Well it depends a lot on what your living situation is and what your looking for as far as living arrangements. A single person living in a 700$-800$ apartment while in school can most certainly budget wisely and live off of Bah. Even more so, if your living rent free with family. However, a more practical answer would be no. It helps a lot but if you are on your own and pay all of your own bills then you will need some other form of income. Keep in mind you only get bah the months that you’re in school so you’ll also have to account for the time in between semesters when you’ll have bills.
IDK about that. Did some calculations and it looks like I'll have to get second income. I'll only get BAH for 5 months(if you're a full time student), so that alone is a problem. If you're studying in a low cost area, that BAH is not going to be enough at all. You better have some savings at least 15K before you get out.
Thanks. The book stipend stuff is gonna be a HUGE! boost.and I thank u for covering that part because I already knew about the housing allowance but wasn't sure about the Book stipend. Now I'm better informed. Thanks u
Do you get an LES ? or some what is coming in and going out? Seems like the monthly stipend is never the same... and is there a way to verify what date the school reports for start/finish semesters?
Be careful, The school will not send out the enrollment verification until about the first week of school. Remember what I said in the video, once school has started and you have actually attended classes the school will then verify your enrollment because you have shown up. They need to see that you're actually attending class. They're not going to send it out before classes start because there's no guarantee that you will not drop out before school starts.
Great question! You ONLY get the monthly housing allowance the months that you are in school. So you will have to calculate expenses for the months you aren't in school. Maybe get a job the months your not in school or take out student loans in addition to the GI Bill to cover expenses.
Hey I am currently registered in Devry for 12 Sememster hours. The VA is only covering 3 of them due to 1 of them being a transistional math class because i didn’t do so well on my placement tests. Will i recieve the full BAH?
I am wondering if military do make payback for BAH? My husband and I got married in August and until now going to November, I do not have and see any BAH on LES. I could not tell my husband to move with me to Florida since I am waiting for the BAH first to appear since it will be use for the payment for the rent offbase.
Look into vocational rehab with the VA, they’ll pay for the rest of your school as long as you have some days left. I would definitely contact them now www.va.gov/opa/publications/benefits_book/benefits_chap03.asp
Hi, Cammy . My husband has been at BCT about 5 weeks. He's in white phase . There's been 3 deposits on the 1st and 15th. But it seems like it's regular pay . I haven't seen a bah . Will bah payments come as a second deposit after the 1st and 15th ? I'm so confused
I have a question, are you only getting BAH during your school? Like for example once the fall semester ends they will stop giving you BAH? Coz I want to figure it out if after each semester if they still giving you BAH.
Is there a requirement for how many classes you have to take a semester? I'm trying to go to school for nursing and I only have 7 pre req classes and they will only allow me to take one or two a semester most likely only one semester because they have to be taken in a certain order.
Do you know if being married increases the GI bill BAH? Just like actually duty does married to a civilian that is. Or should I assume I am going to receive normal bah
I understand you can’t receive the POST 9-11 GI Bill BAH if you’re still on active duty. But what if I transferred 100% of it to civilian spouse, can they use it and receive BAH at the same time we are receiving active Duty BAH? I’ve seen several people doing this
The Brother Pill I’m. It sure how my nursing school works but I know for sure it’s 12 credits and it’s still going to be counted as full time so 3 credits per class= 12 CH. that’s how I got the 4 classes.
Hey my COE says I’m eligible for 90% is that because I’m still active? I’ll be officially out in December of this year making my total tis 3 years and 16 weeks I plan on attending college January of 2021 but I’m confused on why it says 90% still
I did the same thing. I began terminal leave and my program and I had to call them for my second months pay. Living my best life in Honolulu 🌺 I recommend having a small part time job to help with the little things. Working is so much better when you know you can quit anytime you’d like. Also, online classes only receive $700 a month, but semesters are shorter saving your GI bill months for any needed prerequisites.
Ummmmmm no, I would NOT recommend having a part-time job your first year in law school. In fact, some law schools have you sign a waiver that stipulates that you cannot work more than 20 hours in a week. Other Law Schools stipulate that you CANNOT work at all!! Let me emphasize how rigorous law school is, it is far beyond the rigors of obtaining a bachelor's or master's degree. It's a doctorate-level education if you can help it DON'T WORK!! Trust me you will do a lot better focusing on law school because your grades WILL suffer I've seen it. It's important not only to get into law school but to STAY IN.
I’m not in law school. My medical lab program says you shouldn’t work either but being realistic the GI bill doesn’t stretch that far when you live alone. Speaking on the GI bill it always helps to have a little more income
@@757Princess I understand where you're coming from however, I believe that if you can help it, don't work. I'm not sure of what type of medical program you're in or what level of education it is. It's not as difficult to have a part-time job when you're getting an associate, bachelor's, or master's degree. When I was getting my bachelor's at one point I had three jobs the curriculum is not as stressful. Any law student will tell you not to work there's a reason law schools have this rule in place. But yes, if you're not pursuing a doctoral program, then yes having a job does help and is a great way to cover what the GI Bill doesn't.
