Using the Post 9/11 G.I Bill to go to College

Hey guys I am out of the Navy and have settled down a bit, in this video follow me along for my first day at community college!
If you serve in the military for a certain amount of time and you get out with an honorable discharge you are eligible to use the Montgomery or Post 911 G.I Bill to pay for schooling or training.
If you have specific questions DM me on Instagram: travelingwithjose
#navylife #gibill #veteran

[@douglascriner6758]

Jose, great move! You might be a little rusty with schoolwork, but you will very soon learn that the basic skills you honed in the Navy will give you a powerful boost. I'm thinking of things like maturity, punctuality, time management, self-confidence, responsibility, endurance, and willingness to knuckle down when required. Go for all A's! You will be a shoe-in for the big-name school of your choice - which might change during the next two years. I think excellent, competitive colleges like very sharp veterans - your being on the G.I. Bill, they won't have to pay you big bucks in scholarships to recruit you. You will be in the driver's seat if you keep your grades up.

[@NICKYMGTV]

proud of you man keep it up! #schoolwithjose

[@TravelingwithJose]

Thanks 🙏🏼

[@machaco0418]

Jose! Really liked the video! How nervous you got reminded me of my first day at college in the States! Keep it up and stay safe!

[@TravelingwithJose]

Thanks for watching Masako! I will be nervous again when I start at the other University. Hope you’re doing well in Japan. Stay safe also🙏🏼

[@desertfoxx1823]

Congrats dude and best of luck!

[@analeiva6812]

Good luck Jose! God is with you!🙏😃👍

[@alotofworld]

Jose I can’t believe your college is 30 minutes from where I live it’s also so cool you just came back from El Salvador which is my mom’s home country

[@slickrick8595]

Have 18 months left in the Navy so I’m starting to look into schools and different career paths. Good luck

[@TravelingwithJose]

Good luck to you too!

[@jholl3357]

Thank you for your service! Just seperated from the Airforce and I will be be starting classes this fall and I am definitely feeling nervous but excited :D

[@TravelingwithJose]

Likewise! Wish you the best 🙏🏼

[@straightgrizzly]

awsome video glad ur pursuing your educational goals. dont stop traveling and remember me on your next trip!!!

[@delraydad7516]

$60 to rent three text books? Man when I went to University that was the cost of a pencil in the School book store!

[@timdettmann4067]

Jose, just happened to come across your channel, it is great! You are an inspiration to all young people of how to do things in life the right way. I too am a Navy vet, except I was stationed in the god awful place of Norfolk on a destroyer, ugh! I also chose the wrong rate, I was an HT then a DC. Went to college when I got out and started screwing up. Eventually straightened my life out. I look forward to future videos of yours to see how you are doing. Good luck shipmate.

[@TravelingwithJose]

Thanks for watching and your comment 🙏🏼

[@deepcoolclear]

Stay with it brah and work hard you will be successful . Use that video skills for photo journalism you have a talent.

[@juantejada7330]

JOSE, LET ME TELL U SOMETHING THAT I WATCH ALL U VIDEOS AND I AM SALVADOREAN TOO. CONGRATULATIOS THAT U GOT BACK TO SCHOOL BRO. BENDICIONES! NOTE: MY WRITING IT'S NOT THAT GOOD OK HEHE😁🤣👍👍👍

[@TravelingwithJose]

Hey Juan gracias por ver mis videos! No worries the fact that you are trying to write is all that matters. Take care 😁

[@Mike_Spor]

i went to school (AA, 2 years) while still in the military at 75% discount. THEN, I used my GI Bill once I got out to finish with a my Masters. I currently do nothing I went to school for. :) after 9/11, the aviation industry fell, so I changed careers. I recommend studying anything that deals with money, marketing, banking, stocks, hedge funding etc...lol. otherwise, goto the best partying school and have a blast. meet lots of rich kids parents and become best friends, especially if they work for companies like Goldman Sachs. Its alot about who you know...great minds with big capital.

[@TravelingwithJose]

Thanks for the advice!

[@kurtstik]

Don’t give up man. I’m your average guy. Keep posting shit. You have a good vibe. Just be you.

[@jeanetteb6406]

I started my communications major at a 2 year then transferred out. I think you'll love being able to get back into the rhythm of school at a cc first😊. Good luck !

[@TravelingwithJose]

That’s awesome. Yeah I’m glad I chose this path especially with our current situation. Which field did you study?

[@jeanetteb6406]

Traveling with Jose Yes! I hope everything gets better soon. But I did mass communications and journalism. It took me awhile to figure out which area to major in, but I was interested in writing /reporting. What about you?

