GI Bill Post-9/11 Education Benefits
The Post-9/11 GI Bill provides comprehensive education benefits for veterans, including tuition coverage at public institutions, a monthly housing allowance, and a books and supplies stipend. It is one of the most generous education benefits available.
Award Amount
$25,000–$27,120
per year
Deadline
Rolling
application due
GPA Required
None
minimum
Field of Study
Any
eligible majors
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Benefits can be transferred to dependents
Includes monthly housing allowance
Yellow Ribbon Program can cover additional costs
Use within 15 years of separation
Scholarship Value Calculator
Annual Value
$27,120
per year
4-Year Total Value
$108,480
if renewed each year
Loan Interest Saved
$37,968
at 6.5% over 10 years
Pro tip: Every dollar in scholarship funding saves roughly $1.35 compared to borrowing the same amount through student loans at 6.5% interest over a 10-year repayment period.
Eligibility Details
| Eligibility | Veterans who served at least 90 days of active duty after September 10, 2001 |
| Demographics | Veterans |
| Field of Study | Any |
| Type | federal |
| Renewable | Yes — renewable annually |
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