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Military Families: How to Use VA Benefits to Further Your Kids’ Education | EP 16

Military Families: How to Use VA Benefits to Further Your Kids’ Education | EP 16

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 Are you a veteran or service member trying to figure out how to send your kid to college? You probably know there are some serious educational benefits available, but perhaps you aren’t sure how to tap into them or whether you can pass them to your kids. Today, Kate Horrell and Jack Wang discuss VA Education Benefits’ transfer rules, eligible recipients, and service obligations. Kate Horrell is the author of College Finances for Military Families, a comprehensive guide to integrating military and veteran education benefits into your family's college funding plan. A military and veteran pay and benefits expert, she leveraged military-related benefits to help pay for her children's college educations, and she can help your family save money by using these benefits. Take Charge of Your Family’s Education with VA Benefits (00:01:17) Unlocking VA Educational Benefits for Military Families (00:04:21) Common Mistakes in Post 9/11 GI Bill Transfer (00:15:24) Optimizing VA Benefits Distribution for Multiple Children (00:19:10) Strategic Allocation of VA Education Benefits (00:21:16) Optimizing GI Bill Housing Allowance for Veteran Families’ Education The Full Briefing on Military Educational Benefits & Avoiding Mistakes Common mistakes with the Post 9/11 GI Bill include not meeting transfer rules, not understanding the benefits before usage, and misconceptions about covered expenses. Splitting VA benefits among children or family members requires careful considerations like eligibility, grad school options, assets, and cash flow planning. (00:05:14) "So, there are three primary parts to the post 911 GI Bill, one of them is tuition, one of them is a monthly housing allowance, and one of them is a books allowance." - Kate Horrell Strategic Planning Opportunities to Use Your Military Benefits for The Next Generation Post 9/11 GI Bill allows service members to transfer education benefits to family members like children and spouses. Common mistakes with Post 9/11 GI Bill include not meeting transfer rules, not understanding the benefits before usage, and misconceptions about covered expenses. Strategic planning is important to efficiently allocate VA benefits, considering factors like income changes and tax credits. Splitting VA benefits among children or family members requires considerations like eligibility, grad school options, assets, and cash flow planning. Varying housing allowances for Post 9/11 GI Bill recipients impact benefit usage decisions based on school location and cost of living. Making the Most of Your VA Education Benefits Apart from the well-known Post 9/11 GI Bill, Kate Horrell also brought attention to lesser-known programs such as DEA Survivors and Dependents Educational Benefits and the Frye Scholarship. Kate is a Chartered Financial Consultant, Military Qualified Financial Planner, and Accredited Financial Counselor. After 28 years following her now-retired Sailor around the world, she now lives outside of Washington, DC, when she's not sharing her knowledge with audiences across the country. Follow Kate Horrell: Book: https://www.amazon.com/College-Finances-Military-Families-Confidently/dp/B0F9NDL54P/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0 Blog: https://www.KateHorrell.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KateHorrellFinanceExpert LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katehorrell/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realkatehorrell/ Connect with host, Jack Wang: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejackwang/ *be sure to send a connection request with a message saying Hello! Navigate college funding with me at www.smartcollegebuyer.com The content of this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered financial, tax, or legal advice. Nothing in this podcast is a recommendation or solicitation to buy or sell any financial product or service. Every family’s financial situation is unique, so always consult with your own financial or tax professional before making any decisions. While we do our best to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we can’t guarantee its completeness or accuracy. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Your mileage may vary. No warranties, express or implied. Batteries still not included.
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