Chapter 33 - Post 9/11 GI Bill ®

Basic Eligibility

  • Veterans and service members with at least 90 days on active duty service after 09/10/01, or 30 days if discharged with a service-connected disability. You will be issued a percentage that equates to the amount of time served on or after 09/10/01. Each of the 3 payment benefits will be paid based on that percentage.
  • Period of eligibility is 15 years from last discharge or separation for those discharged/separated prior to January 1, 2013. Service members who discharged/separated on or after January 1, 2013 have no time limitation for the use of their benefits.

Payments

  • Percentage of:
    • Tuition and fees paid directly to the school.
    • Tuition and fees are paid directly to the school at the in-state rate only. Distance learning students and students who do not meet in-state residency requirements will be responsible for the remainder of their fees.
    • Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) See payment rates.
    • Book stipend (yearly limit of $1,000)

Additional Information About MHA

  • You must be enrolled at least 51% of full-time to receive MHA (e.g. 7 credits within a standard 14 to 16 length course where 12 credits is full time).
  • If you are enrolled exclusively in online training, you will receive MHA based on 1/2 the national average MHA, multiplied by your rate of eligibility and training time. Rates are available on the US Department of Veterans Affairs website.

For more Information

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.