Post 9/11 G.I. Bill
The Post-9/11 G.I. Bill includes a new package of military educational benefits, known as Chapter 33, which went into effect on August 1, 2009. These benefits offer additional benefits beyond paying for tuition. Many veterans, who served after September 11, 2001, will be eligible to get full tuition and fees, a new monthly housing stipend and $1,000 a year for book and supplies.
You are eligible if you served a minimum of 90 days on active duty after September 10, 2001. This covers active duty who served as a member of the Armed Forces or as a result of a call or order to active duty, including Reserve and Guard members.
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If you are already enrolled in the Montgomery GI Bill and also meet the criteria for the Post 9/11 GI Bill, you have the option to transfer your remaining MGIB benefits to the new program.
Payment Structure
Eligible service members may submit their applications online at www.gibill.va.gov. VA will determine your eligibility for the Post-9/11 GI Bill, and issue you a Certificate of Eligibility.
The amount of tuition and stipends paid under the Post 9/11 GI Bill will vary depending on your state of residence, number of units taken, and amount of post-9/11 active-duty service. If you attend less than full time, you will receive a portion of the payment based on the number of units of study. Click here to contact Allied to find out more inforamtion
Here are the percentages that are available:
One of the added features of this tuition payment plan is that the tuition will be paid directly to the school. This is similar to the process used for military tuition assistance.
30/1606 Kicker
If you are eligible for an enlistment or reenlistment kicker (College Fund, Reserve Kicker), you will still remain eligible under the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Any additional monthly benefits will simply be added to the monthly living allowance – you will be paid the kicker each month as an increase to your housing stipend. This applies even if you are an active duty service member, a veteran training at ½ time of less, or pursuing your education through distance learning.
Transfer Entitlement
On or after August 1, 2009, if you have served at least six years in the Armed Forces and agree to serve at least another four years, you are authorized by the Department of Defense (DoD) to transfer your unused benefits to your dependents, including your spouse and children.
The ability to transfer benefits is limited to those currently serving in the military with some limited provisions for those retiring over the next few years. The DoD may impose additional eligibility requirements and limit the number of transferable months to not less than 18 months.
Refund Policy
You are responsible for any overpayment incurred as a result of not completing your courses. In the event that you do not finish your course, the school will follow their established student refund policy. VA will work with you to resolve the overpayment.
Tuition and fee payment are paid to the school on behalf of the student; overpayments of tuition and fees will be charged to the student.
Students that do not complete the course are liable for any overpayment. The school will not refund any money to the VA on the student's behalf.
(Sources: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Military.com)
