u/Due-Independence-905

Hi all. I'm 18, using my dad's Chapter 35 Dependents' Educational Assistance benefits to attend college tuition-free starting this fall. My dad is rated 100% P&T disabled and is a Purple Heart recipient, if that's relevant to what I might actually be eligible for. My long-term goal is medical school to become an anesthesiologist, so I'm trying to figure out now, not years from now, whether these benefits will carry me that far, or if I need to plan around a cutoff.

Questions I have:

Does Chapter 35 cover graduate/professional programs like med school, or is it undergrad-only?

I know there's usually a 36-month benefit limit. Does that reset for grad school, or is it one pool covering both undergrad and med school combined?

Is there an age cutoff I need to be aware of (I've heard 26 mentioned for dependents)? Would that realistically run out before I even finish undergrad and get into med school?
Given my dad's 100% P&T rating, does that open up any other options I should be considering instead of or alongside Chapter 35, like Fry Scholarship or benefit transfers?

Is there a way to check exactly how many months I have left and confirm what I actually qualify for, other than calling the VA directly?

Anything people wish they'd known or confirmed early instead of assuming benefits would just "carry through" everything?

Trying to plan realistically instead of assuming this is fully covered through med school and finding out too late. Appreciate any guidance, especially from people who've used VA education benefits for grad or professional school themselves. Thank you!

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Hi all! I'm 18, starting college this fall (tuition covered through my dad's VA benefits), living in Hawaii, and I also get a monthly VA stipend on top of that. Planning to work part-time once I'm settled into school too.
My long-term goal is medical school to become an anesthesiologist, so I know I've got a long road ahead probably 8+ years before I'm earning real income. I want to start investing/saving smart now instead of just letting money sit or disappear.

Questions:

With a long time horizon like mine (won't need this money for 8-10+ years), what's a smart way to start investing as a broke college student Roth IRA, index funds, something else?

How much of my monthly stipend/part-time income should realistically go toward investing vs. savings vs. just living expenses?

Since my income will be irregular/low for years (student, then med school), does that change the investing strategy at all?

Best beginner-friendly platforms/brokerages for someone starting with small amounts?

What's the smartest way to start building credit at 18 secured card, authorized user, something else and how do I do it without falling into debt?

Books, podcasts, or subreddits you'd recommend for learning the basics?

Any mistakes young investors commonly make that I should avoid?

Not trying to get rich quick just want to build good habits early and let time do the work. Thank you!