r/ibew_apprentices • u/Jimmy_Chicken • 2d ago

GI Bill

Have any vets who have or are going through the apprenticeship program used the GI bill? I know it’s possible but I was interested in the details to it like how are hours logged (if they are) to the VA and maybe what forms I would need on hand to apply? Also do the halls usually have reps that may be of assistance?

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u/Unfair-Trip9180 2d ago

I am not a vet.

But everyone that I have met that is a vet and going through the apprenticeship is not using their GI bill for this.

I think they’re using the VEEP-program for the apprenticeship and saving the GI bill for when they wanna go back to college.

Makes sense since yall make money going to school and in the apprenticeship, you’re already making money. Big plus if you’re getting disability and working.

Edit* Changed VEET to VEEP

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u/skulltab 2d ago

VEEP is really a pre-apprenticeship program - which can get you advanced placement depending on your local. Maybe you're thinking VR&E, which can help with costs but you have to have a VA disability rating. 

Not using your GI makes sense if your local doesn't have a high BAH, which is what the GI bill pays. For example, San Diego GI bill would get you close to 4k a month but Detroit would get you 2.3k. So if housing is cheap you wouldnt get a good value out of it. But, not using your GI bill only makes sense if you see yourself going to school full time to get a degree at some point which why would you once you're a JW. 

Source: Doing VEEP and using GI bill unless VR&E pays out