GI Bill at DCA?

jboy_nm · October 16th, 2004, 12:53

Greetings from the Sandbox,

Has anyone used a GI Bill or VA Benefits at DCA? (Preferrably for the 2-year program...)

If so, how much of the tuition is covered? I am attending DCA next year, and want to start budgeting NOW. I just need to know how much the difference is between the tuition and where the GI Bill stops. Thanks, and hello to everyone. This is my first time on this forum.

SteveC · October 16th, 2004, 13:16

Welcome! And thank you for your service!

mtsu_av8er · October 16th, 2004, 15:07

Hey...one vet to another, if you don't have a degree yet, you might be able to get more bang for your buck at some other schools. Let me know if you want some info....

Where are you from?

H46Bubba · October 16th, 2004, 21:30

Welcome. Well It depends on the program. If you are going to one of the college programs you would have to contact DCA and the particular school's VA rep. I'm using my G.I. Bill, and it pays for 60% of each rating, but it only reimburses up to a limited amount for each rating, that is set by the VA. The VA is a little slow on reimbursing, but it is well worth it. If you have any questions, you can P.M. me anytime.

jboy_nm · October 17th, 2004, 13:52

Hmmm...

Is it to any advantage to do DCA through a college program? I was just planning on going only to DCA. Is that a bad idea? Can some of you guys share your opinions on which is better? Thanks!

mtsu_av8er · October 17th, 2004, 14:00

You're going to need a 4-year college degree in this field. Doesn't matter what the degree is in, but you'll need one.....

Do you have any college yet?

DE727UPS · October 17th, 2004, 14:19

Most of the best jobs in aviation effectively require a degree. UPS says degree prefered, but the percentage of guys that have been hired since 1990 without one is VERY low. I would bet that ALL of the guys in this next round of hiring have a degree.

At the same time, if you'd be happy having a career at a regional like Comair or ASA, you don't really need a degree.

I think DCA works with Jacksonville U for those seeking a degree. I hope the DCA recruiters point out the importance of a degree if you want to reach the highest levels of the career.

Doug Taylor · October 17th, 2004, 14:26

Getting into aviation without a degree is like carrying around all of your video favorites on Beta.

Sure you can still use it, but your options are severely limited.

It literally dumbfounds me that anyone would ever suggest getting into aviation without a degree.

jboy_nm · October 17th, 2004, 18:24

Well my plan was to go through DCA and at least get in a regional jet, and then get my degree while I am working, then try to move later to a bigger carrier once I get my degree.

Doug Taylor · October 17th, 2004, 19:26

If asked, I'd actually suggest the degree first because life as a pilot is a lot busier than most people realize.

mtsu_av8er · October 17th, 2004, 21:34

[ QUOTE ]
If asked, I'd actually suggest the degree first because life as a pilot is a lot busier than most people realize.

[/ QUOTE ]

Noooo...really?

(As I finish up my last student on Sunday night at 7:30 so I can go home and study for a test...after a 6:30 flight. Family? What's that?)

Doug Taylor · October 17th, 2004, 23:10

Getting lawn mowed after a four day trip is hard enough. I certainly couldn't imagine studying trigonometry!

planediveguy · October 19th, 2004, 22:48

Good honest information!!!!

I am planning to finish my degree at a remote ERAU camp and on-line... I'm getting ready for long days...

Lostkpot · November 15th, 2004, 23:04

Call you congressman or congresswoman he or she has the power to get you a check cut for all your GI Bill money at once

bullmastiff · December 2nd, 2004, 01:32

[ QUOTE ]
Well my plan was to go through DCA and at least get in a regional jet, and then get my degree while I am working, then try to move later to a bigger carrier once I get my degree.

[/ QUOTE ]

Because you have military experience there are many colleges that will give you some credit for "lifetime experience"

planediveguy · December 2nd, 2004, 23:33

Dude, that's gotta be the best avatar ever! I am still laughing....

October 16th, 2004, 12:53	#1
jboy_nm Newbie Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wherever Uncle Sam puts me! Posts: 3	GI Bill at DCA? Greetings from the Sandbox, Has anyone used a GI Bill or VA Benefits at DCA? (Preferrably for the 2-year program...) If so, how much of the tuition is covered? I am attending DCA next year, and want to start budgeting NOW. I just need to know how much the difference is between the tuition and where the GI Bill stops. Thanks, and hello to everyone. This is my first time on this forum.

October 16th, 2004, 13:16	#2
SteveC Modulator Join Date: May 2003 Location: GRR Posts: 8,788	Re: GI Bill at DCA? Welcome! And thank you for your service!

