Veterans
GI Bill® Benefits
- The Post 9/11 GI Bill® (Ch. 33)
The Post 9/11 GI Bill® is available to servicemembers that have served at least 90 days of active duty after 9/11/2001. This program includes money to pay for tuition and fees, a stipend for books and supplies, and a housing allowance.*
If you served 36 months** on active duty you could be entitled to funding for:
Tuition and fees
- Up to $28,937.09 for tuition and fees (this amount is set annually by the VA)
- Students at the 100% level are automatically enrolled in the Yellow Ribbon Program which covers any additional tuition and fee charges to go beyond the annual amount set by the VA.
Books & Supplies
- Up to $1,000.00/ year paid out at $41.67 per credit.
Monthly Housing Allowance
- Rates vary by campus and full time status
- *Only available to members of the Reserves and National Guard**All payments are prorated based on eligibility % More information can be found here
- Montgomery GI Bill® Active Duty (CH. 30)
The Montgomery GI Bill® Active Duty is available to servicemembers with at least two years of active-duty time during qualifying periods of service. The benefit pays a monthly amount directly based on your length of service and your enrollment. The current maximum amount is $2,438.00 per month.
- Montgomery GI Bill®- Selected Reserve (CH 1606)
The Montgomery GI Bill®- Selected Reserve is an education program available to members of the Selected Reserves and National Guard. Ch.1606 pays a monthly amount directly to you based on how many courses you are taking. For a full-time student, the current maximum amount is $481.00 per month.
Other Programs
- Veteran Readiness and Employment VR&E (Ch. 31)
Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) is a benefit available to veterans with a service-connected disability that prevents them from working. Support plans are individualized for each veteran, and can provide coverage for full tuition, books and supplies, parking on campus, a housing allowance and more. Eligibility is solely determined by the VA.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.