Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33)

Eligible service members, spouses, and dependents may receive up to 36 months of education benefits. The following payments may be available:

• Tuition paid to the school
• Monthly housing allowance paid to the recipient
• Annual books and supplies stipend paid to recipient

How much a student receives in payments varies on enrollment at a public or private school, military status, and course registration each semester.

Learn more about the Post-9/11 GI Bill (chapter 33) and review current payment rates.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) determines a person’s eligibility for VA Education Benefits based on the military records they have on file for a service member, veteran, or a transferee. Questions about VA benefits eligibility contact the VA directly by either calling 1-888-GI-BILL-1 or use the AskVA feature on their website. 

Note: Under the Supreme Court’s 2024 Rudisill decision, servicemembers with at least two periods of qualifying service may be eligible for additional GI Bill benefits. Learn more about the decision and its impacts on the VA’s website and contact the VA directly with any further questions.

Questions regarding the certification process can be directed to the School Certifying Official for the student’s program.

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 https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill .