GI Bill with Doctorate Program

[hannahvh4]

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I have read several different things concerning the GI Bill and Doctorate Programs. Does anyone know for sure if I can use my GI Bill for Doctorate of Physical Therapy school?

 

[scrawnyguy]

Yes, several people on these boards have. I believe @starrsgirl did. She's pretty active on here and can probably give you more details.

 

[hannahvh4]

Thank you!

 

[otherwise]

It is the same as undergrad.
Assuming Post 9/11. You get up to $1000 for books per year (based on enrollment- approximately $42 per credit). It will pay the school the maximum public in-state tuition for an undergraduate degree. You will also receive BAH for an E5 with dependents based on the zip code for your school. Check with your school about Yellow-Ribbon.
New legislation has passed that veterans can get in-state tuition in any state with the GI Bill. I do not know how this stands at the graduate level, but I assume it would not matter the degree.
Also, check with your school about requirements to use the GI Bill. Generally you just have to give them an up to date COE and fill out a form.

 

[starrsgirl]

Yes! Please message me if I can help with anything specifically. I saved my GI Bill until DPT school (paid for cheap pre reqs out of pocket at the local community college). I am currently a 2nd year student and using my Post 9/11 GI Bill. It covers my in state tuition entirely, including mandatory student health fees, living allowance and book fee.

Before I got into my state school, I was planning to use a combo of GI Bill and loans for a private school. Be aware that even if a school is listed as a yellow ribbon school, it doesn't mean that every program within the school is (in my case the DPT wasn't).