The Post 9/11 GI Bill: Helping Soldiers and Veterans to Get an Education
The post 9/11 GI Bill allows veterans who have served since September 11th 2001 to get tuition and fees paid for school, a 1000 dollars a year for their books and supplies, as well as a monthly housing stipend that averages out to be about the same as an E-5 housing pay. This new bill also gives reserve and guard members access to this same GI Bill if they have been activated since 9/11.
The new GI Bill will go into effect in August of 2009. Another benefit to this bill is that it can be passed on to family members, unlike the current GI Bill. Details for transferring the GI Bill to your dependants is still in the works, but it will be limited to those currently serving in the military. The word is that it will probably be used as a way to keep soldiers in the service, sort of like a retention tool.
To qualify for full benefits you must have served three years of active duty since 9/11 or been medically discharged for service related problems. The percentage of your benefits will depend on how many years of served since 9/11. The housing stipend payment amount will vary depending on the state that you live in and that states set amount of BAH. So for some members of the military the current GI Bill might still be the way to go.
Hopefully this new GI Bill will encourage more veterans to take advantage of going to school and building a career outside of the military. For more information about the post 9/11 GI Bill, including a frequently asked questions sheet. You can access one of the following websites.
http://education.military.com/money-for-school/gi-bill/new-gi-bill-overview#9
Published by Jennifer Wright
Jennifer is a freelance writer, being a freelance writer allows her to stay home with her five children. Having been a military wife for ten years she has a special interest in supporting the troops. View profile
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2 Comments
Post a CommentI'm a AF veteran with the old GI bill. It's good to know they're making improvements. According to your info, my hubby should fall under the new program benefits. Thanks for the update.
Sounds like great improvements. My husband is one that didn't use his because he couldn't afford to go to school and work.