? Im in a similar situation. Any info would be helpful! thanks!

[@Bryan48950]

Any tips for applying?

[@boiledstu]

@@Bryan48950 I was denied for already having an undergraduate degree :/ Counselors reasoning was that even though you dont have a job right now and have limitations due to your service connected disabilities, you can get "a" job because you have an undergraduate degree. Ive heard of others succeed with similar circumstances as mine so I would give it your best shot.

[@Bryan48950]

@@boiledstu I see sorry to hear that, that’s ridiculous. I have heard of other people getting with an undergrad as well , have you put in for your appeal?

[@biggdangelo6980]

Don’t forget if you get approved for VR&E benefits. Your school will give you the money from your Pell grants if you qualify.

[@Astrokeofluck]

Yes! Also can be done using GI Bill.

[@agnbmotorsportsallgasnobra9470]

im currently in school using my 911 GI bill and i also have a job as a truck driver. do you think I can still sign up with VR&E ?

[@Astrokeofluck]

Yes. Still possible. I was in a similar situation as you when I was approved. I had a job and was finishing school on Post 911

[@demeitres100million9]

Im going to switch Careers. I used part of my post 911 to get an Associate Degree. I’m about to become an Electrician. I got laid off from my remote IT job with Severance pay.

[@EliasGonzalez-s4c]

Union electrician?

[@demeitres100million9]

@@EliasGonzalez-s4c I’ll avoid it if I can.

[@Astrokeofluck]

Have you applied ?

[@ericjohnson9759]

Can you use VR&E if you have GI Bill left and you are letting your kids use your GI Bill

[@Astrokeofluck]

@ericjohnson9759 yes, you just won't be eligible for the higher GI Bill rate

[@isaacperez2012]

Quick question, if you do get approved for Benefits do you need to stop working after being approved ?

[@Astrokeofluck]

No

[@gunchief0811]

1'957.00$ (annual book stipend) Subsistence allowance (723.00$ A month single veteran more with Dependents) Computer yes...(u need to request it) B.A.H.? That one is confusing because they say u cannot be eligible for any other G.I. bill benefit but I need to look into B.A.H. I am approved for VR&E. I'm looking forward to it...

[@Astrokeofluck]

Hey Bryan, you will get a monthly allowance while using VRE for education. I'm just not 100% what they call it exactly (BAH, MAH?). Just know that you will get an allowance

[@freeagent9753]

@@Astrokeofluck you CAN get BAH while doing VR&E if you have at least 1 DAY GI BILL left in your entitlement! cheers

[@Astrokeofluck]

That sounds right. Thanks man

[@antoniodavis8424]

That's awesome. Congratulations

[@theonlyone-xc3pu]

Thank you as I am currently trying to utilize the VR&E before utilizing the Post 9/11. I was uncertain, even with research, how the BAH would be paid but this adds clarity @@freeagent9753

[@angelajohnson4666]

Having a degree does not get a person a job. It depends on the major. Some careers such as engineering aspiring engineers can be hired while in pursuit of. One point that they need to change is the VA should not be determining what a veteran is pursuing for a major. Because the VA or the counselors do not know until the veterans know. The prejudgment needs to stop. How would a VA employee like to be told what career they could pursue? The VA should open the doors to actually see what the veterans could do. Many veterans are in the predicaments they are in because the government has 3/4 of the time been making poor decisions. Give all veterans a chance!

[@Astrokeofluck]

It sure doesn't. Depends on the degree and also how long you have been in/out of the job field

[@DR-mk2in]

Can you stack the gi bill and vr&e for 84 total months of bah

[@Astrokeofluck]

The maximum number of months that can be allotted between the two programs is 48 months. (36 Post 9/11 + 12 VR&E). Getting more than 48 months is possible but it would require approval.

[@thesoundsofconsciousness499]

Useful info

[@Astrokeofluck]

Thank you, doctor

[@EliasGonzalez-s4c]

So I’m going to school to be an electrician through the union. Im currently using my GI Bill but currently only have 15 days left so thinking about applying for the VR&E. Every 6 months you get a deduction of the GI bill. It goes from 100% to 80% and lower as you go. Does Voc Rehab do the same thing?

[@Astrokeofluck]

VRE is VOC, they changed the name. VRE would not deducted from your GI, it would provide essentially an additional 12 months of benefits

[@osvaldotello1171]

Can you still get bah if you are not fully eligible for gi bill? General discharge

[@Astrokeofluck]

No. I don't believe so. I'm sure you can try to request it

[@osvaldotello1171]

@astrokeofluck any tips on a discharge upgrade?

[@Astrokeofluck]

No sir. No experience there sorry

[@miguel.99ovr]

Still waiting on my 2nd month payment i after finishing school. I was supposed to receive it today and nobody seems to be able to help. All the va # don’t know anything & my counselor doesn’t respond

[@Astrokeofluck]

This video might help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWOpmJKKpqd2r5Y&lc=Ugyt212NFO9BGraJl114AaABAg

[@_BARCODE]

I was just approved, finishing my BA in Business (online) and my MSW paid for (in person school). My question is, my laptop is junk and I need a new one, can I get the VA to buy a new laptop to complete my online classes?

