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Post-9/11 GI Bill Eligibility for Active Duty Veterans

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In order to qualify for Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits, you must meet certain eligibility requirements. Don’t miss out on education benefits that apply to you. Review this brief Q & A overview to learn more about your eligibility for benefit payments.

Q: How do I know if I’m eligible for Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits?

A: You are eligible for Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits if you served at least 90 days on active duty after September 10, 2001 as a member of the Armed Forces. You also qualify if you served a minimum of 30 consecutive days of active duty service after September 10, 2001 and were discharged due to a service-connected disability.

Q: Are Reserve/National Guard who served active duty eligible for Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits?

A: This benefit may also apply to reserves (National Guard and Reserve) who were called to serve active duty under certain sections of title 10. Additionally, as of August 1, 2011, Reserves who served active duty service under select sections of title 32 U.S.C or section 502(f) may also be eligible.

Q: I served a period of active duty that does not fall under titles 10 or 32 U.S.C., or section 502(f). Am I still eligible?

A: Certain periods of active duty service may not qualify for Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits. For example, select reserve service that was performed to create eligibility for REAP (chapter 1607), MGIB (MGIB-SR Chapter 1606) or Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB chapter 30) benefits. Additionally, active duty service under these categories does not qualify:

  • Terminated service caused by a defective enlistment agreement
  • Service academy contract period
  • ROTC under 10 U.S.C. 2107(b)
  • Loan repayment service

Q: How do I determine the fiscal amount I am eligible to receive under the Post 9/11 GI Bill?

A: Benefit payments are based on the length of approved active duty service. If you are an active duty Reserve member (select), National Guard or veteran who completed a minimum of 90 consecutive active duty days after September 10, 2001, the following benefit payment table applies to you:

 

Member Services % of Maximum Benefit Payable
At least 36 months 100%
At least 30 continuous days on active duty and must be discharged due to service-connected disability 100%
At least 30 months, but less than 36 months 90%
At least 24 months, but less that 30 months 80%
At least 18 months, but less than 24 months 70%
At least 12 months, but less than 18 months 60%
At least 6 months, but less than 12 months 50%
At least 90 days, but less than 6 months 40%

 

Learn more about your benefits

For more details concerning the Post-9/11 GI Bill, please visit www.gibill.va.gov. By phone, call the VA’s education information line at (888) GIBILL-1 or log onto the eBenefits Web site at www.eBenefits.va.gov.

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