GI Bill Benefits
Comprehensive guide to GI Bill education benefits for veterans and their families
The GI Bill helps qualifying Veterans and their family members pay for education and training costs — from college degrees to job training and certifications. It's supported by programs tailored to different service backgrounds and goals.
Learn more about GI Bill benefits →Main GI Bill Programs
Who it's for:
- • Veterans who served after Sept. 10, 2001
- • Can be transferred to spouse or dependent children if unused and approved by DoD
What it covers:
- • Tuition & fees — up to full in-state public school costs
- • Monthly Housing Allowance (based on school location)
- • Books & supplies stipend
- • Tutorial assistance, test fees, work study
- • Licensing/certification prep reimbursements
Additional features:
- • Yellow Ribbon Program for extra tuition support
- • Fry Scholarship for eligible survivors/dependents
- • Benefits do not expire for those discharged on/after Jan. 1, 2013 (Forever GI Bill)
Provides education and training help for those who served at least 2 years on active duty.
What it offers:
- • Monthly payments directly to the veteran based on enrollment and program
- • Can be used for college, vocational/technical training, and other approved programs
For Reserve and National Guard members who meet service obligations.
Benefits include:
- • Monthly education payments while attending approved schools or training
- • Designed to support ongoing part-time or reserve training
Additional Education Benefits
Helps cover higher tuition costs not fully paid by the Post-9/11 GI Bill at participating schools.
Provides additional support for eligible GI Bill users pursuing STEM fields.
Funding help if students struggle academically.
GI Bill benefits are flexible and can support:
- • Undergraduate & graduate degrees
- • Vocational/technical training
- • Apprenticeships and on-the-job training
- • Flight training and entrepreneurship programs
- • Distance learning and co-op programs
Transferring & Managing Benefits
Eligible Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits can be transferred to a spouse or children.
Veterans can view their remaining benefits through the VA's GI Bill Statement of Benefits.