{"podcast":{"title":"Boots 2 Books","slug":"boots-2-books-7034368","podcast_index_feed_id":7034368,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/boots-2-books/","website_url":"https://boots-2-books.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/fbca3f9a-899c-444b-a84d-1bc7814bd40d/B2B-Avatar-1400x1400.jpg","author":"LCC Connect","episode_count":25,"summary":"Boots 2 Books (B2B) is a podcast dedicated to exploring the experiences of veteran and military-connected students. Hosted by Kyle Jakob and Dustin Abrego, B2B delves into the diverse paths and careers of those who have served their country and how they have got to where they are today. Covering topics such as transitioning to civilian life, physical and mental health, and the impact of veterans in our communities, B2B offers valuable insights for both veterans and civilians alike into the world's most diverse workforce.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-17T08:17:46.001518+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/boots-2-books-7034368"},"episode":{"title":"Navigating the VA Website's GI Bill Comparison Tool","slug":"navigating-the-va-website-s-gi-bill-comparison-tool","published_at":"2024-12-23T17:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/boots-2-books-7034368/navigating-the-va-website-s-gi-bill-comparison-tool","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/boots-2-books-7034368","url":"https://boots-2-books.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/4891bd53-52d2-42b0-9754-22f3bbd70f21/Boots-2-Books-Ep-011-VA-Website-Navigation.mp3","summary":"This episode of B2B Boots to Books focuses on the GI Bill comparison tool, an essential resource for veterans and military-connected students navigating their education options. Hosts Dustin Abrego and Kyle Jakob provide a detailed walkthrough of how to effectively use this tool to compare different schools, understand tuition costs, and maximize benefits. They emphasize the importance of being informed about in-state tuition rates and how the GI Bill can significantly reduce out-of-pocket expenses for education. Listeners learn about the distinctions between public and private institutions, including the financial implications of attending schools like the University of Notre Dame versus Michigan State University. The conversation is filled with insights on financial planning for education and encourages veterans to explore multiple options before making decisions on their academic paths. Website: GI Bill Comparison Tool ________________________________ Website: Lansing Community College Center for Veteran and Family Support","meta_description":"This episode of B2B Boots to Books focuses on the GI Bill comparison tool, an essential resource for veterans and military-connected students navigating t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1672,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/boots-2-books-7034368/episodes/navigating-the-va-website-s-gi-bill-comparison-tool/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/boots-2-books-7034368/navigating-the-va-website-s-gi-bill-comparison-tool.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}