What is the Post-9/11 GI Bill?

The Post 9/11 GI Bill provides financial support for education and housing to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service on or after September 11, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. You must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill.

The Post-9/11 GI Bill will become effective for training on or after August 1, 2009. The amount of support that an individual may qualify for depends on where they live and what type of degree they are pursuing. For a summary of Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits, see the benefit comparison chart.

Approved training under the Post-9/11 GI Bill includes graduate and undergraduate degrees, and vocational/technical training. All training programs must be offered by an institution of higher learning (IHL) and approved for GI Bill benefits. Additionally, tutorial assistance, and licensing and certification test reimbursement are approved under the Post- 9/11 GI Bill.

Pamphlets & Factsheets

Here you will find pamphlets, brochures, and information sheets relating to the GI Bill. Some of these documents require the free Adobe PDF Reader version 6.0 or above which may be obtained by clicking HERE

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Post-9/11 GI Bill Information

• Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) Pamphlet
• Information on transferability of benefits (TEB)
• Letter to veterans explaining the Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefit
• General information
• Factors to consider
• Information about eligibility & payments
• More information about the Yellow Ribbon Program
• School Responsibilities Under the Post 9/11 GI Bill

Pamphlets for other benefits

• Chapter 30 (Active Duty GI Bill) Pamphlet
• Simple Facts About the GI Bill You Need to Know Before Leaving Active Duty
• Chapter 1606 (Reserve GI Bill) Pamphlet
• Chapter 1607 (REAP) Pamphlet
• Chapter 32 (VEAP) Pamphlet
• Section 901 Pamphlet
• Chapter 35 (Dependent’s Education Assistance) Pamphlet
• Change in High School Requirement
• Information for Guard/Reserve Members Called-up to Active Duty
• Licensing & Certification Pamphlet
• Accelerated Pay Information
• Entrepeneurship Training Information
• National Call-to-Service Program Information
• Tuition Assistance Top-up Information
• Workstudy Program Information

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FAQs

• How does this bill compare to other GI Bills?
  The Post-9/11 GI Bill expands the number of people who qualify for education support from the VA. To see specific information about how this benefit compares to other education support bills, please visit the benefit comparison page.
• How much tuition support could I receive if I qualify?
  Tuition support is based upon the highest in-state tuition charged by an educational institution in the state where the educational institution is located. To find out what the maximum in-state tuition would be for your state, visit the tuition and fees page.
• What could I receive for a housing allowance if I qualify?
  The housing allowance is determined based on where your school is located. For more information about the housing allowance, visit the basic allowance for housing page (external link). For those attending foreign schools (schools without a main campus in the U.S.) the BAH rate is fixed at $1,333.00 for 2009.
• My tuition expenses are higher than the in-state maximum tuition listed for where I live. Is there any other form of assistance for me?
  Depending on your institution, you may be able to get more assistance via the Yellow Ribbon program. For more information about the Yellow Ribbon Program, visit this page.
• I am in an unusual situation. How can I find out more about my potential benefits with the Post-9/11 GI Bill?
  Try accessing our FAQ page. We have created a link directly to all of the Post-9/11 GI Bill questions, which you can access here.
• How can I make sure I have the most up-to-date information about the Post-9/11 GI Bill?
  The VA has established RSS feeds for all of the GI Bills. For information about how to sign up for alerts, see this question in the FAQ. You can also see the list of GI Bill RSS feeds, or go directly to the Post-9/11 GI Bill RSS feed.
• Where can I access the official documentation about the Post-9/11 GI Bill?
  The official record of this bill is accessible on the U.S. Government Printing Office site (External link).

OFFICIAL G.I. BILL WEB SITE: http://www.gibill.va.gov/