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The Montgomery GI Bill — Active Duty (MGIB) stated that active duty members had to forfeit $100 per month for 12 months; if they used the benefits, they received as of 2012 $1564 monthly as a full-time student (tiered at lower rates for less-than-full-time) for a maximum of 36 months of education benefits. This benefit could be used for both ...
The Post-9/11 GI Bill provides financial support for education and housing to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service after September 10, 2001, or those discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. This program covers tuition and fees, a monthly housing allowance, and a stipend for books and supplies.
For veterans who left active duty before January 1, 2013, benefits are available for up to 15 years following separation (in contrast to the 10-year limit under the Montgomery GI Bill). Veterans discharged on or after January 1, 2013, have no expiration date for using their benefits, due to the provisions of the Forever GI Bill. [6]
In July 2008 the Post-9/11 GI Bill was signed into law, creating a new robust education benefits program rivaling the WWII Era GI Bill of Rights. The new Post 9/11 GI Bill, which went into effect on August 1, 2009, provides education benefits for service members who served on active duty for 90 or more days since September 10, 2001.
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The VA offers several education and career readiness programs including tuition assistance, vocational training, and career counseling. [6] The Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 (commonly known as the "Post 9/11 GI Bill") provides full tuition and fees at four-year colleges or other qualified educational programs for Veterans who served on active duty for at least 3 years ...
Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP) service members can apply their service credit toward the post-9/11 GI Bill. Work-study expansion The expiration date for work-study qualification was removed. GI Bill monthly housing allowance Service members using the post-9/11 GI Bill after January 1, 2018, will receive a monthly housing allowance.
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