University of Idaho ROTC Scholarship
“Cadet Millheim an Army ROTC cadet at the University of Idaho received the Warrior’s Promise National Scholarship. Cadet Millheim accepted the $500 scholarship from Mr. Ken Hunt, Chairman of the Warrior’s Promise Foundation at the ROTC annual awards ceremony April 28, 2010.”
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VOTE...VOTE...VOTE...
Thank you to all who voted for us! We didn't win the $50,000 grant for our program, but will try again soon. We'll keep you posted!
Support our food and shelter program!
We applied for a grant from a program which Pepsi Cola started this year. The new program is called “The Pepsi Refresh Project”. Pepsi is giving away $1.3 million every month in grants. The grants are awarded based on votes from the general public. The grant applicants with the highest votes for the entire month win the grants. Each person can vote once a day every day for the entire month.
We are asking you to help us by voting every day for the entire month and to pass this information on to absolutely everyone you know who could also help our organization by voting. The first time you vote you will have to create a user name and password, after that go to the web-site, you just sign in and vote… simple as that! You will see our logo and all the information about our project, “Grass-Roots support to military families with no where else to turn”.
Here is the direct link to vote for us:
http://www.refresheverything.com/warriorspromise
Please vote everyday and share this with everyone you know. Be sure to bookmark the link.
Thank you for your support!
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Senate Approves Funds for Service Dogs for Veterans
NEWS RELEASE
Washington, D.C. – By a vote of 57-35, the Senate yesterday gave its final approval to the FY2010 Omnibus Appropriations Act, funding a key priority of Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.), which is providing service dogs to veterans with disabilities.
“We can never do too much for the men and women who risk everything to fight for their country,” said Sen. Franken. “I feel a real obligation to them for the courage they show and the sacrifices they make. I’m glad that we’ve been able to take this small step toward improving their lives when they come home.”
The Appropriations Act directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to immediately begin the process of assisting veterans with physical and, for the first time, mental illnesses, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), who would benefit from having a service dog. It also provides $2 million in medical services for the program and additional funds for research and VA Inspector General oversight. VA is also directed to expand its partnership with accredited nonprofit service dog organizations where veterans with PTSD help train service dogs.
“With the support of Sen. Tim Johnson (Chairman of the Military Construction/VA appropriations subcommittee), and his House counterpart Rep. Chet Edwards, the final version of the provision directs VA to include veterans with mental disabilities among those eligible to receive a service dog,” said Sen. Franken. “I am also grateful to Rep. Steve Israel, who carried this effort in the House.”
“I applaud Senator Franken for his efforts to expand VA’s service dog program. These dogs have proven to not only expand our veterans’ ability to live more fully, they also seem to have the ability to increase veterans’ morale and quality of life as well. I was happy to include this funding in the FY10 VA Appropriations bill,” said Sen. Tim Johnson (D-S.Dak.), chairman of the Military Construction/Veterans Affairs (VA) Appropriations Subcommittee.
“Our veterans put their lives on the line and too often return home with physical injuries and PTSD. An expanded service dogs program for veterans will bring more of our troops the comfort and rehabilitation they need. Veterans have told me they benefit greatly from having access to service dogs, so I’m proud to join Senator Franken in increasing the scope of the service dogs for veterans program,” said Rep. Steve Israel (D – N.Y.), a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs who requested increased funding for the program.
The Service Dogs for Veterans Act was the first piece of legislation authored by Sen. Franken, with original co-sponsor Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.). It passed the Senate unanimously two weeks after he was sworn in as Minnesota’s second Senator. Sen. Franken visited the White House to see it signed in to law last month. Sunday’s approval of funding was the next step in making the provision of service dogs to veterans with disabilities a reality.
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Grant Application
The Warrior's Promise Foundation has applied for a $50,000 grant to help support our food voucher and housing programs. If our application is accepted it goes up for public vote!
We will then need your help to vote for our cause during the month of March 2010. This grant will allow us to support many men and women of the military community.
We will keep you posted on our progress!
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Head-to-Head Comparison of the Old and New GI Bills
The data presented here reflects current language found in the law and VA directives. Many of the facts presented here are subject to change over the coming year.
As noted below, some details remain sketchy and still need to be worked out and made public.
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Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB)
Chapter 30 |
Post 9/11 GI Bill
Chapter 33 |
Payment Rate for
Full-Time Student |
Annually set - nationwide - monthly payment rate. The payment rate is $1,321 for the 2008-2009 academic year. Note: Generally speaking, this payment rate is enough to cover most high cost on-campus and online courses. |
A payment indexed to the full time in-state undergraduate tuition rate for public colleges and universities. Paid per term. This tuition payment is limited to the in-state tuition rate for the most expensive state run college of university in the state of enrollment. Note: This new tuition payment rate is not enough to cover the cost of attending online classes at most colleges. This will result in veterans paying as much as $1,000 a course out of pocket. |
Additional expense
payments |
No additional payments for expenses. |
Living Expenses - stipend based on local BAH for E-5 with dependents – paid monthly. Important note: This stipend is not paid to those still on active duty and veterans attending distance learning (online) courses. |
Up to a $1,000 a year for books and fees. |
Eligibility Requirements |
Entered military after June 30, 1985 and paid the $1,200 enrollment fee. |
Active-duty service for more than 90 days since Sept. 11, 2001. |
VEAP-era
Eligibility |
No - Except those who elected to convert in the past. |
Yes – those who meet the eligibility criteria above. |
Benefit Expiration |
10 Years after last separation or discharge. |
15 Years your last period of active duty of at least 90 consecutive days. |
Transfer benefits
to families |
Limited - Currently Limited to Army re-enlistees for critical MOS only. |
Yes - open to active duty servicemembers with six years service who agree to reenlist. However, the eligibility details are still being worked out. |
Enrollment fee |
Yes - $1,200 |
None. Note: If a member paid the $1,200 MGIB enrollment and switches to the Post 9/11, they will receive a refund of their fees once they have used all 36 months of their Post 9/11 benefits. |
Programs Covered |
The Montgomery GI Bill can be used to pay for many different programs including the following:
These programs can be completed at any education or training institution.
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Under the Post 9/11 GI Bill you may receive educational and training assistance for the following:
- College, Business Technical or Vocational Courses
- Distance Learning including Online and Correspondence Courses
- Certification Tests
- Flight Training
However under the Post 9/11 these programs are only covered if offered by a college or university.
Those who were previously eligible for the MGIB, MGIB-SR (1606), or REAP (1607) may continue to receive educational assistance for MGIB approved programs not offered by colleges and universities (i.e. flight, correspondence, APP/OJT, preparatory courses, and national tests).
Note: This seemingly minor detail can have a huge impact on your education and training options in the future. Especially for those servicemembers who choose to decline the MGIB.
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On the surface the new Post 9/11 GI Bill seems to answer all short comings of the MGIB. However, as noted in the table, there are some limitations, especially in the area of tuition payment rates and housing stipends.
Source: Military.com
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