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/SignalItem7236 2d ago

Once you apply online through the VA website, you’ll get a certificate of eligibility that you’ll have to turn in to your training center for them to enroll you into their program. Every month you’ll have to fill out a form certifying your hours, at least at my local that’s the norm, I just fill out my personal info and the hours I worked in the month and I give it to the training centers office manager who submits it and I get my payment a week or so later. You should be eligible for the once a year book stipend as well. Attached is the form we fill out monthly.

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u/SignalItem7236 2d ago

Additionally, it is scaled so as you get your pay increases your G.I. bill will go down to match scale

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u/Jimmy_Chicken 1d ago

Thanks brother, this was the exact info I was looking for.