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Covers tuition and fees (up to the highest in-state public school rate or a national cap for private schools), a monthly housing allowance based on BAH rates, and an annual books and supplies stipend.
Available with 90+ days active duty after 9/10/2001Up to ~$27K/yr tuitionPrivate school cap, plus housingHelps pay the tuition and fees the Post-9/11 GI Bill does not cover at a private school, a foreign school, or a public school attended as a nonresident. A participating school contributes toward the extra cost and VA matches that contribution.
Available at the 100% Post-9/11 GI Bill level at a participating school, including active-duty members with 36 months of service, spouses and children using transferred benefits, and Fry ScholarsMonthly education benefit for veterans who contributed $100/month for 12 months while on active duty. Provides up to 36 months of benefits for approved degree programs, vocational training, and apprenticeships.
Available with 2+ years active duty and $1,200 contribution during serviceUp to ~$2,300/moFull-time enrollmentEducation benefit for members of the Selected Reserve (Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Coast Guard Reserve, Army National Guard, Air National Guard).
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