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I am using mine now...but it's been a while since I enrolled in the program. You can fill all the paperwork out online at va.gov. And find all the info there for both programs. The 9/11 bill vs. the GI Bill. Make sure you compare the two. The GIBill is good if you want online classes while the 9/11 is good for face-to-face courses at a traditional college. You need to get started now, getting approved and filling out school papers takes time at this rate he'll be lucky to get in by the spring semester. Also call the VA they have education specialists that will answer all your questions and help you get started.... after you wait in hold for 30 min. The website will tell you all you need to know. But like everything Military it is paperwork, red tape, and hurry up and wait.
I am at UMUC.
I got approved for 90% of Benefits... your husband can get 100%, he was in longer. So I pay 10% plus UMUC is over the alloted amount for the state so I also pay that overage. It comes to about $270 per class (a three credit class) Pretty good since UMUC is over $1500 per class. I also buy books but get reimbursed $30 per credit hour for books....
This is with the 9/11 bill, GI Bill would have covered more for these online class but I did not know this at the time.
I am also enrolling in one/two face-to-face course at a local college to get the BAH allowed by the 9/11 bill for face-to-face courses. $1250
So I am going part time at two schools, online, and traditional college. Both schools I have to pay 10%, get some back for books, but get BAH (don't get BAH for online only). Plus any overages... 9/11 only pays a certain amount for each state. Look up you state alloted amount, if your college is more expensive you pay the overage.