<p>Does the new G.I. Bill affect West Pointers at all?</p>
<p>Indeed, grad of the Service Academies are eligible for the “New GI Bill” - however…
You years of service for credit toward the GI bill begin after your commitment is complete.</p>
<p>So, it’s like this: You graduate and incur and 5 year AD/3 year Reserve/IRR commitment. After the 5 years the service time for GI Bill kicks in. So after 8 years AD, if you resign your commission you are eligible and can use it for grad school.</p>
<p>Actually, that’s not true! As a former West Pointer whose been through the system, I can tell you firsthand that information is factually incorrect.</p>
<p>The first five years AD AND three years on IRR are BOTH required as a fulfillment of the obligation. ADSOing three additional years AD does not guarantee you 100% benefits for graduate school. If you are in the class of 2013, then you technically entered AD before August 9, 2009 (when the new GI Bill takes affect). So unless you elect to participate in the NEW GI Bill, you are still covered by the old ADMGIB, which excludes service academy graduates from benefits.
Also, try actually receiving these benefits and you’ll see how difficult it is. I’ve read that 65% of veterans who qualify for ADMGIB never receive a dime in benefits. I’d make sure to read the fine print in the law before you draw any conclusions…</p>