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Learn about the Post-9/11 GI Bill, including eligibility criteria, benefits for education, housing, and books, as well as transfer options and resources. Find out the current values and programs available, and explore the anticipated future trends in educational benefits. Visit gibill.va.gov for official information and katehorrell.com for expert insights.
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Post 9/11GI Bill Kate Horrell financial educator KateHorrell.com
90 days of service post 10 September 2001 • 30 days service if service-connected disability • honorable discharge • Must use within 15 years of discharge Who is eligible?
Undergraduate, graduate, apprenticeships, licenses, certificates, and vocational and technical training • GRE, LSAT, MCAT, ACT and SAT, licensing, certification • Full in-state tuition and fees for state schools • Up to $18,077.50/year for private schools (12-13 sy) • 36 months of benefits tuition
HOUSING • Equal to E-5 w/dep for zip • Overseas: $1368.00/mo • Online only: $684.00/mo • ½ time or less BOOKS • $1000 per year annual book stipend, prorated Housing and other benefits
Six years of service • Four year obligation* • Do it as soon as eligible • Spouse or dependent child in DEERS • Use MilConnect website • Sponsor reserves right to modify or revoke transfer Transfer of benefits
Same tuition benefits • Spouses may not receive housing allowance if sponsor is still on active duty • Children receive housing allowance • Book allowance Transferred benefits
Schools offer benefit to students using GI Bill • Variety of values, programs, and number of awards each year Yellow ribbon program
Transfer 1 month of benefits to each possible beneficiary • Use it soon! strategy
Educational benefits tend to expand and contract as the need for troops changes. • What do you think will happen in the future? Future
www.gibill.va.gov • katehorrell.com • Milconnect.dmdc.mil • www.moaa.org • www.military.com resources