Pay, pay raises, pay allowances, pay charts - Air Force Times

Quick Links

Webtools

Click here for Military Times Webtools
http://www.airforcetimes.com/benefits/pay/military_gibill_paymentsdrop_080104benefits/
benefits/pay/military_gibill_paymentsdrop_080104benefits

GI Bill pay for on-the-job training drops by $100


By Rick Maze - Staff writer

GI Bill payments for on-the-job and apprenticeship training have dropped by more than $100 a month because Congress failed to extend a two-year-old pilot program that provided higher rates.

Effective Jan. 1, the maximum payment for on-the-job training for those who served at least three years of active duty is $825 for the first six months of training, $605.55 for the second six months and $385.35 for any remaining training. Since Oct. 1, the rates had been $935.85 for the first six months, $715.65 for the second six months and $494.45 for the remainder.

For people who served fewer than three years of active duty, the new benefits rates are $670.50 for the first six months, $491.70 for the second six months and $312.90 for the remainder. Previously, those rates were $759.90 for the first six months, $581.10 for the second six months and $402.30 for the remainder.

Because apprenticeship and on-the-job training benefits are paid one month after training is received, GI Bill recipients will see the drop in their February checks.

On-the-job and apprenticeship courses covered by the GI Bill include such training as hotel management, firefighting, plumbing and other skills. In some cases, veterans receive salaries in addition to the education benefits.

The benefits are paid for full-time employees in VA-approved programs for entry-level positions. Benefits are paid only for someone who is newly hired, has no work experience in the field they are learning and will be supervised at least 50 percent of the time.

While GI Bill benefits for attending college are available to people while they are still on active duty, the apprenticeship and on-the-job training benefits are restricted to veterans and members of the National Guard and reserve.



Contests and Promotions

CFC Info Center


Check out our in-depth guide to the Combined Federal Campaign.

Give The Gift Of Air Force Times


promo Holiday gift shopping has never been easier! An ideal gift for our men and women stationed overseas. Order your gift subscription here.

Marketplace

Military Times Gear Shop


BDU Belts BDU Belts
MIL-SPEC, Black aircraft aluminum buckle and Type-13 nylon webbing. Fits BDU-style uniform belt.

Price: $8.99

Military Discounts


Save on your purchases!
In honor of your military service, you can find regular and name brand products at a special discount.

Shoplocal

  Shop Local
Local Online Deals
Find the best deals at your local stores.