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08-20-2008, 01:06 PM

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Can the new MGIB be used to get an AMT rating? My friend and I just did a whopping 1.5 months at Fort Benning OUST, and now he wants to get an AMT rating.

08-20-2008, 01:50 PM

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Does anyone know if you can you use the new GI Bill for type ratings?

08-20-2008, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by FLY6584

Does anyone know if you can you use the new GI Bill for type ratings?

I'll give it a 99.9% sure that you can. Used Ch1606 for my type, didn't see anything changing this in the new legislation.

08-20-2008, 08:30 PM

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I'll give it a 99.9% sure that you can. Used Ch1606 for my type, didn't see anything changing this in the new legislation.

Nice. How much of the 737 type does it typically pay for?

08-21-2008, 12:48 AM

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Way I understand it only the old GI Bill is good for types... cannot use the newer GI Bill... but that is just what I read in the paper.

08-21-2008, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by TurboDog

My step-dad is in the Navy Reserve right now. He has 11 years active duty under his belt and at least 6 years of reserves to include another year active duty that he was called up for 2 years ago. I am 28 years old, would I qualify for the new GI Bill?

If not, are there other assistance programs that would be available to me as one of his children?

Your 28 years old! At that age you're not a child by definition unless your living with him and your 100% disabled. At 28 you still have time to EARN your own.

08-21-2008, 10:52 AM

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Scout, you could earn the benefit the same way the rest of us have....just a thought.

08-21-2008, 01:03 PM

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Scout, you could earn the benefit the same way the rest of us have....just a thought.

Thanks for your thought. Don't assume...I have earned my benefits with over 26 years of active duty service. The past and future MGIB is a great deal.....but it's not a free ride.

08-25-2008, 07:37 PM

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Any idea if the new GI Bill will forgive some of your student loans? I know it's wishful thinking...

08-26-2008, 11:56 AM

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Informative Article on MGIB

Here's a good article on the new bill.
GI Bill: VA On How It Impacts You

As I feared, if you retire(d) or separated before Aug 2009 you can't transfer the benefits to your spouse or children. Guess they didn't think those who met all the other requirements and served in the war during the Bush administration were worth the added expense.