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Don’t Wait Until Fall to Use Your 2015 Benefits: $0 Down VA Loan & GI Bill up to $60k<\/u><\/a> <\/strong> Attention Veteran, Your military service means you may have earned benefits, ready to use now. The VA Loan<\/u><\/strong><\/a> & GI Bill<\/u><\/strong><\/a> benefits can save you time and money. Summer is almost over, don’t wait until Fall to start using your benefits. Take the first step and change your future now: $0 Down VA Loan Benefit: No PMI Payments<\/strong> Rates are still low this summer and qualified borrowers can use their VA Loan to buy or refinance a home with $0 down; never pay PMI and get financing of up to $417,000<\/strong>. Find Lenders ready to help you use the VA Loan<\/u><\/a><\/strong> Get College Credit for Your Military Service <\/strong> Many schools offer credit for military training and experience. Plus, the Post 9\/11 GI Bill is worth up to $60,000<\/strong>. Search Schools with VA-approved Programs<\/u><\/a><\/strong>
\nIMPORTANT NOTE: The schools included in this tool have chosen to work with Military.com. This tool does not include every school with VA approved programs. For a complete list visit www.va.gov<\/u><\/a>. GI Bill eligibility and credits for service depend on individual circumstances. Confirm with schools whether programs and policies meet your specific requirements.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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