Comprehensive Overview of Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits and Eligibility
The Post-9/11 GI Bill provides vital education benefits for veterans who served active duty on or after September 11, 2001. Effective from August 1, 2009, eligible individuals can access up to 36 months of education benefits, which must be used within 15 years of separation from active duty. Participants do not need to contribute funds and can transfer benefits to spouses or children. The benefits vary based on the length of service, providing coverage for tuition, housing stipends, and books. For more details, contact the Veterans Affairs hotline.
Comprehensive Overview of Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits and Eligibility
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POST 9/11 MGIBMs. Catherine Kim & Mr. Daryl PatrickHQMC MGIB POCs(703) 784-9550 / 9551
Chapter 33, Title 38Effective August 1,2009 • Optional participation in the MGIB • No monetary contribution required • 36 months of full-time education benefits • Benefits expire 15 years after separation from active duty.
Basic Eligibility Requirements • Active duty on or after September 11, 2001 • Service time is calculated on an aggregate basis • Minimum of 90 days on active duty to be eligible. **Must not have utilized all benefits under either Chapter 30, 107, 1606 or 1607.
AMOUNT of ASSISTANCE • POST 9/11 Era eligible only (ON Active Duty since SEPTEMBER 11, 2001) • Effective 8/01/09 - Serves 36 months* = 100% of benefits. - At least 30 months, but less than 36 months* = 90% - At least 24 months, but less than 30 months* = 80% - At least 18 months, but less than 24 months* = 70% - At least 12 months, but less than 18 months* = 60% - At least 6 months, but less than 12 months* = 50% - At least 90 days, but less than 6 months* = 40% *Aggregate of months served after Sept 11, 2001.
MONETARY AMOUNTS • Tuition – Payments are made directly to the educational institution • May not exceed maximum amount of established charges regularly charged in-State students for full-time pursuit of approved programs of education for undergraduates by the public institution of higher education • Monthly Stipend – not to exceed $1000 • Monthly housing stipend • Lump sum amount for books
AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER BENEFITS • Eligibility – • Active duty for at least six years. • Agrees to remain on active duty another 4 years. • Transferable to: • Individual’s spouse • To one or more individual’s children • To a combination of the individuals above • Limitation of months • Not yet determined by the Secretary of Defense.
FOR MORE INFORMATION • 1-800-827-1000 General VA Questions • 1-888-GI BILL-1 (1-888-442-4551) Education Questions • VA Home Page: www.vba.va.gov • Legislative updates: www.va.gov
