The GI Bill Benefit Comparison Chart allows you to easily compare the
different benefits available for eligible individuals for the various GI Bill
Programs
|
Post 9-11 GI Bill |
Montgomery GI Bill
Active Duty |
Montgomery GI Bill
Reserves |
REAP |
| Education Benefit |
Tuition and fees paid
directly to school -- actual cost may vary by state and veteran’s period
of service |
Since August 1, 2008, the
full-time monthly rate is $1321.00 for individuals who served 3+ years
of service.
Since August 1, 2008, the full-time monthly rate is $1073.00 for
individuals who served less than 3 years of service. |
Since October 1, 2008, the
full-time monthly rate is $329.00 |
Since August 1, 2008, the
full-time monthly rate is
$1,056.80 for individuals with at least 2 years of consecutive
active-duty service;
$792.60 for individuals with at least 1 year but less than 2 years of
consecutive active-duty service;
$528.40 for individuals with at least 90 days but less than 1 year of
consecutive active-duty service |
| Housing Allowance |
Monthly housing allowance
equal to the BAH payable for an E-5 with dependents (located in the zip
code of the educational institution where the individual is enrolled).
For those attending foreign schools (schools without a main
campus in the U.S.) the BAH rate is fixed at $1,333.00 for 2009.
Individuals who are pursuing training while on active duty, solely via
distance learning, or are training at half-time or less are NOT eligible
to receive the monthly housing allowance. |
None, however the benefit
can be used for books and supplies at the veteran's discretion. |
None, however the benefit
can be used for books and supplies at the veteran's discretion. |
None, however the benefit
can be used for books and supplies at the veteran's discretion. |
| Book Stipend |
Up to a $1,000 per year for
books and supplies. Individuals eligible at the 100% benefit level may
receive $41.67 for each credit hour certified up to 24 credit hours each
academic year. The books and supplies stipend will be paid in a lump sum
amount for each term, quarter, or semester certified. |
None, however the benefit
can be used for books and supplies at the veteran's discretion. |
None, however the benefit
can be used for books and supplies at the veteran's discretion. |
None, however the benefit
can be used for books and supplies at the veteran's discretion. |
| Eligibility |
Members who served on active
duty for at least 90 aggregate days after 9/10/01.
Active duty exclusions include:
• Service Academy graduate commitment
• ROTC scholarship graduate commitment
• Active duty served as a requirement for student loan repayment under
chapter 109, 10 USC
* Members who serve at least 30 continuous days on active duty and
were released due to a service-connected disability are also eligible. |
Members who first entered
active duty on or after 7/1/85 and who had at least a two-year
enlistment.
Generally, individuals commissioned as a result of completion of an ROTC
program who received more than $3,400 while under an ROTC scholarship
each school year and Service Academy graduates are not eligible for
chapter 30. |
Members who have a 6 year
obligation to serve in the Selected Reserve signed after 6/30/85. If you
are an officer, you must have agreed to serve 6 years in addition to
your original obligation. For some types of training, it is necessary to
have a 6 year commitment that begins after 9/30/90
Complete your initial active duty for training (IADT) |
Generally, a member of a
Reserve component who serves on active duty on or after 9/11/01 under
title 10, U.S. Code, for at least 90 consecutive days under a
contingency operation, is eligible for REAP.
National Guard members are eligible if their active service extends for
90 consecutive days or more and their service is:
• authorized under section 502(f), title 32, U.S. Code,
• authorized by the President or Secretary of Defense for a national
emergency, and
• supported by federal funds.
|
| Administration of
Payment |
Tuition payment will be made
directly to the school after proof of enrollment
Housing stipend paid monthly to veteran
Books and supplies stipend paid to veteran proportionately in first
month of each academic term |
Monthly check sent to
veteran after proof of enrollment |
Monthly check sent to
veteran after proof of enrollment |
Monthly check sent to
veteran after proof of enrollment |
| "Kicker" or College
Fund |
Allows “kickers” up to $950
per month for recruitment for critical skills – up to $350 per month for
retention
Allows individuals with “kicker” earned under Chapter 30 and 1606 to
continue to receive appropriate increase under Chapter 33 |
Allows “kickers” up to $950
per month for recruitment for critical skills – up to $350 per month for
retention |
Allows “kickers” up to $350
per month. |
Allows “kickers” up to $350
per month. |
| Transferability |
Members with at least 6
years of service who reenlist for at least 4 more years, can transfer up
to
36 months of benefits to their dependents.
