Post 9/11 GI Bill - (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)

United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Are you currently on active duty? Yes No
How much time have you spent on active duty since 9/11/2001? None At least 36 months (including my entry level and skill training) At least 30, but less than 36 months (including my entry level and skill training) At least 24, but less than 30 months (NOT including my entry level and skill training) At least 18, but less than 24 months (NOT including my entry level and skill training) At least 12, but less than 18 months (NOT including my entry level and skill training) At least 6, but less than 12 months (NOT including my entry level and skill training) At least 90 days, but less than 6 months (NOT including my entry level and skill training) Less than 90 days (NOT including my entry level and skill training)
To your best knowledge, which statements are true for you?
I am eligible for or have already used the Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty (chapter 30) Yes No
I am eligible for or have already used the Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve (chapter 1606) Yes No
I am eligible for or have already used the Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP - chapter 1607) Yes No
In addition to chapter 33, I am eligible for at least two of the following: the Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty (chapter 30), the Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve (chapter 1606), or the Reserve Educational Assistance Program (chapter 1607) Yes No
How long do I have to use my Post-9/11 GI Bill (chapter 33) benefits?	Generally, you have 15 years from your last release from active duty (of at least 90 days) to use chapter 33 benefits. If you are currently on active duty, the last date you can use the benefit will generally be 15 years from the date you are released from active duty.

You may be eligible for 100% of tuition and fees charged (minus any amount paid under tuition assistance).

You may be eligible for chapter 33. Please answer the next question to determine the amount of chapter 33 benefits you may be eligible to receive.

If you do not have any active duty service after 09/11/2001, you may be eligible for:

the Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty (Chapter 30),
the Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606),
or the Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP, also known as Chapter 1607).

Click here to electronically submit an application for education benefits.

After you submit your application, we will send you a letter telling you what benefits you may be able to use.

You may be eligible for 100% of the benefits payable under the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Individuals eligible for 100% of the benefits payable may also be eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Click here for more information on the Yellow Ribbon Program.

You may be eligible for 90% of the benefits payable under the Post-9/11 GI Bill

You may be eligible for 80% of the benefits payable under the Post-9/11 GI Bill

You may be eligible for 70% of the benefits payable under the Post-9/11 GI Bill

You may be eligible for 60% of the benefits payable under the Post-9/11 GI Bill

You may be eligible for 50% of the benefits payable under the Post-9/11 GI Bill

You may be eligible for 40% of the benefits payable under the Post-9/11 GI Bill

You must have at least 90 days of active duty service to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill

If you have used chapter 30 and would like to use the Post-9/11 GI Bill (chapter 33) instead, you have to give up chapter 30. Once we process your application, you cannot reverse this decision. If you give up chapter 30, you will only receive what you have remaining under chapter 30 as your chapter 33 entitlement.

For example, if you have 15 months of chapter 30 entitlement remaining when you elect chapter 33, you will receive 15 months of chapter 33 benefits.

You may be eligible for up to 36 months of chapter 33 benefits. However, you cannot receive more than a total of 48 months under VA benefit programs.

If you have used the chapter 1606 and would like to use the Post-9/11 GI Bill (chapter 33) instead, you have to give up chapter 1606. Once we process your application, you cannot reverse this decision.

You may be eligible for up to 36 months of chapter 33 benefits. However, you cannot receive more than a total of 48 months under VA benefit programs.

If you have used the chapter 1607 and would like to use the Post-9/11 GI Bill (chapter 33) instead, you have to give up chapter 1607. Once we process your application, you cannot reverse this decision.

You may be eligible for up to 36 months of chapter 33 benefits. However, you cannot receive more than a total of 48 months under VA benefit programs.

If you want to use the Post-9/11 GI Bill, you will have to give up one of the benefits you are eligible for. You only have to give up one of the benefits and you will remain eligible for the benefit that you do not give up. Review the website for each benefit you are eligible for and decide which benefit you should give up. Remember, you cannot change your mind after we have processed your application.

You cannot receive more than a total of 48 months under VA benefit programs.

You may be eligible for up to 36 months of Post-9/11 GI Bill (chapter 33) benefits.

Am I eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill (chapter 33)?