The Post-9/11 GI Bill

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The Post-9/11 GI Bill The Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33 of Title 38 U.S.C.)(Chapter 33 of Title 38 U.S.C.)

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This Bill is our country’s investment in the deserving men and women

who have defended our nation since 9/11. It provides eligible

veterans with tuition payments to assist in achieving an academic degree. In many instances, it allows members of the Armed

Forces to transfer these benefits to dependents.

What is the Post 9/11 GI Bill?

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Two Parts:Explanation of the BillDescription of the Transfer process

Goal: To educate you on Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 GI Bill) and to assist in making an informed decision regarding your GI Bill entitlements.

Overview

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Servicemen's Readjustment Act (1944)

(2009) Post-9/11 GI Bill, CH33

(1955) Vietnam Era GI Bill, CH34

(1977) VEAP, CH32

(1985) MGIB – Active Duty, CH30

(1985) MGIB – Selected Reserve, CH1606

(2004) Reserve Educational Assistance Program, CH1607

GI Bill: A Short History

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Determine GI Bill Remaining Entitlement

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Eligibility

Qualifying Title 10/32 Active Duty on or after 09/11/01 will be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill if the individual…

•Served for an aggregate (combined) period ranging from 90 days to 36 months. (Payment Tier is based on aggregate Service), or

•Served 30 continuous days and was discharged due to a service-connected disability

Eligibility

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Eligibility

What type of Duty qualifies?

• Active Duty for Chapter 33 purposes means full-time duty in regular components of the Armed Forces or under a call to active duty under Title 10 U.S.C. 672(d), 688, 12301(a), 12301(d), 12301(g), 12302, 12304

• Title 32 AGR for the purpose of organizing, administering,

recruiting, instructing, or training, and under section 502(f) for the purpose of responding to a national emergency.

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Ineligible

Qualifying Active Duty does not currently include the following:

• Service Academy Contract Period; or

• ROTC Active Duty Contract Period under 10 U.S.C. 2107(b); or • Service terminated due to an erroneous or defective enlistment; or

• Active Duty Service used for Active Duty loan repayment

Eligible

• While on Active Duty;

or

• For 15 years from date of last Active Duty discharge; or

• For 15 years from last “Qualifying Service” of at least 90 consecutive days

Eligibility / IneligibilityEligibility/Ineligibility

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Payment Tiers

Service Requirements on/after 9/11/01an individual must serve an aggregate of

Payment Tiers Percentage

At least 36 cumulative months 100%

At least 30 continuous days on active duty and discharged due to service-connected disability

100%

At least 30 cumulative months 90%

*At least 24 cumulative months 80%




*At least 90 aggregate days 40%

Payment Tier applies to Tuition & Fees, Books & Supplies Stipend, and to the Housing Stipend

* Excludes entry level and skill training (IADT) on or after 11 SEP 2001

Payment Tiers

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Tuition

Tuition and Fees (as of August 1, 2013):• Pays all public school in-state tuition and fees• Pays private and out-of state tuition and fees up to $19,198.31

annually (up to $20,235.02 effective August 1, 2014)• The Yellow Ribbon Program exists for private and out-of-state

tuition and fees costs above the VA capPost 9/11 Pays after:

• Any scholarship• Federal Tuition Assistance• State Tuition Assistance • Employer based aid or other assistance

Prorated based on the individual’s payment tier (40% to 100%) and rate of pursuit

Tuition

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Those attending a Campus

• Must be attending more than half-time

• Payment is equivalent to BAH for an E-5 w/dependents

• Payment amount is determined by zip code of institution

• Prorate based on training time.

Those attending distance learning (online) classes • Must be attending more than half-time• The rate is equal to ½ the national average BAH for an E-5 with dependents (full

time at 100% tier = $714.50 as of 1 AUG 2013).• Prorate based on training time.

Prorated based on the individual’s payment tier (40% to 100%) and rate of pursuit Service member and spouse not eligible for stipend while on Active Duty (excludes

children)

Housing Stipend

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• Up to $1,000 per academic year

• Based on 24 credit hours in a single academic year• Computed at $41.67 per credit hour • Lump sum payment (each quarter, semester or term attended)

paid directly to the student

• Title 10 and Title 32 Active duty members became eligible 1 October 2011

Prorated based on the individual’s payment tier (40% to 100%) and rate of pursuit

Books and Supplies Stipend

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• Non-college degrees: Pays actual net cost for in-State tuition and fees at public NCD institutions. At private and foreign institutions, pays the actual net costs for in-state tuition and fees or $19, 198.31 , whichever is less.

• On-the-job and apprenticeship training: Pays a monthly benefit amount prorated based on time in program.

• Flight programs: Per academic year, pays the actual net costs for in-state tuition and fees assessed by the school or $10, 970.46 , whichever is less. This limit is applicable to flight programs at both IHLs and non-IHLs.

