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Summary
This article provides information regarding the Post-9/11 GI Bill and the Montgomery GI Bill, both of which offer educational benefits to veterans and active-duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces. These programs provide financial assistance for education and training, offering veterans opportunities to further their education and careers.
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The Post-9/11 GI Bill
The Post-9/11 GI Bill is available to veterans who have served at least 90 days of active duty service after September 10, 2001, and have received an honorable discharge. To qualify for the full benefits, a veteran must have served at least three years of active duty after this date.
Benefits
The Post-9/11 GI Bill offers several benefits, including:
Tuition and Fees: Covers the full cost of in-state tuition and fees at public colleges and universities. For private or foreign schools, it covers up to a maximum amount set by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Monthly Housing Allowance: Based on the cost of living where the school is located.
Annual Books and Supplies Stipend: Provides up to $1,000 per year.
Approved Training
Approved training under the Post-9/11 GI Bill includes:
Graduate and undergraduate degrees
Vocational/technical training
On-the-job training
Flight training
Correspondence training
Veterans may use these benefits for up to 36 months, and they are payable for 15 years following release from active duty.
Transfer of Benefits
Eligible members of the armed forces on August 1, 2009, can transfer unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to their spouse or dependent children. This transfer is facilitated by the Department of Defense (DOD).
For more information, visit FSCJ Military and Veterans Service Center.
Montgomery GI Bill
The Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) is available to those who enlist in the U.S. Armed Forces. It encompasses both the Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty (Chapter 30) and the Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606).
Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty (MGIB-AD) (Chapter 30)
The MGIB-AD program provides up to 36 months of education benefits, which can be used for:
College and university degree programs
Technical or vocational courses
Correspondence courses
Apprenticeship/on-the-job training
Flight training
High-tech training
Licensing and certification tests
Entrepreneurship training
Certain entrance examinations
Benefits are generally payable for 10 years following release from active duty. Eligibility requires an honorable discharge, a high school diploma or GED, and meeting specific Veterans Administration criteria.
Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) (Chapter 1606)
The MGIB-SR program may be available for members of the Selected Reserve, including:
Army Reserve
Navy Reserve
Air Force Reserve
Marine Corps Reserve
Coast Guard Reserve
Army National Guard
Air National Guard
This program provides up to 36 months of education benefits for:
Degree programs
Certificate or correspondence courses
Cooperative training
Independent study programs
Apprenticeship/on-the-job training
Vocational flight training programs
Eligibility Criteria:
Six-year obligation to serve in the Selected Reserve, signed after June 30, 1985
Completion of initial active duty for training (IADT)
Attainment of a high school diploma or equivalency certificate before completing IADT
Good standing while serving in an active Selected Reserve unit
Extended Eligibility:
If mobilized (recalled to active duty), eligibility may extend by the mobilization period plus four months. If the unit is deactivated between October 1, 2007, and September 30, 2014, or if involuntarily separated (except for misconduct), the original eligibility period is retained for 14 years from the first six-year obligation date.
For more information, visit FSCJ Military and Veterans Service Center.
How Much Does VA Pay?
The monthly benefit paid is based on the type and length of service.
Important Note
For Financial Student Aid (FSA) purposes, federal veterans' education benefits are not treated as estimated financial assistance (EFA) in a student's cost-of-attendance (COA) calculation. Veterans' benefits are not counted as income and should not be reported as income on the FAFSA.
Students: The Post-9/11 GI Bill and the Montgomery GI Bill
This article provides information regarding the post 9/11 GI Bill and the Montgomery GI Bill.
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