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Montgomery GI Bill Chapter 30 |
Post 9/11 GI Bill Proposed - Chapter 33 |
Payment Rate for Full-Time Student |
Annually set - nationwide - monthly payment rate. Currently set at $1,101. The payment rate may increase to $1,321 for 2008-2009+ |
A payment indexed to full in-state tuition for public schools. Paid per term.* |
| Additional expense payments |
No additional payments for expenses. |
Living Expenses - stipend based on local BAH for E-5 with dependents – paid monthly** Books and Fees |
| Eligibility Requirements |
Entered military after June 30, 1985 |
Any active-duty service since Sept. 11, 2001*** |
| VEAP-era Eligibility |
No - Except those who elected to convert in the past. |
Yes – those who meet the eligibility criteria above. |
| Benefit Expiration |
10 Years after separation or discharge. |
15 Years after discharge or separation. |
| Transfer benefits to families |
Limited - Currently Limited to Army for Critical MOS only. |
Yes - Although the details are still to be released. |
| Enrollment fee |
Yes - $1,200 |
None |