Can you change your entitlement to Ch 31?
Your entitlement to Ch 31 doesn't change due to school costs. They CAN deny the high-cost school, but they can't deny your entitlement in general. They could try to force you to go to a different school or pick a different career but they can't find you as not entitled simply due to being currently enrolled at a high-cost school. Also, as others have said, you don't need to be out of school to be approved. I was attending school and paying on my own dime when I was approved. Your counselor doesn't seem to understand how things work very well and I would probably ask for a new counselor or for a supervisory review.
Do you have to be out of school to enroll in VoC rehab?
You do not need to be out of school to enroll in voc rehab. If you're already set for GI Bill for the semester, that would simply continue until the end of the semester, at which point having already set up voc rehab, that would then take effect the following semester - just ensure your schools certifying official knows this. I had a semester where I was enrolled in GI Bill instead of voc rehab because of the certifying official not reading my counselors email. Would have been quicker if I had just done it for the initial switch.#N#Also, that is correct. The amount counselors can approve is 25k. The next step is their supervisor, then regional office (might be 1 more step before or after that last one, I forget). Tuition can be (and often is for med school) above 25k, and still approved. I'm not sure where those numbers are documented off hand as I've not read them anywhere except from other groups/forums.
What is a serious employment handicap?
These are terms of art and are defined within 38 CFR Part 21.50-52. The latter, “Serious Employment Handicap,” will allow the counselor to extend the veteran’s training beyond 48 months.
How long can a veteran use their educational benefits?
1. I assume the veteran has used 48 months of educational benefits. This point is significant because veterans can only use up to 48 months of combined educational benefits in most situations. The primary exception comes into play if the veteran has a higher disability rating.
Can you get a PhD with Voc Rehab?
However, Voc Rehab can lift the limit with the necessary approvals. If the veteran can create a good enough case for lifting the limit, then the veteran will be well on their way to a PhD. Another alternative could be to get accepted at a higher ranked university where the PhD programs are free. If the university is ranked within ...
Can you change your long term goal with a voc rehab counselor?
It can be difficult to change your long-term goal, which depends in great part on his Voc Rehab counselor’s willingness to fight for your case. He will need to convince Voc Rehab that the decision to add additional training for a PhD is a worthwhile cause.
Can a veteran get a PhD?
In this situation, the veteran is in better shape because he already has been approved for the goal. In today’s market , getting a PhD to teach at a university is a must.
What does the E in VR&E mean?
The “E” in VR&E stands for Employment, not Education. The veterans unfortunately told the counselor they wanted additional schooling and not skills to find work, right off the bat. Like Pandora’s box, once the intent of your application is stated, it’s hard to shut that door to an inevitable denial.
Do I need to get training to become an attorney?
Let’s say you want to teach at a college. You need to tell the counselor you want entry-level employment as a college professor. Yes, both of these goals require more schooling.
Is 60,000 a success in the first year?
It’s all about how you present the facts. A business grossing $60,000 in its first year may or may not be a success. Plus, a one-year success does not mean he will have success in the future. Regardless, claiming you’re God’s gift to the business community is probably not the best approach.
How long do you have to work to get a VoC stipend?
Hopefully they let you know that you are eligible for employment adjustment allowance (equal to two months stipend) once you are successfully employed for 90 days in a field of work related to your voc rehab plan.
Is VA Voc Rehab good for disabled veterans?
VA Voc Rehab is such a great benefit for disabled veterans...The va counselors do not help you but if you do enough research, you can reap the benefits. This episode shows you how I justified getting a MacBook Pro over an IBM laptop. I also talk about getting student supplies such as pens, pencils, backpacks, etc.