GI Bill Benefits Guide
Everything you need to know about VA education benefits
Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)
The most comprehensive VA education benefit. Includes tuition, housing, and books.
Tuition
$28,938/yr
Max for private schools
Housing
~$2,100/mo
E-5 BAH (by location)
Books
$1,000/yr
Supplies stipend
Post-9/11 Eligibility Tiers
Your benefit percentage depends on active duty service after 9/10/2001.
| Service Time | Benefit % |
|---|---|
| 36+ months | 100% |
| 30 months | 90% |
| 24 months | 80% |
| 18 months | 70% |
| 12 months | 60% |
| 6 months | 50% |
| 90 days | 40% |
Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30)
Fixed monthly payment. Good for apprenticeships and on-the-job training.
Full-Time
$2,195/mo
3/4 Time
$1,646/mo
1/2 Time
$1,098/mo
Max Months
36 months
Yellow Ribbon Program
Covers tuition costs above the Post-9/11 cap. Great for expensive private schools.
- Requires 100% Post-9/11 eligibility
- School contributes, VA matches
- Not all schools participate
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