ATCFLYBOY02

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http://education.military.com/money-...ill-overview#3


I dont know if this was already posted but its ******* bad ***!!!! "He's" going to do something good before leaving!!

WheelsUp84z

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sounds pretty badass for the new comers, they dont have to pay their $1200 plus they are getting their living arrangements, books, and full tuition paid for. I however paid the $1200 plus the other $600 kicker(to get more money) already, oh well! For me the current Bill would be better because i would actually pocket some of the money as i dont plan on attending a large college and i have partial scholarships anyways.

BigT2002

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From what I read in the AFTimes, they are paying the $1200 + any additional you paid for back to you because its going to be offered to ALL people including those who didn't sign up for the GI Bill in BMT when they came in. Could be wrong though, but thats what it said.

My ONLY problem with this...what motivation do any of the good intelligent minded enlisted people have no outside of staying in for 10 years to pass it on to dependants if they choose, have to stay in? You basically just got a free 4-year degree from any major university no expense paid.

Just sayin...

NightWindDriftr

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Perhaps a ploy to downsize the military? This is a great deal and leaves little incentive to stay in the military. I'm one of the guys that's getting out as soon as my enlistment is up and this new MGIB is icing on the cake.

I would love to get my $1200 + $600 back but I won't cry over it seeing as how this is such a great deal.

I think McCain had it right with his version of the MGIB (the longer you stay in the more benefits you get) but like I said in a similar thread, it's hard to turn this down. VERY hard.

Adam98Z

That is some good news

jester177

if i didnt have a kid on the way i would get out go to school and hit up ots uppon graduation/ maybe. oh well it can wait and be put towards a masters or a second degree.

wannabess00

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The estimation showed a 16% drop in retension rate but likely 16% enlistment increase so we'll see how it goes but its a well deserved bill.

Thank you Sen. Jim Webb

NightWindDriftr

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I did read that part, but we have to consider something: this MGIB on steroids is going to affect long term retention in a big way. I suspect that most of the new 16% replacements will be the one term only crowd (like myself, but I'm doing 6).

I'm wondering how this will affect the NCO corps? All branches of the military need strong E-4/6s.

wannabess00

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to my knowledge one termers equal a large percentage of enlistments already. I believe its as high as 75%

ryanvv355

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Icing on the cake for me too, 10 months 18 days left.

So if you seperate before August 1 2009, do you still get you $1,200 back?

Fratsit

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For those that are interested. Attached is an EXCEL file that lists the most expensive public schools by state. Since the new Bill is capped at the most expensive public school....this may be of benefit to those looking to attend a private school.

http://www.gibill2008.org/Assets/Cha..._Breakdown.xls

Here is the link to the IAVA website where the spreadsheet was sourced from:

http://www.gibill2008.org/index.html

Some very good info there, too.

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Frat

Fratsit

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The official phamplet as taken from the VA website:

http://www.gibill.va.gov/S22/S22%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf

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Frat

OnewayDave

I like it! I was one of the "you get nothing" crowd! Could not even pay the $1200 to buy in. This is very good.

brad8266

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Maybe some enlisted will get out, get a degree, and then rejoin as commissioned officers. Bet that wasnt considered.

I highly doubt this new GI bill is going to affect retention at all. Too many members dont use the bill as it already existed anyway.

Fratsit

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I agree. This is a great deal. If someone chooses to leave the military and take advantage of this...more power to them.

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Frat

MUSTANGBRKR02

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It has its ups and downs both ways depending where you are attending college