Are you a veteran of the armed forces or currently active duty? Did you know that you can attend college at the same time? And there are educational benefits that can cover college expenses. The GI Bill® is one of the main educational benefits for veterans, active duty, dependents, spouses, and survivors. So, what is the GI Bill®?

What is the GI Bill®?

The GI Bill® is funding from the Department of Veterans Affairs to help active duty armed forces members, veterans and their family cover tuition and other costs related to job training. There are multiple programs under the GI Bill®. Eligibility requirements and funding amounts vary for those that qualify.

What GI Bill Benefits Cover College Expenses?

There are benefits for veterans, active duty, dependents, spouses, and survivors. Many are classified as GI Bill benefits but there are a few additional educational benefits for those serving in the armed forces.

Post 9/11 GI Bill® – those eligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill® can apply for a maximum of 48 months of VA education benefits. You may be eligible for tuition, fees, money for housing, the cost of books and supplies. Plus, you may be eligible for money to help move from a rural area to go to school.

Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits – an educational benefit offered to military veterans with service-connected disability that limits their ability or prevents them from working. The Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits program helps veterans learn new skills, find a new job, start a business, and get educational counseling.

Montgomery GI Bill (Active Duty) – helps pay for education and training programs for those that have at least 2 years on active duty. The amount of money you receive depends on length of service, type of education program, category of program, and a few other criteria.

Montgomery GI Bill (Selected Reserve) – offers up to 36 months of education and training benefits for those serving in the armed forces. Benefits are eligible to those that qualify.

Post-Vietnam Era Education Assistant Program (VEAP) – benefits to continue education by using part of your military pay to help cover the cost of school. Benefits are determined by the Veterans’ Educational Assistance Program (VEAP), a government match program for educational assistance.

Dependents Educational Assistance – VA Benefits offered to dependents and survivors of veterans. You may qualify for Chapter 35 benefits or job training through the GI Bill® program.

What is a Military Friendly Institution?

Military friendly institutions, like CyberTex, invest in members of the armed forces. We coordinate with the Department of Veteran Affairs to provide benefits to support active duty and veteran students.

CyberTex offers members of the armed forces many benefits, including improved job opportunities, military educational benefits, career advance, and utilization of military skills and knowledge.

It can be hard to transition from military service to the civilian workforce, and CyberTex helps members of the armed forces cost subsidize expenses, complete educational curriculum, and find a job after graduation.

What are Trade Programs That Utilize Military Skills?

As a member of the armed forces, you have a foundation of military skills that are highly transferable to the civilian workforce. CyberTex offers some military friendly trades that you can transition into. They include:

Medical Assistant – in as little as 45 weeks, you can become a medical assistant. During the medical assistant program at CyberTex, you learn the basics of both clinical and administrative skills of medical office and patient management. As a medical assistant, you will use your military skills to help give patients the best health outcomes. From good communication and self-sufficiency to discipline and teamwork, as a medical assistant with military training, you will easily join the ranks of a hospital, doctor’s office, or other medical facility.

Vocational Nurse – prepares you for the clinical role working at a hospital, clinic, or other medical facility. In addition to classroom lectures, you will get hands-on training and perform clinical rounds with real patients. This vocational nursing program will prepare you for the licensing exam offered by the Texas Board of Nursing. Vocational nurses must be licensed to work in the state of Texas.

Network Engineer – in as little as 45 weeks, you can become a network engineer. CyberTex offers IT training for 14 certifications in the Network Engineer program, including Microsoft Azure, AWS, and other CompTIA and Microsoft certifications. Did you manage information technology in the military? If so, then becoming a network engineer can take your IT skills to the next level, helping civilian organizations manage network infrastructure and keep their network running smoothly.

HVAC Technician – CyberTex’s offers an 11-month HVAC training program with the flexibility of day and evening classes. You will be eligible to take the EPA – 608 certification from the US Environmental Protection Agency with our training. Your military skills of discipline, performance under pressure and dedication will help you become a successful HVAC technician.

Final Thoughts

Now that you know the GI Bill covers college expenses, it is time to learn more about CyberTex. We are a military friendly institution offering military service members career exploration, vocational training, and job search assistance. We help you transform your military skills into a trade that can serve as a life-long career.

CyberTex Institute of Technology is the premier one-stop veteran resource outside your local military command. Our guiding principle is to assist veterans in their transition and identify viable employment. We have several training programs that are approved by the Department of Veteran Affairs.

Our services include assisting veterans in filing for their educational benefits and disability and transfer of benefits to dependents. Our expert staff help veterans looking to transition into civilian employment by identifying pathways to careers outside uniform services.

Want to learn more? Contact us today.