Post-9/11 GI Bill
- Listed: January 6, 2019 6:10 pm
- Expires: 997823 days, 18 hours
Description
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Program Description
The Post 9/11 GI Bill is an educational assistance program enacted by Congress for individuals with active duty service after September 10, 2001. The Post-9/11 GI Bill provides up to 36 months of education benefits.
Program Requirements
To qualify, you must have served:
- 90 days of active duty service after September 10, 2001; OR
- 30 continuous days after September 10, 2001, and be discharged due to a service-connected disability.
If you are no longer on active duty, you must have received an honorable discharge.
Application Process
To complete an application, use VA Form 22-1990, “Application for VA Education Benefits.” You can complete the application online.
Contact Information
For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Education and Training page.
If you have questions:
- Visit the GI Bill customer service page, to search Frequently Asked Questions or ask a question electronically
- Call 1-888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551)
- For TDD/TYY use 711
To apply for additional benefits and view your benefit status, open an eBenefits Premium account. eBenefits is a one-stop source for information on Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs benefits and services. With a free Premium level eBenefits account, Veterans, Servicemembers and their family members can conduct self-service transactions such as checking compensation and pension claim status information, enrolling in GI Bill, and obtaining copies of civil service preference letters, military records (DD214), and other personal information. For further information and to register for a free Premium level account, visit the eBenefits website.
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