What is the Post-9/11 GI Bill?

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The Post 9/11 GI Bill provides financial support for education and housing to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service on or after September 11, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. You must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill.

The Post-9/11 GI Bill is effective for training effective August 1, 2009. The amount of support that an individual may qualify for depends on where they live and what type of degree they are pursuing. For a summary of Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits, see the benefit comparison chart.

Approved training under the Post-9/11 GI Bill includes graduate and undergraduate degrees. All training programs must be offered by an institution of higher learning (IHL) and approved for GI Bill benefits. Additionally, tutorial assistance, and licensing and certification test reimbursement are approved under the Post- 9/11 GI Bill.

Pamphlets and factsheets about the Post-9/11 GI Bill can be found here.

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How does this bill compare to other GI Bills?
The Post-9/11 GI Bill expands the number of people who qualify for education support from the VA. To see specific information about how this benefit compares to other education support bills, please visit the benefit comparison page.
How much tuition support could I receive if I qualify?
Tuition support is based upon the highest in-state tuition charged by an educational institution in the state where you live. The highest in-state tuition charge per credit hour in Virginia is $326.
What could I receive for a housing allowance if I qualify?
The housing allowance is determined based on where your school is located. For the zip code 24501 the housing allowance is $1,110 for 2009.
My tuition expenses are higher than the in-state maximum tuition listed for where I live. Is there any other form of assistance for me?
Depending on your eligibility, you may be able to get more assistance via the Yellow Ribbon program. For more information about the Yellow Ribbon Program, visit this page.
I am in an unusual situation. How can I find out more about my potential benefits with the Post-9/11 GI Bill?
The Department of Veterans' Affairs has created a link to all of the Post-9/11 GI Bill questions, which you can access here.
How can I make sure I have the most up-to-date information about the Post-9/11 GI Bill?
The VA has established RSS feeds for all of the GI Bills. For information about how to sign up for alerts, see this question in the FAQ. You can also see the list of GI Bill RSS feeds, or go directly to the Post-9/11 GI Bill RSS feed.
Where can I access the official documentation about the Post-9/11 GI Bill?
The official record of this bill is accessible on the U.S. Government Printing Office site.