MGIB American Flight Training Programs

Updates to MGIB

Recent changes to MGIB have resulted in a complicated mix of applied benefits. On the upside, those who are eligible for new Post 9-11 GI Bill, effective August 2009, will have increased monetary benefits for accredited college courses towards Associates, Bachelors, and graduate degrees. Instead of a set payment made directly to receipient, based on credit hours taken, the new GI Bill will pay all tuition and fees directly to the school. A seperate housing allowance payment will be made directly to recipient based on E-5 with dependents rate housing allowance. For recipients whose education goal is to attain a bachelors / higher degree this Post 9-11 GI Bill is the way to go.

The downside fo this new Bill is that it does not provide for any vocational career technical training such as flight training. For individuals who have finished their academic degree goals / do not require these degrees and are seeking further vocational training for career progression, the old GI Bill is still the best bet. If the individual has signed up and qualified for Post 9-11 GI Bill, they may change it back to the older GI Bill.