049 - Harvard Law School and the GI Bill with Capt Matthew Folks

In this episode, Capt Matthew Folks shares his experience transitioning out of the Air Force and into Harvard Law School using the GI Bill. Matt takes great care to explain the importance of the GI Bill and how Air Force officers can take advantage of this incredible benefit.

02:05 - Matt's desire to study law
AFROTC Educational Delay program: https://www.airforce.com/careers/specialty-careers/jag/entry-programs/student
Funded Legal Education Program (FLEP): https://www.airforce.com/careers/specialty-careers/jag/entry-programs/active-duty-military
11:59 - Tuition Assistance and the Active Duty Service Commitment
17:41 - GI Bill elibility (see Veterans Affairs website: https://www.va.gov/education/eligibility/)
21:02 - What does GI Bill pay for?
29:03 - Universities want veterans in their programs! (see Service2School: https://service2school.org)
41:27 - Commentary

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