[@TravelingwithJose]

I’m thinking Political Communication and Public Relations.

[@jeanetteb6406]

Traveling with Jose Wow! Political communication is a unique area to study. Sounds challenging, but we do need more good hearted people in those areas.

[@Borqie]

I just got accepted to do my MA In political communications in DC. congrats !!!! If we get anything at all from these studies it will definitely be entertaining dialogue.

[@TravelingwithJose]

Congratulations!! Where are you going?

[@Borqie]

Traveling with Jose Thanks, I’m going to Trinity Washington University. Hbu ?

[@kittyliscious4062]

Hola Jose, i wish you all the best. Buena suerte con todo. Dios te bendiga siempre 🙏

[@2prize]

I did the same starting last year. First year was rough, failed a few papers but I'm getting the hang of it. It's easy if you actually put the work in.

[@TravelingwithJose]

I’m swamped with assignments but I’m happy to be in school now.

[@jec1ny]

Fantastic news. Stay safe bro.

[@TravelingwithJose]

Thanks you too 🙏🏼

[@davidruiz8794]

I went to Nova also, don't pay for parking! park in the streets, it is free and not far a lot from campus! GL

[@AjCanda]

Yeah Jose, come visit Philippines. I am also going back to school soon.

[@TravelingwithJose]

As soon as I get a chance I will go to the Philippines! Good luck with school.

[@karenmontenegro1272]

Best of luck Jose !!

[@estheracquah2579]

Can you make a video on the difference, prod and cons between Post 9/11 and GI bill and why you picked post 9/11?

[@estheracquah2579]

Can you do a video talking about the difference, pros and cons and why you picked post 9/11 of post 9/11 and GI bill

[@jorgedelao1239]

Keep going jose I like your videos and maybe in the future you can be the president of El Salvador

[@Caoskii]

Hey Jose, currently going through Voc Rehab for schooling to save my Post 9/11 for the future. Starting class next week since my discharge from the Marines 2 years ago. Assuming you’ve transferred to a university, how has it been?

[@TravelingwithJose]

Thats great that you knew to do that. Got a video coming out soon about that topic.

[@stephenmac23]

Hey Jose, i know this video is old but I would really appreciate your answer. How long do you have to serve to get 100% GI Bill for college? Thanks

[@beckyg3645]

Where were u stationed in the navy? I am currently in the navy now.

[@TravelingwithJose]

I was stationed in Yokosuka, Japan.

[@darrrkangel]

The GI bill is also paying for my school. If you receive refund checks if that something you have to pay back?

[@jordandomm3195]

Dude so I just got my classes and I have a 9/11 Gi Bill. Will I be responsible for paying the tuition until it kicks in during this 1st month to month and a half?

[@haikaladam2100]

have fun jose

[@jerrylu3740]

Good luck bud!!

[@TravelingwithJose]

Thanks Leu!

[@jerrylu3740]

Traveling with Jose come visit us when you get finish with your schooling the whole fam misses you!

[@MrYoonKim]

Yo! I'm doing my shore at PAX Maryland. Whenever the situation dies down lets grab some dinner at DC.

[@TravelingwithJose]

Sounds good!

[@emeksb4823]

Goodluck bro

[@kevinwebb1833]

G-1 FOR LIFE

[@stevenmajicmike]

@Traveling with Jose what are your thoughts about the aviation boatswain's mate fuels ( ABF ) what there rating like ?

[@mahanaimpro]

Hey bro, thank you for your service!! Can you use the same G.I Bill for both Undergraduate and Graduate? How much money do you get for College ??

[@TravelingwithJose]

From my understanding you can only do it for one or the other. You can fund your whole Bachelor’s. You also get a monthly housing stipend but it is only covering the months you go to school. It doesn’t cover the summers in between.

[@mahanaimpro]

@@TravelingwithJose THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@mahanaimpro]

@@TravelingwithJose THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@californiachik619]

You can actually get GI Bill to pay for both bachelors & masters. Please don’t use it on community college. It’s a total waste because every state has free community college for veterans. Just use your GI Bill for when you transfer to an actual university. Do your two years there. You’ll have 2 years left of your GI Bill which you can use on your Masters. This is what I did. Just please don’t use your GI Bill for community college!!!

[@njpme]

@@californiachik619 not every state have free community College for veterans

[@cr7neymar908]

What did you mean by "The navy made me go to this college to get my monthly payment"?

[@TravelingwithJose]

The Navy gives you a monthly stipend based on the zip code of your schools campus.

