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GI Bill benefits are administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and may be used for a variety of programs, including academic degrees, on-the-job training and apprenticeships, non-college programs, licensing and certifications, and testing.

To learn more about the types of programs that can be covered and to apply, visit VA Education And Training Benefits | Veterans Affairs or contact the VA Benefits Advisor in Building 411.

 

Applying for Benefits

You will need to apply to use your GI Bill benefits through the VA website. Go to How To Apply For The GI Bill And Related Benefits | Veterans Affairs and click the green box that says “Find your education benefits form” to get started.

When applying you will need:

  1. Social Security number
  2. Bank account direct deposit information
  3. Education and military history
  4. Basic information about the school or training facility you want to attend or are attending now

You can expect the VA to process this education claim in about 30 days.

Transfer of Benefits

You may be able to transfer your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits if you are on active duty or in the Selected Reserve and you meet the following criteria:

  • You’ve completed at least 6 years of service on the date your request is approved, and
  • You agree to add 4 more years of service, and
  • The person getting benefits has enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS)

To transfer the benefits, you will need to request a Transfer of Entitlement (TOE) through milConnect.

GI Bill Comparison

  Post 9/11 GI Bill Montgomery GI Bill
When Do I Qualify? 90 days active aggregate service (after 9/10/01) or 30 days continuous if discharged for disability 2 yr. continuous enlistment (minimum duty varies by service, date, branch, etc.)
Maximum # of Benefits 36 months 36 months
Tuition 100% In-State Public Schools Out-of-State/ Private School Max $26,381.37**
  • Full Time: $2210 / month**
  • ¾ Time: $1657.50 / month
  • ½ Time: $1105 / month
Military Housing Allowance (MHA) E-5 with dependents (full time) OHA Rate for school location Online Only $916.50 Foreign School $1833 None
Books & Supplies Stipend $1000 None
How Payments are Made
  • Tuition: Paid to school
  • Housing stipend: Paid monthly to student
  • Books & Supplies: Paid to student at the beginning of the term
 Paid to student 
Duration of Benefits If your release from active duty was before January 1, 2013, there is a 15-year time limitation for use of benefits. For individuals whose last discharge date is on or after January 1. 2013, the time limitation has been removed. Generally 10 years from last day of active duty
Transferable Yes No
Yellow Ribbon Program Yes No
Degree Training Yes Yes
Non-College Training Yes Yes
On-the-Job & Apprenticeship Training Yes Yes
Flight Training Yes (Max $15,075.05) Yes
Correspondence Courses Yes (Max $12,831.78) Yes
Licensing & Certification Yes Yes
National Testing Programs Yes Yes
Work-Study Programs Yes Yes
Tutorial Assistance Yes $100/month, $1200 Max Yes, after $600 it affects your entitlement

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Contact Information and Resources
VA Benefits

Address:

Marine & Family Programs Bldg. 411 Rm. 110

Phone: 08041933369

DSN: 253-7181

Email: Rebecca.Lecroy.CTR@vatap.calibresys.com

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