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Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 (Chapter 33)

The Post-9/11 GI Bill is for 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 is effective for training on or after August 1, 2009. This program will pay eligible individuals:

• tuition & fees directly to the school not to exceed the maximum in-state tuition & fees at a public Institution of Higher Learning. See chart listing maximum in-state tuition rates
• a monthly housing allowance based on the Basic Allowance for Housing for an E-5 with dependents at the location of the school. To determine the BAH for your school's ZIP code click here (link goes to a non-VA website) 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.
• an annual books & supplies stipend of $1,000 paid proportionately based on enrollment
• a one-time rural benefit payment for eligible individuals see comparison chart for more information.

This benefit is payable only for training at an Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) (See comparison chart for more information). If you are enrolled exclusively in online training you will not receive the housing allowance. If you are on active duty you will not receive the housing allowance or books & supplies stipend. This benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits, generally benefits are payable for 15 years following your release from active duty.  Please Remember:  your decision is irrevocable -- please weigh your options carefully.  

For information on transfer of Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to dependents click here.

Compare

• Comparison between the Post-9/11 GI Bill and other GI Bills

See what we'll pay

• A chart listing the in-state maximum tuition & fees by state
• BAH Listing by ZIP code (external link)

Read more information (PDF Documents)

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

More detailed information (external link)

• Link to 38 CFR Part 21 - Post 9/11 GI Bill (Final Regulation)