Jim Absher

Jim Absher is Military.com's former benefits editor and columnist. He joined the Navy to see the world and later realized the world is two-thirds water. He also worked for the Department of Veterans Affairs in field offices and Washington, D.C. before coming to Military.com in 2015.

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Veterans Guide to Specially Adapted Housing Grants

Bigger dollar amounts and automatic eligibility for some make the benefit more practical for today’s disabled veterans.

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VA Rules for Specially Adapted Housing Grants

Wounded warriors can receive multiple grants for constructing or modifying their homes.

Montgomery GI Bill User's Guide

The following guide will help you cut through the confusion and access the Montgomery GI Bill benefits you deserve.

Thrift Savings Plan Contribution Limits

The Internal Revenue Code places specific limits on the dollar amount of contributions you can make to the TSP.

Piggy bank with letters "TSP" on in symbolizing the Thrift Savings Plan

Don't Lose Out on TSP Matching Funds

It may be tempting to max out your TSP as soon as you can, but beware you may end up losing money if you do.

Sign by the main gate at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Ft. Worth, formerly Carswell AFB, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Reserve Education Benefits User's Guide

The military and VA offer several educational assistance programs for reservists and Guard members.

Guard and Reserve Education Benefits User's Guide

The Guard offers several education assistance programs including tuition assistance, the GI Bill, and more.

Military Tuition Assistance (TA) Overview

You could qualify for up to 100% Tuition Assistance for college courses taken during off-duty hours. Read more.

Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Overview

The program can help veterans with service-connected disabilities find and keep suitable employment

Overview of Military Education Benefits

The military offers great education benefits. See what's available and take advantage of the benefits you've earned.

Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA)

The Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance program has education benefits for eligible dependents of certain...

On-the-Job Training with the GI Bill

The following will guide you on the use of the GI Bill On-the-Job Training and Apprenticeship Program.

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GI Bill - Not Just for College

Veterans can qualify for GI Bill benefits, even if they are not going to college, and many of them are unaware of that fact.

Using Your GI Bill for Apprenticeship and OJT Training

The following will guide you on the use of GI Bill on-the-job training and apprenticeship benefits

The Active-Duty Montgomery GI Bill

The following is a summary of the Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty program.

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