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. You must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill®.
Effective August 1, 2011
- Allows students to use the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for –
- Non-college degree (NCD) programs: Pays actual net cost for in-State tuition and fees at public NCD institutions. At private and foreign institutions, pays the actual net costs for in-state tuition and fees or $17,500, whichever is less. Also pays up to $83 per month for books and supplies.
- Housing allowance is now payable to students (other than those on active duty) enrolled solely in distance learning. The housing allowance payable is equal to ½ the national average BAH for an E-5 with dependents.
- The full-time rate for an individual eligible at the 100% eligibility tier would be $1673.50 for 2021.
- Allows students on active duty to receive a books and supplies stipend.
For more information on benefit plans, please visit: http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/
For information on pay, please visit: http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/resources/benefits_resources/rate_tables.asp
GI BILL® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
