Post 9/11 GI BILL(Chapter 33)

Effective 1 Aug 2009

ObjectiveAt the end of this briefing you should understand:

BASIC eligibility requirements.MAXIMUM basic benefits.“YELLOW RIBBON PROGRAM”TRAINING available under Post 9/11 & Montgomery GI Bill.COMPARISON of Montgomery GI Bill benefits and Post 9/11.PERCENTAGE of maximum payable amounts for active duty and reservists.

*PROPOSED transferability rules.

*How to obtain additional information.

EligibilityYou may be eligible if you:

Served at least 90 aggregate days on active duty after September 10, 2001Still on active duty or were Honorably-

DischargedReleased from active duty and placed on the retired list or temporary disability retired list; orReleased from active duty and transferred to the Fleet Reserve or Fleet Marine Corps Reserve, orReleased from active duty for further service in reserve component of the Armed Forces

Honorably discharged for a service connected disability and you served 30 continuous days after September 10, 2001

EligibilityTo qualify for the full benefit must be HONORABLY discharged and have:

Served at least 3 years of active duty after September 10, 2001Served at least 30 continuous days and were discharged due to a service-connected disabilityIf , on August 1, 2009, you are eligible for: Montgomery GI BILL (Chapter 30) Montgomery GI BILL Selected Reserve or Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP) and you qualify for Post 9/11 GI BILLYou may make an IRREVOCABLE ELECTION to receive the Post 9/11 GI BILL

Those who enlisted under the student loan programOfficers who graduated from service academies or received ROTC Scholarships

NOTE: Time spent satisfying the student loan repayment or

ROTC/Service active duty obligation WILL NOT count toward establishing eligibility.

IF you did not contribute to the Montgomery GI Bill, you may be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill if you meet service requirements.

Eligibility continued

Basic Benefits

Tuition paid directly to schoolNot to exceed cost of most expensive in-state undergraduate tuition at public institution of higher

Paid to youMonthly housing allowance = to *E5 with dependents rate, in the same zip code as school if going to school ¾ or more Yearly books and supplies stipend NOT to exceed $1000 per academic yearOne-time payment of $500 paid to certain individuals relocating from highly rural areas

NOTE: Housing book, supplies stipend not paid if using while on active duty. Housing not pay if pursuing training at half time or less

•If the school you wish to attend has higher tuition and fees than the most expensive in-State tuition, your school may choose to participate in the "Yellow Ribbon" program.

Basic Benefits

Types of Training Comparison Chart

Type of Training Post – 9/11GI BILL

Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty

Montgomery GI Bill-Reserves

REAP

IHL in residence Yes Yes Yes Yes

IHL online only and Distance Learning

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Non –college degree No Yes Yes Yes

OJT Apprenticeship No Yes Yes Yes

Flight Training No Yes Yes Yes

Correspondence No Yes Yes Yes

Licensing and certification

Yes Yes Yes Yes

National Testing No Yes Yes Yes

Entrepreneurship No Yes Yes Yes

Types of Training Comparison Chart

Type of Training Post – 9/11GI BILL

Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty

Montgomery GI Bill-Reserves

REAP

Accelerated Payment No Yes Yes Yes

Co-Op training No Yes Yes Yes

Work-Study Program Yes Yes Yes Yes

Tuition Assistance Top Up

Yes Yes No NO

Tutorial Assistance Yes Yes Yes Yes

Benefit Comparison Chart

Post 9/11 GI BILL

Montgomery GI BILL-Active

Duty

MontgomeryGI BILL

ReserveREAP

Tuition and Fees

Paid directly to school. Not to exceed the highest in-state undergraduate tuition at public IHL.

Paid directly to recipient

Paid directly to recipient

Paid directly to recipient

Housing Allowance(Based on ZIP Code of school)

Paid at the E-5 with dependents BAH rate. NOT PAYABLE for active duty recipients, those training at ½ time or less, or students enrolled entirely in distance learning programs.

Not Payable Not Payable Not Payable

Book Stipend Yearly – up to $1,000Not payable to individuals on active duty.

Not Payable Not Payable Not Payable

Benefit Comparison Chart

Post 9/11 GI BILL

Montgomery GI BILL-Active

Duty

MontgomeryGI BILL

ReserveREAP

Rural Benefit

One Time – up to $500 Not Payable Not Payable Not Payable

Time limit to use benefits

15 Years 10 Years

Eligibility normally ends once you leave the service

Can be eligible for 10 years after leaving service

College Fund (“Kicker”)

$600 Buy-up

Applicable percentage added to Housing Allowance

Not Paid

Added to Monthly Rate

Paid at applicable rate

Added to Monthly Rate

Not Payable

Added to Monthly Rate

Paid at applicable rate

Active Duty Table

Active Duty Completed After September 10, 2001

Percentage of Maximum Amount Payable

At Least 36 Months 100%

At least 30 continuous days of active duty and discharged due to service-connected disability

100%

30 t0 36 Months 90%

24 to 30 Months 80%

18 to 24 Months 70%

12 to 18 Months 60%

6 to 12 Months 50%

90 days to 12 Months 40%

Reservists Table

Post 9/11 Service Percentage of Maximum Amount Payable

At Least Cumulative 36 Months 100%

At least 30 continuous days of active duty and discharged due to service-connected disability

100%

At least 30 cumulative months 90%

At least 24 cumulative months 80%

At least 18 cumulative months 70%

At least 12 cumulative months 60%

At least 6 cumulative months 50%

At least 90 aggregate days 40%

To Transfer Education Benefits

•Must have 6 years of service in the Armed Forces on date of election •Must agree to serve at least 4 additional years

•Time served for ROTC Scholarship, Service Academy attendance, and SLRP count towards the 6 year transferability eligibility requirement

•Must be on active duty or a member of the Selected Reserves at the time of request to transfer unused benefits

BASIC TRANSFERABILITY RULES

Transferability

•Has at least 10 years of service in the Armed Forces (Active Duty and/or SELRES) on the date of election and either standard policy (Service or DoD) or statute preclude the Service member from committing to 4 additional years. Must commit to serve for the maximum amount of time allowed by such policy or statute.  •Is or becomes retirement eligible during the period from 1 Aug 09 thru 1 Aug 13.  Eligible for retirement

On 1 Aug 09 After 1 Aug 09 before 1 Aug 2010 On or after 1 Aug 2010 before 1 Aug 2011 On or after 1 Aug 2011 before 1 Aug 2012

Approved for retirement after 1 Aug 09 before 1 Jul 2010

ARMY’S PROPOSED TRANSFERABILITY RULES

Transferability

Additional information may be obtained on VA website: www.gibill.va.gov

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