The GI Bill "Break Payment"

-- GI Bill Tip #25

The Montgomery GI Bill offers a payment for the "no class" period between semesters during the regular school year. There are some exceptions to the policy which are important to make note of: breaks longer than 56 days are unpaid, the student is on active duty, or the school does not use a term or semester class schedule.

You are also not authorized a break payment if your entitlements are due to end during the break. If you change schools or programs during the break, you may not be eligible for break pay. Students may request not to be paid during the break, but make sure to turn in your 'no-pay' request before the break starts, or you will be paid for the time.


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University of Phoenix

The University of Phoenix Online offers a 20% tuition discount for undergraduate programs and a 20% discount for graduate programs to all active duty military members, all members of the Selective Reserve, and their spouses. This discount is not applicable for members of the Individual Ready Reserve, the Standby Reserve, or the Retired Reserve. Other categories may receive tuition discounts, so please check with your Military Enrollment Advisor for details.

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Financing Your Education

You have several options available. Cash and credit cards are always popular. Federal financial aid is available, but if you participated in the Montgomery GI Bill, you have a much better option. If you’re active duty, a recent change to federal law allows you to use military Tuition Assistance and supplement it with your GI Bill educational benefit.

Servicemember's Opportunity College (SOC)

The University of Phoenix Online is a longtime member of SOC, one of approximately 1,550 schools currently affiliated. The University of Phoenix Online will even accept your military training for college credit, as long as the credits apply to your chosen degree program.

PCS and the University of Phoenix

You can continue with your degree program at University of Phoenix Online from anywhere in the world as long as you have access to the Internet. In fact, if you have a laptop, there’s no reason why you can’t go to school during your PCS.

When You Leave the Military

To ensure that Universith of Phoenix programs provide the skills and expertise that are in high demand, the curriculum based on the current needs of industry. Faculty is drawn from among the leaders of that industry to provide the most valuable, real-world education possible. The curriculum is continually updated to reflect the latest proven concepts, methods, and practices.