The Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008
The comparison chart below contains some of the major differences between Ch 30 and CH 33. This chart is not inclusive of all differences
Chapter 30 Chapter 33 (The New GI Bill)
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Rate: 1,321.00 |
Based on the number of credits, months served, and the highest cost of in-state tuition for state of enrollment |
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Offers no additional payments for expenses |
Housing stipend equal to BAH for E-5 with dependents. Books and fees up to a $1000 a year |
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In order to be eligible you need to be a member of the armed forces on active duty on or after July 1, 1985 |
Anybody who has served 90 days or more since 9/11 may qualify |
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10 years delimiting date |
15 years delimiting date |
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requires a $1200 enrollment fee |
No enrollment fee required |
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Great for expensive graduate programs and online classes/programs |
For a traditional classroom learning experience at public IHL |
Please continue reviewing the GI Bill website www.gibill.va.gov for the most current information regarding the New GI Bill. We will update our website as we are given more accurate information.