Post 9/11 GI Bill®
The Post 9/11 GI Bill® may cover 100% of tuition for up to 36 months as well as provide a housing stipend. This benefit may be transferred to eligible spouses or dependents if the service member is still on active duty.
What is Covered?
The amount of the Post 9/11 GI Bill® is based on the length of active duty service. Individuals serving an aggregate period of active duty after September 10, 2001, may have a maximum benefit of 100%. Explore below to see what percentage of educational costs are covered.
After September, 10, 2001, the service member served:
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at
Books and Supplies
The Post 9/11 book stipend is $1,000 per year as a full time student. That is reduced if the student is not registered as full time.
Tuition and Fees
Post 9/11 GI Bill® benefits for tuition and mandatory fees are sent directly to the school. Housing allowance and book stipends are sent directly to the students.
Spouses and Active Duty students utilizing Post 9/11 GI Bill® benefits will not receive the housing allowance, book stipend, or kickers while the service member is still on active duty.