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The G.I. Bill Kicker Program May be Just What You Need for Your Military Education

Thursday, April 9, 2009

If you are currently a service member or considering joining the military, you've probably heard about the G.I. Bill, but what you may not be familiar with is the G.I. Bill Kicker Program -- also known as the Army, Navy College or Marine Corps College Funds.

The G.I. Bill Kicker, offered by the Department of Defense through each service branch, is an educational benefit that is added to the G.I. Bill. It is an additional amount of money that increases your basic monthly benefit and is included in your monthly G.I. Bill payment from the VA. Think of it as extra money for your education.

College funds are only made available when you first enlist as a service member or as part of a re-enlistment contract. The amount that is received is determined by a number of factors, such as when you enlisted, length of enlistment contract, service that was joined, the job that was chosen and specific location.

The good news is that these kickers can increase your monthly GI Bill payment rate by hundreds of dollars a month -- putting your military education within reach. This means that you can actually boost your regular G.I. Bill benefit value and earn even more for your education.

The G.I. Bill Kicker Program is an incentive, not an entitlement; therefore you must apply for and be approved to receive it. There may be specific qualifications according to your branch -- contact your military education office for details. The VA does not determine eligibility of this additional benefit; each service branch determines who receives the G.I. Bill Kicker and the amount received. Remember, you can't get your GI Bill Kicker money without receiving the GI Bill -- it isn't a separate benefit, but an add-on to your GI Bill benefit.

The GI Bill Kicker is also available if you choose to join the reserve. You must meet the current requirements and accept the Reserve GI Bill to qualify.

If you think that career training is out of reach, think again. Combining the G.I. Bill Kicker with your G.I. Bill can cover 100% of the cost of your military education. This program is an ideal way to receive the maximum benefits and build up your education fund -- making career training possible. Use these funds to enroll in an accredited online career training program today and study anywhere, any time for a high-demand career.

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