I don't think you necessarily have to use your GI Bill, check with your education counselor. I think MMI qualifies as a Vocational/Technical school and may fall under a different funding code. You may be able to attend before you get out, in the Army its called the ACAP program don't know if the Air Force has the same thing. If you have disabilty which if you have reached retirement age you probably have, you may be able to get Uncle Sugar to foot the bill. Had couple friends do this with auto body work and paint and didn't cost them a thing courtesy of 20 plus years of service. Don't hurt to check, congratulations on your pending retirement and good luck on your next career.

 

I've been retired a couple years and I'm dreaming about becoming the captain of my very own deep sea submarine! I don't think there's any grant money out there for me and it would probably be tough to finance a submarine but it sure would be fun to swim with the fishes!

 

On a humorous note: I bet the cartels would pony up $$ for a sub captain, down side lose a shipment, lose your head. They seem to have more of a navy than many countries nowadays LOL

I agree with using your Post 9/11 GI Bill sooner than later, Obama has already changed the pay out so I end up losing $$ in between semesters.
Remember GI Bill pays out by the month not $$ amount, so take as many credits as possible each semester. You get 36 month of benefits, take one class per semester or 5/6 you still use up 4 months of benefits. I take 14-16 each semester and all those military credits you earned = a bunch of electives. with the way under graduates degree are set up NONE of my management classes were accepted at 2 community and 3 Universities. (Exception Basic =3 hours towards P.E.)

Retired in 07 after 27 years in the AF, Full time student now while staying home with my amazing 9 month old.

 

I guess you do understand youll be taking a huge pay cut. But by inquiring, youll know what you will make, what you need to live, etc. Good luck with whatever the decision you make. Thanks for your service.

 

I'm not sure teh Monty/911 GI bill will cover schools like MMI, UTI, Wyotec, etc.

 

Look at it this way. Even if the pay is $10 to $15 per hour you will be doing what you like to do. The most important thing in life is to have a job that you enjoy doing. Just going for the dollars is not always the best way to go.

You will have your retirement pay to augment your income. In time if you like the work and become very skilled at it, you will reap the benefits.

 

The Post 9-11 GI bill will pay for MMI. I'm am starting in August. I've read several threads about the pros and cons of going this route for school or even wrenching on Harley's period. If I took all the negative stuff to heart that I've seen on here, I'd go drink a bottle of Jack and eat a shotgun. I'm 34, Active Army for ten years, got out in 08, and have been a nomad ever since. I've always wanted to wrench on Harleys and I'm going to do that no matter what. I'm hoping being a little older, having a strong mechanical and electronics background will give me a little "leg up" and not have to spend 5-8 years wrenching before I start making decent money. I know I won't get rich from it, but actually enjoying the job and not being connected to the government via military or gov contractor is all I care about at this point.

If you love what you do, you'll make money at it.

 

Correction: I am starting in August...damn fat fingers and crossed eyes!

 

Hey why not pursue happiness while you can? Retired in 09 my GI is still on the shelve with the clock ticking away, good luck and if you go make sure you finish.

 

Check wyotech in Florida you will learn more than just Harley.