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Post - 9/11 GI Bill

The new GI Bill provides the most comprehensive educational benefit
package since the original bill, officially called the Servicemen's Readjustment
Act of 1944, was signed into law.

Many veterans, enlisted and officer, who served on or after Sept. 11, 2001,
will be eligible for the cost of tuition and fees, not to exceed the most expensive
in-state undergraduate tuition at a public institution. (The percentage of benefit
is based on length of active duty service)

And for the first time, those enrolled in the Post-9/11 GI Bill program
will be able to transfer unused educational benefits to their spouses or children.

Those servicemembers not on active duty (including spouses of
non-Active Duty servicemembers and all children) may also receive a living
stipend equal to the basic allowance for housing rate for an E-5 with dependents,
and an annual $1,000 books stipend.

For more information on eligibility and application procedures, see the
Dept. of Veteran's Affairs Web site.

Top Stories

Program Makes High-Cost Schooling Accessible to Troops, Vets

WASHINGTON, May 1, 2009 – Servicemembers and veterans who enroll in the new Post-9/11 GI Bill will be able to attend some of the country’s most prestigious – and high-cost –universities, thanks to a new program that’s gaining momentum in academic circles. Story»

VA Emphasizes Education
Before Post-9/11 GI Bill Switch

WASHINGTON, April 30, 2009 – As the Department of Veterans Affairs begins accepting sign-ups for the Post-9/11 GI Bill, officials are encouraging veterans considering a shift to the new program to get the facts first so they can make a sound decision. Story»

Official Explains Proposed Post-9/11
GI Bill Transferability Rules

WASHINGTON, April 29, 2009 – With the Department of Veterans Affairs ready to begin accepting sign-ups for the Post-9/11 GI Bill, the Defense Department is working to get word out on its proposed policy regarding the bill’s transferability provisions to help servicemembers decide if the new benefit is right for them. Story»

Back From Baghdad, Obama Vows
More Support to Troops, Families

CARLISLE BARRACKS, Pa., April 16, 2009 – Back from visiting troops deployed to Iraq, President Barack Obama has vowed to ensure the programs that support troops get proper funding. Story»

VA Secretary Expects Big Impact

ARLINGTON, Va., April 16, 2009 – All systems are on track for this summer’s rollout of the new Post-9/11 GI Bill, which Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki said he expects to have as monumental an impact as the original World War II-era GI Bill of Rights. Story»

Program Helps Veterans Transition
From War Zone to Campus

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala., April 15, 2009 – A Cleveland State University professor has launched a program to help veterans move more easily into academic life.Story»

More Troops, Families Likely to
Qualify for New GI Bill Benefits

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2009 - Troops nearing retirement eligibility may be able to tap into the transferability benefits provided in the new Post-9/11 GI Bill, even if they’re unable to serve four more years of duty due to service policies. Story»

New GI Bill Carries Different Eligibility

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2009 – The Post-9/11 Veterans Education Bill, a new educational assistance program administered by the Veterans Affairs Department, will be available to qualified individuals Aug. 1. Story»

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