October 16th, 2004, 15:07	#3
mtsu_av8er Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Utopia Posts: 12,590	Re: GI Bill at DCA? Hey...one vet to another, if you don't have a degree yet, you might be able to get more bang for your buck at some other schools. Let me know if you want some info.... Where are you from?

October 16th, 2004, 21:30	#4
H46Bubba Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: CVG Posts: 4,465	Re: GI Bill at DCA? Welcome. Well It depends on the program. If you are going to one of the college programs you would have to contact DCA and the particular school's VA rep. I'm using my G.I. Bill, and it pays for 60% of each rating, but it only reimburses up to a limited amount for each rating, that is set by the VA. The VA is a little slow on reimbursing, but it is well worth it. If you have any questions, you can P.M. me anytime.

October 17th, 2004, 13:52	#5
jboy_nm Newbie Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wherever Uncle Sam puts me! Posts: 3	Re: GI Bill at DCA? Hmmm... Is it to any advantage to do DCA through a college program? I was just planning on going only to DCA. Is that a bad idea? Can some of you guys share your opinions on which is better? Thanks!

October 17th, 2004, 14:00	#6
mtsu_av8er Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Utopia Posts: 12,590	Re: GI Bill at DCA? You're going to need a 4-year college degree in this field. Doesn't matter what the degree is in, but you'll need one..... Do you have any college yet?

October 17th, 2004, 14:19	#7
DE727UPS Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 6,578	Re: GI Bill at DCA? Most of the best jobs in aviation effectively require a degree. UPS says degree prefered, but the percentage of guys that have been hired since 1990 without one is VERY low. I would bet that ALL of the guys in this next round of hiring have a degree. At the same time, if you'd be happy having a career at a regional like Comair or ASA, you don't really need a degree. I think DCA works with Jacksonville U for those seeking a degree. I hope the DCA recruiters point out the importance of a degree if you want to reach the highest levels of the career.

October 17th, 2004, 14:26	#8
Doug Taylor Agent Smith Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: KSDL Posts: 41,926 Blog Entries: 1	Re: GI Bill at DCA? Getting into aviation without a degree is like carrying around all of your video favorites on Beta. Sure you can still use it, but your options are severely limited. It literally dumbfounds me that anyone would ever suggest getting into aviation without a degree.

October 17th, 2004, 18:24	#9
jboy_nm Newbie Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wherever Uncle Sam puts me! Posts: 3	Re: GI Bill at DCA? Well my plan was to go through DCA and at least get in a regional jet, and then get my degree while I am working, then try to move later to a bigger carrier once I get my degree.

October 17th, 2004, 19:26	#10
Doug Taylor Agent Smith Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: KSDL Posts: 41,926 Blog Entries: 1	Re: GI Bill at DCA? If asked, I'd actually suggest the degree first because life as a pilot is a lot busier than most people realize.

October 17th, 2004, 21:34	#11
mtsu_av8er Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Utopia Posts: 12,590	Re: GI Bill at DCA? [ QUOTE ] If asked, I'd actually suggest the degree first because life as a pilot is a lot busier than most people realize. [/ QUOTE ] Noooo...really? (As I finish up my last student on Sunday night at 7:30 so I can go home and study for a test...after a 6:30 flight. Family? What's that?)

October 17th, 2004, 23:10	#12
Doug Taylor Agent Smith Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: KSDL Posts: 41,926 Blog Entries: 1	Re: GI Bill at DCA? Getting lawn mowed after a four day trip is hard enough. I certainly couldn't imagine studying trigonometry!

October 19th, 2004, 22:48	#13
planediveguy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 319	Re: GI Bill at DCA? Good honest information!!!! I am planning to finish my degree at a remote ERAU camp and on-line... I'm getting ready for long days...

November 15th, 2004, 23:04	#14
Lostkpot Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 33	Re: GI Bill at DCA? Call you congressman or congresswoman he or she has the power to get you a check cut for all your GI Bill money at once

December 2nd, 2004, 01:32	#15
bullmastiff Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hockey Town, MI,USA Posts: 839	Re: GI Bill at DCA? [ QUOTE ] Well my plan was to go through DCA and at least get in a regional jet, and then get my degree while I am working, then try to move later to a bigger carrier once I get my degree. [/ QUOTE ] Because you have military experience there are many colleges that will give you some credit for "lifetime experience"

December 2nd, 2004, 23:33	#16
planediveguy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 319	Re: GI Bill at DCA? Dude, that's gotta be the best avatar ever! I am still laughing....

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