Does an airman loose their Montgomery GI Bill (MGGIB) benefits upon entering the Academy?
A memo dated 2 Feb 96 from HQ USAF/DPXF to HQ USAFA/CC clarifies that the VA considers graduates eligible for MGGIB benefits if they establish eligibility prior to attending a service academy. There are airmen who slip through the cracks without obtaining the full eligibility prior to entering the Academy, but they are the exception. The time spent at the Prep School counts towards eligibility. [ Back to Top ] Q: How do most airmen feel about an extra year at the Preparatory School as opposed to entering the cadet wing directly? A: We have heard mostly positive comments from airmen who go through the Prep School first. Most rave about an extra year to save money before taking a pay cut at the Academy. Others cite the support network they develop before entering the difficult Fourthclass (Freshman) year as the school’s strong point. In all cases, it is a great transitional school for airmen entering the Academy.
