I. Benefit Description

The Post-9/11 GI Bill is for individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service on or after September 11, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. You must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The Post-9/11 GI Bill will become effective for training on or after August 1, 2009. This program will pay eligible individuals:

tuition & fees directly to the school not to exceed the maximum in-state tuition & fees at a public Institution of Higher Learning. see chart listing maximum rates(link goes to a VA website)

a monthly housing allowance based on the Basic Allowance for Housing for an E-5 with dependents at the location of the school. To determine the BAH for your school's ZIP code click here (link goes to a non-ASU/VA website)

an annual books & supplies stipend of $1,000 paid proportionately based on enrollment

a one-time rural benefit payment for eligible individuals see comparison chart for more information.

For active-duty personnel, the following table applies:

Active Duty Completed after September 10, 2001	Percentage of Maximum Amount Payable
At least 36 months	100%
At least 30 continuous days on active duty and discharged due to service-connected disability	100%
30 months to 36 months	90%
24 months to 30 months	80%
18 months to 24 months	70%
12 months to 18 months	60%
6 months to 12 months	50%
90 days to 6 months	40%

For reservists, the following table applies:

Post-9/11 Service	Percentage of Maximum Amount Payable
At least 36 cumulative months	100%
At least 30 continuous days on active duty and discharged due to service-connected disability	100%
At least 30 cumulative months	90%
At least 24 cumulative months	80%
At least 18 cumulative months	70%
At least 12 cumulative months	60%
At least 6 cumulative months	50%
90 aggregate days	40%

II. Eligibility

Only active duty service performed after September 10, 2001, may be considered for determining eligibility for this new benefit. To be eligible, a service member or veteran must have served at least 90 aggregate days on active duty. However, individuals honorably discharged for a service-connected disability who served 30 continuous days after September 10, 2001, may also establish eligibility.

III. How to Apply

We will begin accepting applications for the Post-9/11 GI Bill May 1, 2009. For additional information, including how to apply for benefits, visit the VA website at www.gibill.va.gov. We will update our website as new information becomes available.

Visit our office, located in Payne Hall, or give us a call at (706) 737-1606. Or contact your local VA Regional Office for additional assistance by dialing the toll-free number, 1-888-442-4551.