@@allshadesofamber when you apply and get accepted it’s automatic. Your first check will be on the first of the month after ur first day of school. There’s an online calculator to see how much you should expect.
There’s also at least 500 your entitled to for a book stipend. This will be automatic. Its $1000 annually and automatic but you must be enrolled full time. I say 500 bc it is sometimes broken up into two diff semesters so don’t be alarmed if it’s not the full $1000 out the gate. If you have any more questions, ask away.
Thanks for explaining and making it straight to the point. I now have a better understanding of how the GI works. Greatly appreciate it!
Also, thank you for your service and go forth and do great things in law school. God is good
Is BAH definitely liveable? Like does it cover all your expenses, or should I also expect to work in conjunction?
Well it depends a lot on what your living situation is and what your looking for as far as living arrangements. A single person living in a 700$-800$ apartment while in school can most certainly budget wisely and live off of Bah. Even more so, if your living rent free with family. However, a more practical answer would be no. It helps a lot but if you are on your own and pay all of your own bills then you will need some other form of income. Keep in mind you only get bah the months that you’re in school so you’ll also have to account for the time in between semesters when you’ll have bills.
IDK about that. Did some calculations and it looks like I'll have to get second income. I'll only get BAH for 5 months(if you're a full time student), so that alone is a problem. If you're studying in a low cost area, that BAH is not going to be enough at all. You better have some savings at least 15K before you get out.
Hey, CW, how’ve you been?! It’s great news to hear that you made it into law school! Bay forever, yeah!
Thank you so much for sharing this.
Thanks. The book stipend stuff is gonna be a HUGE! boost.and I thank u for covering that part because I already knew about the housing allowance but wasn't sure about the Book stipend.
Now I'm better informed.
Thanks u
thank you for your videos!! i’ve been taking notes and typing them up in a word doc for later. ❤️🤝
Aww thanks!! Glad I can help!! Any questions I'm here.
Do you get an LES ? or some what is coming in and going out? Seems like the monthly stipend is never the same... and is there a way to verify what date the school reports for start/finish semesters?
Very helpful video. I’ll be calling my school tomorrow to get them to send the enrollment verification.
Be careful, The school will not send out the enrollment verification until about the first week of school. Remember what I said in the video, once school has started and you have actually attended classes the school will then verify your enrollment because you have shown up. They need to see that you're actually attending class. They're not going to send it out before classes start because there's no guarantee that you will not drop out before school starts.
On deposits, The stipend appears as VATREAS, I’m wondering what does the BAH appear as?
7 months later, how does the bah appear as on your bank acct?
Do they give you the monthly housing allowance year round or only the months you are going to school
Great question! You ONLY get the monthly housing allowance the months that you are in school. So you will have to calculate expenses for the months you aren't in school. Maybe get a job the months your not in school or take out student loans in addition to the GI Bill to cover expenses.
@@cammyatlarge1292 Thanks for the info, what if you take 1 max 2 intersession courses in the summer and winter semesters?
@@cammyatlarge1292 so if I’m taking summer classes would they give bah for that?
I have a question I’m currently enrolled in the MGIB, am I able to switch to the post 9/11 ? After I get out in about a year or so
Hey I am currently registered in Devry for 12 Sememster hours.
The VA is only covering 3 of them due to 1 of them being a transistional math class because i didn’t do so well on my placement tests.
Will i recieve the full BAH?
I am wondering if military do make payback for BAH? My husband and I got married in August and until now going to November, I do not have and see any BAH on LES. I could not tell my husband to move with me to Florida since I am waiting for the BAH first to appear since it will be use for the payment for the rent offbase.
Question I have 5 days left of post 911 GI benefits. I want to start school this Fall. Will it cover my full semester including BAH?
Look into vocational rehab with the VA, they’ll pay for the rest of your school as long as you have some days left. I would definitely contact them now www.va.gov/opa/publications/benefits_book/benefits_chap03.asp
Hi, Cammy . My husband has been at BCT about 5 weeks. He's in white phase . There's been 3 deposits on the 1st and 15th. But it seems like it's regular pay . I haven't seen a bah . Will bah payments come as a second deposit after the 1st and 15th ? I'm so confused
How does the school bill you while you wait on funds?
I have a question, are you only getting BAH during your school? Like for example once the fall semester ends they will stop giving you BAH? Coz I want to figure it out if after each semester if they still giving you BAH.
That's true. You might want to look at fasfa or unemployment benefits.
Thank you for sharing
Thanks, super helpful for the questions I had.
