Post 9/11 GI Bill Benefits
Post-9/11 GI Bill: General Information Who is Eligible for Benefits Under the Post-9/11 GI Bill?
Individuals who serve at least 90 days of aggregate active duty service after Sept. 10, 2001.
What Benefits Do Students Receive Under the Post-9/11 GI Bill?
• Full tuition and fees, paid directly to the school for all public school in-state students
o Private or foreign school tuition and fees are capped at the national maximum rate. For current rates, please visit https://www.benefits.va.gov/GIBILL/resources/benefits_resources/rates/ch33/ch33rates080118.asp
o The Yellow Ribbon Program may help reimburse the difference if you attend an expensive private school or public school as an out-of-state resident.
What Benefits Do Students Receive Under the Post-9/11 GI Bill?
• A monthly housing allowance (MHA) paid to the veteran
o This is the same as the basic allowance for housing (BAH) for monthly housing rates at the E5 with dependents rate.
o Your MHA is based on the zip code of the campus where you attend the majority of your classes.
o For more information, visit https://gibill.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1412/
What Benefits Do Students Receive Under the Post-9/11 GI Bill?
• An annual books and supplies stipend paid to the student.
o Amount is up to $1,000, paid proportionately based on enrollment.
• A one-time rural benefit payment of $500 to individuals who reside in highly rural areas
o Determined by the most recent decennial census.
o You must have to physically relocate at least 500 miles to attend school, or relocate by air to attend school, if no other land-based transportation exists.
What Training and Education Programs Are Paid for Under the Post-9/11 GI Bill? Approved training includes:
• Graduate and undergraduate degrees
• Vocational or technical training
• On-the-job training and apprenticeships
• Flight training
• Correspondence training
• Entrepreneurship training and tutorial assistance
• Licensing and national testing programs
What Is New About the Post-9/11 GI Bill?
• The changes eliminated the 15-year time limit for using Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits.
• Certain work-study is permanently authorized. Previously, it had to be reapproved by Congress every few years.
• VA will help Veterans identify schools that offer priority enrollment.
What Is New About the Post-9/11 GI Bill?
If you use the Post-9/11 GI Bill you will receive a monthly housing allowance. The amount is based on the Department of Defense basic housing allowance (BAH) for monthly housing rates.
• As of Aug. 1, 2018, your MHA is based on the zip code of the campus where you attend the majority of your classes
• ***Benefits may be transferred to qualifying dependents***