Post-9/11 GI Bill - Chapter 33
An individual who served a minimum of 90 days on active duty after September 10, 2001, may be eligible for educational assistance under the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Active duty served as a member of the Armed Forces or as a result of a call or order to active duty from a reserve component under section 688, 12 301(a), 12301(d), 12303(g), 12302, or 12304 of Title 10 is qualifying active duty service.
In general an individual’s eligibility to use Chapter 33 benefits expires 15 years from the date of the last discharge or release from active duty of at least 90 consecutive days. Individuals eligible under Chapter 33 are typically entitled to 36 months of educational assistance.
Individuals are limited to a maximum of 48 months of entitlement when using benefits under two or more programs.
Eligible students receive a percentage of the Chapter 33 benefit for tuition and fees, monthly housing allowance, and book stipend based on their length of service. The percentage is determined by the student’s aggregate active duty service after September 10, 2001. All creditable active duty and qualifying call-up service are combined to determine the aggregate service.
The Department of Defense (DoD) offers members of the Armed Forces the opportunity to transfer Chapter 33 benefits to their spouse or dependent children. If a member of the Armed Forces (active duty or Selected Reserve) serves six years and reenlists for 4 more years or has at least 10 years of service, then transfer of entitlement (ToE) is possible.
For more information on the Chapter 33 benefits, visit http://www.gibill.va.gov/benefits/post_911_gibill/index.html.