Get the Facts: Post 9-11 GI Bill

– July 15, 2009Posted in:

What can be better than getting a great education? Getting a great education paid for! The Post 9-11 GI Bill, which goes into effect August 1^st of this year, is an additional form of financial support for U.S. Army Soldiers and family members. But just how much do you know about the bill and its possible benefits for you? Below is a quick fact sheet that can answer many of the questions you may have.

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.

Who is Eligible?

Those who have served 90 days of active duty service (including those honorable discharged or retired) are eligible. This includes reservist and those on active duty. If you received a medical discharge and were unable to serve 90 days, you are still eligible if you served 30 days of active duty after September 10, 2001.

What amount of support am I eligible for?

The amount of support that an individual may qualify for depends on where they live and what type of degree they are pursuing. For example, to qualify for 100% of the benefits, you must have served 36 months (three years) of active duty.

What is included in the Bill?

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.

For more information about the Post 9-11 GI Bill, how you can benefit from it and any other questions you may have, visit the Veteran Affairs website: www.gibill.va.gov

What is the Post 9-11 GI Bill?

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This is a terrific information! I will be sure to repost this on our website. Achieving higher education is a great experience, and it is only right that our veterans should receive it with assistance from our government.
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Frank

I don’t understand why you have to serve 30 days of active duty to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill. I am an injured veteran who was unlucky enough to incur an injury at 28 days of active service, and then be given an honorable medical discharge for that injury. It seems extremely unfair that I put myself out there and got injured for my country, but I receive 0 benefits from the Post-9/11. Luckily my injury isn’t horribly severe or immobilizing. But, what if I had gotten shot in Iraq within 10 days of deployment or something before serving any other active service. I think if you are discharged with an honorable medical service-connected disability, you should be automatically eligible for these benefits. It doesn’t make sense otherwise.
disapointed patriot

“I feel ya frank”……..i have over 100 days of active duty training…….injury no fault of my own with LOD and med discharge …….but no deployment and the VA denied me post 911 gi bill its not my fault i didnt get deployed i could have paid for school on my own and been healthy……..now i got to pay for school and a Knee surgery on my own bc i keep getting the run around

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