• Correspondence training: Per academic year, pays the actual net costs for in-state tuition and fees assessed by the school or $9,324.89, whichever is less.

Non-college Degrees (NCD)

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Spouse

•Paid based on Service members duty status

•Has 15 years to use (like SM, from last date of separation)

Eligible Children

• ALWAYS paid as a Non-Active Duty member•Can use at 18 (or graduated high school) thru Age 26 *

* Dependents must be under the age of 23 to approve transferability. Once they reach 23 they drop out of DEERS and are no longer eligible dependents.

Dependents Overview

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• ALL Individuals entitled to the 100 percent payment tier are eligible

• Includes private schools & out of state school• VA may match up to 50% of the tuition and fee

amount waived by the school above $19,198.31 cap• Individuals interested in the Yellow Ribbon Program

can find more information at www.gibill.va.gov or contact your school’s Veterans’ benefits representative

Yellow Ribbon Program and Schools

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Transfer of Entitlement

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• May transfer up to 36 total months of benefits to spouse, child or children (determined by number of months of eligibility you qualify for)

• Can only transfer benefits while serving in the Armed Forces (Retirees or separated service members cannot transfer benefits.)

• Can only revoke or modify existing transferred benefits after separating or retiring

• Once transfer is approved, dependent child/ children can use benefit until 26th birthday or when months of benefit are exhausted.

Transfer of Entitlement

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To be approved to transfer, a member must…

• Be in Armed Forces on or after 8/1/09, and• Have completed at least 6 years in the Armed

Forces, and• Not have an adverse action flag, and• Agree to serve 4 (additional) years

Rules for Transferring Entitlement

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Two categories of Title 32 USC Guardsmen:

• Those who qualified under Title 10 have qualified under Active Duty Title 10 status for 90 days or longer on or after 11 September 2001 under USC section 672(d), 688, 12301(a), 12301(d), 12301(g), 12302, or 12304, but later returned to service under Title 32 USC.

• Those who qualify Solely under Title 32 are defined as those who haven’t qualified under Active Duty Title 10 status for 90 days or longer on or after 11 September 2001 under USC section 672(d), 688, 12301(a), 12301(d), 12301(g), 12302, or 12304.

Title 32 Transferability

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• Step 1- Apply to transfer benefits on-line (TEB) application at:

https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect/

or

https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/

• Step 2- (Enlisted Soldiers-if required) Complete a DA Form 4836 Extension of Enlistment (if required, you will receive detailed instructions to your military email address from the GI Bill support team.)

2-Step Benefit Transfer Process

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Milconnect

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Milconnect

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Milconnect

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Milconnect

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Milconnect

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eBenefits

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• GI Bill Support Team will send:

• an e-mail to your AKO account (Enterprise Email) indicating either approval or a pending approval status• If pending approval, follow detailed instructions in the e-mail• Enlisted Soldiers may need to extend their enlistment to meet the statutory service obligation• If extension required, need to forward a completed copy to your respective JFHQ SIDPERS • ensure extension and current NGB 23 is uploaded into IPERMS

What happens Next?

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• Have school address and VA representative’s phone number, personal information and bank account routing number and account number on hand as you will need this information for the application.

• Dependents should send in Sponsors supporting documents with their application.

• Supporting documents for the Post-9/11 GI Bill are documents that verify service such as a DD214 and/or Orders (mobilization, Temporary Change of Station (TCS), Title 10 ADOS, Title 10 AGR, Title 32 AGR) (Ensure all orders/DD 214s and current NGB 23 are placed in your iPERMS).

• Failure to fully complete the application or submit supporting documents may result in a delay in application processing. (Sending documents through the mail may also slow down the process.)

What Information do I Need to Send to the VA?

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Apply online at: http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp

Veterans On-Line Application (VONAPP)

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VA Forms 22-1990/22-1990e

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Which Program Should I Relinquish?

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Which Program Should I relinquish?

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CONGRATULATIONS

Certificate of Eligibility

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Helpful Websites

• http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp (VA application)

• https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect (TEB Requests)

• https://www.ebenefits.va.gov (eBenefits)• https://jst.doded.mil/smart (JST the new AARTS)• https://www.us.army.mil (Click on Self Service then My Education for Army

eLearning)

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Helpful Websites

• http://www.nationalguard.com/education (Other Benefits)

• http://www.goarmyed.com (Federal Tuition Assistance)• http://www.nelnetsolutions.com (Peterson’s DoD MWR

Libraries)• http://www.gibill.va.gov (GI Bill Programs)• http://www.militaryfriendlyschools.com (School Search)• Clep.collegeboard.org/military• http://www.fafsa.gov (Free Application for Federal

Student Aid)

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James Smith703-607-5148

orGI BILL Support Team

1-866-628-5999ng.robinson.ngb-arng-pec.mbx.arng-

hrm-o- [email protected]

Contact Information

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Questions

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