Veterans Education & Employment Benefits Flashcards
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What is the 'Basic Allowance for Housing' (BAH) equivalent that Post-9/11 GI Bill students receive?
Answer: A monthly housing allowance based on the military BAH rate for an E-5 with dependents at the school's location
Post-9/11 GI Bill eligible students receive a monthly housing allowance equivalent to the BAH for an E-5 with dependents at the school's zip code, paid for months in school.
Which federal law requires federal contractors with 50 or more employees to take affirmative action to employ and advance qualified veterans?
Answer: VEVRAA (Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974)
VEVRAA requires federal contractors with 50 or more employees and contracts over the threshold to take affirmative action in employing and advancing protected veterans.
What is the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) and who is it designed to serve?
Answer: A Department of Defense program preparing service members for the transition from military to civilian life, including education and employment resources
TAP is a mandatory DoD program that helps separating service members plan their transition to civilian life, covering employment, education, financial planning, and VA benefits.
How does the VA determine the housing allowance for a student taking only online courses under the Post-9/11 GI Bill?
Answer: Half the national average BAH rate
Students enrolled exclusively in online education receive a housing allowance equal to half the national average BAH for an E-5 with dependents, rather than the rate based on school location.
What does the 'Principles of Excellence' program require of schools participating in GI Bill programs?
Answer: Transparent communication of total costs, graduation rates, and student loan debt information to student veterans
The Principles of Excellence requires participating schools to provide prospective student veterans with personalized financial information, including total costs, graduation rates, and student loan details, to make informed decisions.
What VA program provides on-the-job training benefits, allowing veterans to earn while learning in an approved position?
Answer: On-the-Job Training (OJT) and Apprenticeship program under GI Bill
The GI Bill On-the-Job Training and Apprenticeship program provides education benefits to veterans who learn a trade or skill through employer-based training rather than traditional classroom instruction.