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Does VA voc rehab still pay for graduate degrees?
Jan 22, 2014 · Many times the need for higher education is straight-forward and found in the job description. For example, to become a vocational rehabilitation counselor (in the VBA), one must possess a Master's in Rehabilitation Counseling (and it used to be "or in a related field" but they are becoming stricter with this specific requirement).
Does voc rehab count as GI Bill benefits?
Apr 16, 2020 · Pursuing a second graduate degree or some other form of education could also work in your favor. Assuming you receive the benefit, talk to the VA and your school to determine your best option for acquiring these resources. If you think you are eligible for voc rehab, just go ahead and apply for it.
What is Chapter 31 (vocational rehabilitation and employment)?
Feb 26, 2013 · He will need to convince Voc Rehab that the decision to add additional training for a PhD is a worthwhile cause. If the goal is different on your IWRP from being a university professor, it may be ...
Does degree type matter to VA?
What is VoC rehab?
Voc rehab, on the other hand, recognizes the physical and mental challenges invoked by the military. As opposed to the GI Bill, which is bestowed on you, voc rehab is an assistance program, thereby having different constraints.
Can I get GI Bill for higher education?
Your GI Bill is not the only way you can pay for higher education. Fortunately, with Chapter 31 (Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment), you can now receive benefits to pay for your education. Your eligibility depends on just two things; firstly, if you have a service-connected disability rating of at least 10% (“serious” employment handicap). Secondly, if you have a rating of over 20% (with employment handicap) and do not have a dishonorable discharge.
What questions should I ask my VA?
There are three main questions I need to know more information about: 1 How many months of benefits have you used from either the GI Bill or Voc Rehab? 2 Is your IWRP goal on your VA paperwork to be a university professor, specifically? 3 When did you separate from the military?
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.
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.