[@julianjrobertson]

I'm gonna be real nice bud, b/c you're probably just a cook or something, but q good thing to put in the video would maybe be what the title says, as it indicates what the contents should be, oh and if you're gonna bs about what you had for breakfast maybe just don't do it im lieu of the introduction as it's function is to prepare us for the part where you would've told us what you put in the title. Besides that whole video great work keep it up man

[@miguelflores-ur3bh]

Ok so the gov pays for your schooling but what you got to give them in return cuz you know nothing is free lol

[@TravelingwithJose]

5 years of my life...but I got to travel the world and many other benefits.

[@douglascriner6758]

Miguel, he earned those educational benefits through his service in the U.S. armed forces. He doesn't owe anybody anything more - except to keep the V.A. informed of his address of where to send checks and where he is enrolled in school. Another benefit he will receive, say four years from now, when he seeks employment after college: prospective employers will note his military service, which will give him a big leg up compared to others.

[@detroitgagt]

Thanks for your service, if you dont mind how old are you? I just turned 28 and im just now going in.

[@TravelingwithJose]

Thanks for watching. I am 26. I joined when I was 20

[@detroitgagt]

Ah ok thanks for the reply

[@Confidential619]

You say in the begining that you haven't done math in a long time, but don't you have to know all that because of the asvab? To me it looks like you're really smart.

[@TravelingwithJose]

I knew some of the math for the asvab but that was a long time ago.

[@juanvillalobos7486]

So the first two years of collage are just prerequisite?

[@TravelingwithJose]

Basically

[@Will-gi3wg]

Hey Jose, I am interested in joining the Navy and I wanted to get more info on vacations in the Navy. I know the Navy pays for 30 days vacation per year but I want to know is if its possible to take more than 30 days off per year for vacation even if it's not paid. How did you schedule your vacations during service?

[@Will-gi3wg]

Another question, after completing my service in active duty, say 4 years, I will be able to go back as a civilian and use up my VA benefits. Could you confirm this? Thank you

[@TravelingwithJose]

Hey Will, you are given 2.5 days per month to use them when you have accumulated at least a weeks worth. Taking more than 30 days if you have not accumulated them is really hard to do. You have no days off if you do not work but there are many holidays and random days off when the chain of command feels like giving them to you. I would always take a break after deployments. Also, it is not worth taking more than 30 days off while stationed overseas because they take away your overseas pay and you don’t want that to happen.

[@TravelingwithJose]

Yes, if you serve for more that 90 days and get out with an honorable discharge you will be able to use your VA benefits. I am now using them to go to school.

[@devinhunter6837]

¡Feliz Día de Independencia Salvadoreña Tardía, Jose!

[@christiank.gonzalez7497]

Hey man what was your rate in the Navy? I picked IS for my rate and I'm leaving for boot camp nov.24. Was picking IS a good idea?

[@TravelingwithJose]

I was an AO. I had a couple friends who were IS I didn’t hear too many complains from them.

[@jamesdelgado2302]

@ Christian K. Gonzalez You chose an excellent rate. Definitely demanding but you learn a lot and transferable to the civilian sector. A and c school is difficult but very rewarding

[@hennyandcheeseballs8629]

What was your pay grade when you got out ?

[@adelacruz3449]

how come you haven't taken some courses in the navy?

[@anthonyruiz9370]

Does your rent get paid for by the Post 9/11 while you are in school?

[@TravelingwithJose]

Yes but they only pay for when you are in class so summers you don’t get paid

[@timelier]

How do I apply for my post 9/11

[@TravelingwithJose]

Go on to the main VA benefits page.

[@CarloAmador]

do you ever miss the navy ??

[@my7314]

Go you! Sounds like a cool degree

[@iPooptarts]

I have some questions, can I contact you through email or anything else

[@TravelingwithJose]

If you have Instagram you can find me at Travelingwithjose

[@RypienGT]

hows things going mate?

[@ikeriascott7946]

In any and every decision you make in life, no matter what it is make sure it aligns with God and not with the world. God is way bigger than anybody and is far more powerful so don’t get so caught up on trying to please “men” and do things for them, but rather do things for Jesus Christ our Lord and savior. Remember we as humans must live through God. Each of us has a purpose in life that needs to be accomplished. Always keep your focus on the Lord and not worldly things. Worldly things hold no true value.❤️ Colossians 3:23 “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men.”❤️

[@javonpruitt1951]

could you use the GI Bill to cover your books?

[@TravelingwithJose]

You get a $500 book stipend every semester.

[@Destinixoxx]

I have questions!

[@TravelingwithJose]

Ask away

[@iiBulleTz]

montgomery or post 9/11?

[@TravelingwithJose]

post 9/11