Child turning 18
Hi all, I am 100% p/t since 2003. I have a wife and 3 kids. My oldest child will turn 18 in Nov 2010 but will still be in high school until mid May 2011. As I understand it, at the 100% rate I would...
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I'll move it for you, but....if she goes CH 35, you lose her as a dependent for VA purposes....the amount for full time is $925/mo paid directly to her (by check...nor direct deposit for CH 35)
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nmfxstc wrote: I'll move it for you, but....if she goes CH 35, you lose her as a dependent for VA purposes....the amount for full time is $925/mo paid directly to her (by check...nor direct deposit...
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In my case, I deferred the HS years...mine is in 3rd year of college now and still has 14 months of Ch 35 left (at 925/mo)..and if I had it to do agtain, I'd hold off till 2nd year of college because...
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Thanks for the response and input. It is definitely something to think about. So, if I continue to collect the dependents amount on a 100% vet (but change to the amount for a child that is 18 still in...
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You should check with the VA. If she is 18 and still in HS she can receive the chapter 35 benefits, if the HS is approved, and it will not count against the 45 months of college. I was told this by...
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nccscop wrote: You should check with the VA. If she is 18 and still in HS she can receive the chapter 35 benefits, if the HS is approved, and it will not count against the 45 months of college. I was...
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I had the same experience as nccscop. Son turned 18 in high school and applied for DEA. Received an additional 5 months of "pre-college" benefits that did not count against the 45 months of DEA for...
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That state certification is part of the issue and many HS are not set up that way. I looked at it and figured that rather than muddle thngs up, I'd wait the few months for her to start college and...
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Thanks all for your input.Question: How do I have her compensation changed from the 75.00 that we get now to the 240.00 she should get as an 18 year old in high school? Do I call the VA compensation...
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don't let her throw away those 5 free months. It has nothing to do with you. She does not even NEED you to ask for it...she can do it it on her own. Have her file the claim for edu benefits, and as...
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In my case, I deferred the HS years...mine is in 3rd year of college now and still has 14 months of Ch 35 left (at 925/mo)..and if I had it to do agtain, I'd hold off till 2nd year of college because...
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Thanks Mark. I think I will let her decide what she wants to do, with my suggestion that she should apply for the chap 35 ed benefit while she is in high school. My wife seems to agree, so hopefully...
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Regional office ( education ) has a list of the schools, with the certifying officer's name ( usually one of the school's guidance counselors ). ask the school first; may not even have to call RO...
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Thanks again Mark.We will probably be starting the paperwork this weekend and finding out if there is a certifying officer tomorrow.I appreciate the help.Jonejam2
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is this 5 months of benefits only if they turn 18 while in school? My daughter will graduate while she is still 17 so I was just wondering
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According to the Idaho website entitled " Benefits Available to Idaho Veterans " If you are a PH member then she is eligible for the STATE Benefit.PURPLE HEART: Scholarship available for a child,...
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Cheef, I think you will collect the normal compensation amount for a child under age 18 until she begins college, and then she should be able to collect the chapter 35 benefits (if you are IU/100%...
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Hey I have a 19th year old son who just graduated High School June 4 2010. He applied for his high school benefit in December 2009. The school is still trying to get certified and my son is still...
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