• Sponsor may transfer entitlement only while serving as a member of the
Armed Forces.
• Sponsor may modify or revoke entitlement at any time.
Spouse may use transferred benefits immediately; child may use
transferred benefits after sponsor has completed 10 years of service |
Members with at least 6
years of service who reenlists for at least 4 more years, can transfer
up to 36 months of benefits to their dependents.
Sponsor may transfer, modify, or revoke entitlement at any time.
Spouse may use transferred benefits immediately; child may use
transferred benefits after sponsor has completed 10 years of service |
None |
None |
| Servicemember Pay
Reduction |
New enrollees pay nothing
For those who transfer from Chapter 30 to Chapter 33, a proportional
amount of the basic $1200.00 contribution will be included with the last
monthly housing allowance payment when Chapter 33 entitlement exhausts. |
$100 per month for first 12
months |
None |
None |
| Standard Loan
Repayment |
Not addressed |
Not addressed |
Not addressed |
Not addressed |
| Service Requirement |
From 90 days to 3+ years of
cumulative active duty service after 9/10/01
* Members who served at least 30 continuous days on active duty and were
released due to a service-connected disability are also eligible. |
3+ years of continuous
active duty for full benefit
Reduced benefit for original active duty obligation of at least two, but
less than three years of active
2 years continuous active duty + 4 years in Selected Reserve |
Remain in good standing
while serving in an active Selected Reserve unit |
Your eligibility generally
ends when you leave the Selected Reserves. |
| Benefit Term |
Up to 36 months |
Up to 36 months |
Up to 36 months |
Up to 36 months |
| Public-Private
Partnership |
“Yellow Ribbon G.I.
Education Enhancement Program” –
IHL schools may enter into an agreement to fund up to 50 percent of the
established charges not covered under Chapter 33.
VA will match each additional dollar funded by the school however, the
combined amounts may not exceed the full cost of the schools established
charges.
This program is only available to individuals who served an aggregate of
36 months of active duty service or who were released for a service
connected disability. |
Not addressed |
Not addressed |
Not addressed |
| Time Limit In Use of
Benefits |
15 years from last discharge
or separation |
10 years from last discharge
or separation |
If your eligibility to this
program began on or after 10/1/92, your period of eligibility ends 14
years from your beginning date of eligibility, or on the day you leave
the Selected Reserve.
If your eligibility to this program began prior to 10/1/92, your period
of eligibility ends 10 years from your beginning date of eligibility, or
on the day you leave the Selected Reserve. |
Members who were called up
from the Selected Reserve, completed their REAP qualifying period of
active duty service, and then returned to the Selected Reserve for the
remainder of their service contract are now eligible for REAP benefits
for 10 years upon separation. In addition, members who were called up
from the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) or the Inactive National Guard
(ING), completed their REAP qualifying period of active duty service,
and then entered the Selected Reserve to complete their service contract
are now eligible for REAP benefits for 10 years upon separation
.
Members who were called up from the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) or
the Inactive National Guard (ING), completed their REAP qualifying
period of active duty service, and then returned to the IRR/ING are not
eligible for the 10-year post service eligibility period.
Members who were called up from the Selected Reserve, completed their
REAP qualifying period of active duty service, returned to the Selected
Reserve, and later transferred to the IRR/ING are not eligible for the
10-year post service eligibility period. |
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