House Reaches Deal To Greatly Expand GI Bill: Measure Removes Time Limit for Vets To Claim Benefits Some draft bills for the GI Bill were introduced to Congress in late April, including measures such as the Veterans Education Equity Act, which eliminates the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) ...
If you're a service member or a veteran with an honorable discharge, the GI Bill may provide funding to help with college costs. The benefits can add up to thousands of dollars that you do not have to report as income on your individual income tax return
Who is eligible for the GI Bill? If you have served on active duty for at least 90 days since Sept. 10, 2001, you are eligible for Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits — whether you’re still in the military or have already separated with an honorable discharge. The amount of time you spent...
Your Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits will change based on your student status. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), to qualify for a monthly housing allowance (MHA), you must attend school more than half-time. What’s considered half-time will change based on the schoo...
The Post-9/11 GI Bill provides education benefits for those who have served on active duty or in the Selected Reserve for 90 or more days after Sep. 10, 2001. The payment rate depends on how much active-duty time or federal service a member has. ...