Post - 9/11 GI Bill, Chapter 33

1. How Do I Qualify?

• Serve at least 90 days in a period of qualifying active duty on or after Sep 11, 2001. Qualifying Active Duty service is:
  • Service in any active component
  • Title 10 U.S.C., Sections 672(d), 688, 12301(a), 12301(d), 12301(g), 12302, 12304
  • Title 32 AGR
  • Title 32 U.S.C., Section 502(f), in which orders state “In Support of Operation Noble Eagle” between 11 Sep 01 – 31 May 02
  • Serve in a qualifying duty status for more than 30 days and separate due to a service-connected disability or injury.
• Basic Training and AIT can be added to established qualifying time if:
• You have already completed 24 months of qualifying active duty time; and
• Your Basic Training and/or AIT occurred on or after 9/11/2001

• The following service time does NOT qualify for
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• Title 32 ADOS/ADSW
• Title 10 Service under a U.S.C. not listed above
• Service Academy Contract Period
• ROTC Active Duty Contract Period
• Active Duty used for Active Duty Loan Repayment
• Active Duty period receiving less than Honorable discharge

• You have 15 years from the last day of qualifying active duty time to use this benefit
• Your 15 year window can be reset if you complete a new period of qualifying time by submitting your information to the VA
• Submit a VA form 21-4138 with your new DD 214 to your VA Regional Processing Center

2. What Do I Get?

• Tuition and Fees
• Up to 100% of in-state tuition if you are attending a public school
• Max payment of $20,235.02/yr for private or foreign school (FY15)

• Book and Supply Stipend (MUST be attending ½ time to qualify)
• Up to $1,000 per academic year ($41.67/credit hour)

• Monthly Housing Allowance: 
• Equivalent to BAH of E-5 with dependents
• Based on zip code of school
• If attending only online classes: $754.50  Prorated by rate of pursuit and term start and end dates
• AGR/Active Duty Soldiers are NOT eligible for the Housing Stipend
  
  

Important!   Payments for all three benefits are pro-rated based on your percentage tier.  The Book and Supply Stipend and Monthly Housing Allowance are also adjusted based on your enrollment (number of credit hours).

3. How Do I Apply?

• Go to http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp and submit Online Application

Notify the VA Certifying Official at your school so they can certify your enrollment

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