Effective August 1, 2009, the Post-9/11 GI Bill updates one of the most popular military educational programs in U.S. history. Soldiers who have served after September 11, 2001, can receive substantial financial assistance to help pay for college tuition, tutorial services and school supplies. The benefits may even be transferrable to their dependents.
Eligibility
- Soldiers must have at least 90 days of Active Duty service since September 11, 2001, or have been discharged with a service-connected disability after serving at least 30 continuous days on Active Duty
- Individuals must have received an honorable discharge
Benefits
- Provides benefits up to the highest undergraduate in-state tuition for a public institution
- Yellow Ribbon Program helps pay excess tuition costs for private or graduate schools that have entered into an agreement with the VA to assist Soldiers and veterans
- Students enrolled more than half-time are paid a monthly housing stipend
- Up to $1,000 annually for books and up to $100/month for tutors
- Eligible Soldiers can transfer benefits to their dependents
Requirements
- Three years of service required for full benefits; partial benefits are available
- Must use benefits within 15 years of the last day of Active Duty service
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