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GI Bill, tuition, housing allowance

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  1. Apply for Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits via VA Form 22-1990.
  2. Check Yellow Ribbon schools for tuition that exceeds the cap.
  3. Transfer unused benefits to a spouse or child if eligible.

Benefits that apply here

Category: Education
EDUCATION

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)

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 housing
Category: Education
EDUCATION

Yellow Ribbon Program

Supplemental funding where VA matches contributions from participating private and out-of-state public schools to cover tuition above the Post-9/11 GI Bill national cap for qualifying veterans.

Available to veterans at 100% Post-9/11 GI Bill eligibility at participating schools
Category: Education
EDUCATION

Montgomery GI Bill: Active Duty (MGIB-AD, Chapter 30)

Monthly 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 enrollment
Category: Education
EDUCATION

Montgomery GI Bill: Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR, Chapter 1606)

Education 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).

Available to Selected Reserve members with 6-year service obligation

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