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Post-9/11Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2008
The Post- 9/11 GI Bill is a new benefit providing educational
assistance to individuals who have served on active duty on or
after September 11, 2001. It was signed into law by President
Bush on June 30th, 2008. Senator Jim Webb (D-VA) originally
introduced the Senate bill in 2007. |
When is
The Post-9/11 GI Bill effective?
The Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits are payable on August 1, 2009
towards training completed after 7/31/2009. |
Am I
Eligible?
An individual must have a minimum of 90 days active duty after
September 10, 2001, and
 Be
honorably discharged from Armed Forces; or
Be
released from Armed Forces with service characterized as
honorable and placed on the retired list, temporary disability
retired list, or transferred to the Fleet Reserve or the Fleet
Marine Corps Reserve; or
Be
released from the Armed Forces with service characterized as
honorable for
further service in a reserve component; or
Be
discharged or released from Armed Forces for:
EPTS (Existed Prior to Service)
HDSP (Hardship) or
CIWD (Condition Interfered with Duty); or
Continue to be on active duty. |
If I am
eligible for the Montgomery GI Bill (chapter 30), Montgomery
GI Bill- Selected Reserve (chapter 1606,) or the Reserve
Educational Assistance Program (chapter 1607), am I eligible
for Post-9/11 GI Bill?
An individual may elect to receive benefits under the
Post-9/11 GI Bill if, on August 1, 2009, the individual is
eligible for chapter 30, 1606, 1607, or is serving in the
Armed Forces. |
How many
months of assistance can I receive?
Generally the number of months of entitlement you can receive
is 36 months. A person could earn 36 months of entitlement
after serving the minimum 90 days. |
How much
will I receive?
Eligible individuals will receive a percentage, as determined
by length of credible active duty service, of the following:
Amount
of tuition and fees not to exceed the most expensive in-State
public institution of higher education;
Monthly
housing allowance equal to the basic allowance for housing
(BAH) amount payable to E-5 with dependents, in same zip code
as school *; and
Yearly
books and supplies stipend of up to $1000*; and
A
one time payment of $500 may be payable to certain individuals
relocating from highly rural areas.
NOTE: Housing Allowance and books and supplies stipend is
not payable to individuals on active duty. Housing Allowance
is not payable for those training at less than half time. |
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Individuals must serve an aggregate period of active duty
after September 10, 2001, of: |
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Member Serves |
Percentage of Maximum Benefit Payable |
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At least 36 months |
100 |
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At least 30 continuous days on active duty and must
be discharged due to service connected disability |
100 |
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At least 30 months, but less than 36 months |
90 |
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At least 24 months, but less than 30 months |
80 |
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At least 18 months, but less than 24 months |
70 |
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At least 12 months, but less than 18 months |
60 |
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At least 6 months, but less than 12 months |
50 |
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At least 90 days, but less than 6 months |
40 |
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Example
for entire school year:
Tuition and Fees charged for full time: $3000
Highest In-State Tuition and Fees: $4000
Actual Books and Supplies: $750
Example 1: If you served for three years on active duty
and separated, and you are going to school full-time, in the
above example you would be eligible for $3000 for tuition and
fees, the monthly housing allowance, and $1000 for books and
supplies.
Example 2: If you served 12 months in the guard or
reserves, and were going to school full-time, you would be
eligible for $1800 (60% of $3000) for tuition and fees and
$600 (60% of $1000) for books and supplies stipend. |
How long
am I eligible?
Individuals who serve at least 90 consecutive days are
eligible for 15 years from their last period of active duty.
If service is 30 days or more and you are released for a
service connected disability, you will be eligible for 15
years. For the latest information please visit the GI Bill
website at
www.gibill.va.gov. |
What
does The Post- 9/11 GI Bill cover?
Approved training under The Post 9/11 GI Bill includes
graduate and undergraduate degrees, vocational/technical
training, and foreign training. All training programs must be
offered by an institution of higher learning and approved for
purposes of chapter 30. Additionally, tutorial assistance, and
licensing and certification test reimbursement are approved
under the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
Additionally, if you are eligible for chapter 30, 1606 or
1607, you may be eligible to pursue training for on-the-job
training, apprenticeship, correspondence, flight and
preparatory courses under Post-9/11 GI Bill. |
Can I
transfer my entitlement to my dependents?
You must be approved by the Department of Defense (DOD) for
eligibility to transfer entitlement to your spouse and
dependent children. Please contact DOD or your military
service for more information. |
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(DO NOT
RELY SOLELY ON THE INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THIS PAGE TO
DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY. Always submit an application for
benefits to receive a formal decision.) |
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