GI Bill Government Benefits Changes

By Michael Considine



On August 1st 2009 your GI Bill Gov benefits has changed, and these changes can make a big difference in the amount of money you could receive for you education. This makes it very important for you to understand the differences, so that you select the program that is best for you.

There are many new options in the new Post 9/11 GI Bill that might make it the best selection for you.

Listed here are the differences between these two Bills mentioned above.

The benefits that you can get from the Post 9/11 GI Bill will cover all tuition and fees for any school in the state where you live, up to the highest amount charged by any state college.

You will also be entitled to a housing allowance that is based on an E-5 with dependence. The amount is based on the zip code of the school you will be attending.

You will also receive a stipend of up to $1,000 for books annually.

The Post 9/11 Bill is the best choice on paper, as the allowance you will get exceeds the monthly paid $1321 authorized by the Montgomery GI Bill, but other factors will come into play.

It is possible that the cost of room, board, and tuition is less than the $1,321 monthly allowance paid per the Montgomery GI Bill., hence making it the most suitable choice.

A few states don't charge Veterans tuition at all, these should be considered when thinking of using the Montgomery Bill.

While the new Post 9/11 GI Bill is a great benefit, because it gives you more options, it also makes it very important that you do your homework before you select a school.

You will only have one chance to make the correct selection between the two Bills, and once you make that choice you can not change your mind.

The easiest way to make the right choice is to contact Military friendly schools within the Sate that you want to attend classes, and allow them to help you pick the Bill that will pay you the most benefits.

Military friendly Schools would contain staff that knows the various GI Bill Government programs, and it is in their best interest to aid you in taking the correct decision.

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