I am military veteran. Can I use the GI Bill to cover the cost of my master's degree? NYC Department of Education November 15, 2019 14:57 Updated Follow As a participant in a government subsidized master’s degree program, the GI Bill cannot be used towards tuition payments. Related articles What are the eligibility requirements to apply to the program? Can I choose my training site (Teaching Academy)? Will I need to take additional coursework on top of my Masters’ degree?