G.I. Bill ® and Apprenticeship Programs - How They Work
The basic idea is that the G.I. Bill ® will offset the reduced apprentice wage with a housing stipend based on your geographic area. The stipend is reduced as the apprentice achieves pay increases through the program. What subsequently happens is the Veteran Apprentice receives essentially Journeyman scale during the duration of his apprenticeship program.
Post 9/11 GI Bill ® - Most recent and common today
They base the stipend on the current military Housing Allowance at
Training Period |
Monthly Stipend |
First six months of training |
100 % |
Second six months of training |
80% |
Third six months of training |
60% |
Fourth six months of training |
40% |
|
20% |
Montgomery GI Bill ®
The Montgomery G.I. Bill ® which is the older version that some veterans may still have
Training Period |
Monthly Stipend |
First six months of training |
$1,392.75 |
Second six months of training |
$1,021.35 |
Remainder of training |
$649.95 |
Source:
Veterans Affairs On-the-Job & Apprenticeship Training Programs http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/docs/factsheets/ojt_factsheet.pdf
http://www.benefits.va.gov/GIBILL/resources/benefits_resources/rates/ch33/ch33rates080117.asp
Jesse Stevens
MI BAC Veterans Representative
Phone: (248) 416-2249