[@Astrokeofluck]

Yes you can and a printer if you want to. Those are both standard approvals

[@_BARCODE]

@@Astrokeofluck I ended up getting approved to buy my own and got reimbursed! They had me buy a 4 year warranty as well. Thanks!

[@laurajerome1735]

i havent used my gi bill yet will I still be able to apply for the vr&e?

[@Astrokeofluck]

Yes. You can still apply. I was approved while I still had my Post 9/11

[@babyandromeda8762]

Can I apply for VRE after I exhausted my post 911?

[@Astrokeofluck]

Yes, but it would be much more beneficial to you if you applied with atleast 1 day left on your post 9/11.

[@sarashahin9913]

Where can I see how much bah VR&E gives?

[@Astrokeofluck]

Do you have Post 9/11 left ?

[@sarashahin9913]

@@Astrokeofluck Yes I do i haven’t used it. If im correct tho as a full time student i would receive BAH at an E-5 rate?

[@Astrokeofluck]

@@sarashahin9913 Yes. That is correct. Same rate at post 9/11

[@federal6616]

Can 100% p/t use the VR&E?

[@Astrokeofluck]

Yes.

[@federal6616]

@@Astrokeofluck awesome!!!

[@galkkeiber8701]

I applied for my g.I for school for this coming semester. I also applied for fafsa. I started all this in April. I am not workin so fafsa approved me for my tuition and books. When I applied for my gi benefits I was told to apply for vr&e. I got a letter not too long after and just recently got my appointment for 2 weeks. Fafsa and tap has covered my tuition, so should I not bother with vr&e? Or should I use it for my bah or housing allowance. And is it true they don’t pay the same as the post 911 g.i bah? Will I still receive tuition or no? Just as I have used my gi bill in the past I got to use both but the va gi benefits came in first. I don’t know what to expect

[@brs293]

You should definitely use the vr&e. You will get some bah and I believe the Pell grant money will come to you as a refund.

[@Astrokeofluck]

Yes. I would still apply for VRE. The money you get from Pell Grant will dwindle. After your first year of school you won't get as much. You can use VRE and then be refunded all that Pell Grant money to your bank account. VRE BAH is the same as long as you still have time on your Post 9/11 left.

[@Astrokeofluck]

Agreed @brs293

[@galkkeiber8701]

Thank you!

[@Mr.conserv]

After you graduate does the counselor still contact you?

[@Astrokeofluck]

They will for a few weeks until all the paperwork is filed that finalizes you out of the program. They might keep tabs on you until you find a job. But you can also just request to leave the program, that's what I did.

[@Mr.conserv]

@@Astrokeofluck when do you ask for AEE? After you graduate? My counselor is sort of slow so I just want to be ahead. I graduate in December

[@Mr.conserv]

Eaa I think it’s called

[@Astrokeofluck]

Your counselor should be able process the request pretty quickly. I wasn't aware of the benefit until my counselor notified me about a week before graduation. If you give them a hands up a few weeks out that should be plenty

[@starrleo12]

Thank you

[@Astrokeofluck]

You're welcome

[@jeffreywright5523]

What do you do when you don’t have a good counselor?

[@Astrokeofluck]

Have you contacted the VRO for your region ?

[@tianahakkarach2893]

How much is the stipend for living

[@Astrokeofluck]

It depends on location, just like BAH. www.va.gov/education/gi-bill-comparison-tool/

[@tianahakkarach2893]

Vre is 736 full time

[@Astrokeofluck]

Yes, If you don't have time left on your Post 9/11!

[@ghettotroof]

accidently registered for classes and ran out of Post 9/11. if approved (maybe will not because i used full 9/11) will it pay previous balances/

[@Astrokeofluck]

I'm don't know this for sure, but I am going to say probably not. As this is an employment program, meant to help find veterans jobs. Paying back previous debts is beyond the scope of that I think

[@xuexxiong]

How does the timeline work for school. Is it like the GI Bill where you use about 8 or 9 months a year or is it a straight 48 months from the start.

[@Astrokeofluck]

Similar to Post 9/11. You are charged based on how many credit hours you take during a given semester. More credits hours = more months charged

[@xuexxiong]

@@Astrokeofluck I been trying to ask my VRC, but she says she doesn't know the formula.

[@Astrokeofluck]

www.military.com/education/gi-bill/active-duty-gi-bill-payment-rates.html/amp

[@VidX5]

Great video! n_n

[@Astrokeofluck]

Thanks again!

[@aisensantana6765]

I was told the dental was limited

[@Astrokeofluck]

To be expected. It's a 'free' government resource. Nothing's easy

[@SceneBreh]

Thanks for this video. So if i apply and get accepted. How does the induction work. I already used two years gi bill atm and i have 1 year left. And also will i get full bah since i still have gi bill?

[@Astrokeofluck]

Yes you should. As long as you have 1 day left on Post 9/11 you will get BAH

[@SceneBreh]

@@Astrokeofluck thank you and will it be partial or full?

[@Astrokeofluck]

It will depend on whether your taking any in person classes, if not the rate will be reduced