Listed below are some of the highlights of each educational program.
Post – 9/11 GI Bill® | Montgomery GI Bill® Active Duty | Montgomery GI Bill® Reserves | REAP | |
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Tuition & Fees | Paid directly to the school. Not to exceed highest in-state undergraduate rate at a public school. | Paid directly to the veteran. | Paid directly to the veteran. | Paid directly to the veteran. |
Housing Allowance | Paid at the E-5 with dependents rate. Based on Zip Code of the center. Not payable for active duty, those attending ½ time or less, or students enrolled entirely in distance learning programs. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Book Stipend | Receive up to $1,000 per year. Paid at $41.67 per credit hour. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Time Limit to use benefit | 15 years | 10 years | Eligibility normally ends once you leave the service | Can be eligible for 10 years after leaving the service |
600 Buy-up | Not payable | Paid at applicable rate | Not Payable | Paid at applicable rate |
Licensing & Certification Tests | Reimbursement for ONE. Licensing or certification test may not exceed $2,000 | Benefit available | Benefit available | Benefit available |
Transfer of Entitlement | Those eligible may transfer up to 36 months of entitlement to a dependent. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
**GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.**
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