Can you use your gi bill bah towards owning a house under the va loan?
That I am not entirely sure, you'll have to call the VA and see. Sorry.
Is there a requirement for how many classes you have to take a semester? I'm trying to go to school for nursing and I only have 7 pre req classes and they will only allow me to take one or two a semester most likely only one semester because they have to be taken in a certain order.
Do you know if being married increases the GI bill BAH? Just like actually duty does married to a civilian that is. Or should I assume I am going to receive normal bah
No..u don't get extra
Everyone gets BAH with dependent pay
Is the college fund (kicker) on top of the BAH (MHA) ? Thx
Thank you for your service ❤️
I understand you can’t receive the POST 9-11 GI Bill BAH if you’re still on active duty. But what if I transferred 100% of it to civilian spouse, can they use it and receive BAH at the same time we are receiving active
Duty BAH? I’ve seen several people doing this
thank you
Thanks for the info!
If you live with your parents do you still get the BAH?
Yes, BAH is based off the school you go to.
Do you need to provide a lease for bah?
No
So what I understand is you can take one class at a time or do you have to take multiple for The bah ?
You have to be full time
Teebaby01 right but what is, “Full time?”
The Brother Pill I believe it’s like 15 credits something like that like for me it’s 12 credits
Teebaby01 so you take 4 classes in a semester which equates to 12 credit hours?
The Brother Pill I’m. It sure how my nursing school works but I know for sure it’s 12 credits and it’s still going to be counted as full time so 3 credits per class= 12 CH. that’s how I got the 4 classes.
happy veterans day....
Do you have to maintain a certain GPA?
That is something I need to know also
@@martinrps13 I’m over here freaking out about failing a class LMAO
@@amarapark6539 I hope it is not the same as when you take one as failing a class while active duty and having to pay TA back.
Cs for undergraduate
Bs for graduate
@@sergiolopez1855 what?
Thank you !!!! 😊
Hey my COE says I’m eligible for 90% is that because I’m still active? I’ll be officially out in December of this year making my total tis 3 years and 16 weeks I plan on attending college January of 2021 but I’m confused on why it says 90% still
U answered your own question. .you're still in
I did the same thing. I began terminal leave and my program and I had to call them for my second months pay. Living my best life in Honolulu 🌺
I recommend having a small part time job to help with the little things. Working is so much better when you know you can quit anytime you’d like.
Also, online classes only receive $700 a month, but semesters are shorter saving your GI bill months for any needed prerequisites.
Ummmmmm no, I would NOT recommend having a part-time job your first year in law school. In fact, some law schools have you sign a waiver that stipulates that you cannot work more than 20 hours in a week. Other Law Schools stipulate that you CANNOT work at all!! Let me emphasize how rigorous law school is, it is far beyond the rigors of obtaining a bachelor's or master's degree. It's a doctorate-level education if you can help it DON'T WORK!! Trust me you will do a lot better focusing on law school because your grades WILL suffer I've seen it. It's important not only to get into law school but to STAY IN.
I’m not in law school. My medical lab program says you shouldn’t work either but being realistic the GI bill doesn’t stretch that far when you live alone. Speaking on the GI bill it always helps to have a little more income
@@757Princess I understand where you're coming from however, I believe that if you can help it, don't work. I'm not sure of what type of medical program you're in or what level of education it is. It's not as difficult to have a part-time job when you're getting an associate, bachelor's, or master's degree. When I was getting my bachelor's at one point I had three jobs the curriculum is not as stressful. Any law student will tell you not to work there's a reason law schools have this rule in place. But yes, if you're not pursuing a doctoral program, then yes having a job does help and is a great way to cover what the GI Bill doesn't.
If you get out as an e-4 will you get BAH for law school ?
Yes.
Do you mind explaining how?
@@allshadesofamber when you apply and get accepted it’s automatic. Your first check will be on the first of the month after ur first day of school. There’s an online calculator to see how much you should expect.
There’s also at least 500 your entitled to for a book stipend. This will be automatic. Its $1000 annually and automatic but you must be enrolled full time. I say 500 bc it is sometimes broken up into two diff semesters so don’t be alarmed if it’s not the full $1000 out the gate. If you have any more questions, ask away.
@@bigzeus3236 thanks for your help. I appreciate it.
❤️💯❤️
Can i use my gi bill for online classes?
Yes
Yes but i was told you dont get as much if youre doing online goin to class is higher pay
@@cherbenning2297 VA.gov will show you how much you will get for your school and how much BAH for online only. Usually its less than $900 a month.
I have 15 months left in the army, when is the best time to start talking to colleges?
You can wait until you get out. Have about a month or two off 6 max then start school.
Hell no why would u get extra bah
Can a wife apply for her husband stipend
Your husband would have to do it lol