Enacted in 1944, the Montgomery GI Bill helped to make higher education a real possibility for millions of veterans of World War II and later military conflicts.
The GI Bill provides up to 36 months of educational benefits to active duty, selected reserve, National Guard and veterans. Your GI Bill benefits will remain available to you for up to 10 years following your release from active duty.
There are various programs available under the GI Bill, how you apply for your GI Bill benefits and how much is available for your use depends on your duty status in the military.
If you are eligible for the GI Bill, you can begin using your benefits after just two years of service. Remember that the GI Bill does have an expiration date. If you do not use it within 10 years of your last military discharge, you will lose it.
Your GI Bill can be used to pay for a number of different programs, including:
- College, Business Technical or Vocational Courses
- Distance Learning including correspondence courses
- Certification tests
- Apprenticeship/Job Training (Veterans and Reserve only)
- Flight Training
You qualify for the GI Bill of you contribute $100 a month for the first 12 months you are in active duty, if you have completed High School or have an equivalency certificate before you apply for benefits, and you have served at least 2 years on active duty.
How much you get from the GI Bill is determined by two factors: your student status (full time, half time or part time) and your duty status.
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