Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33)

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides up to 36 months of education benefits to individuals who served after September 10, 2001.

Payments are issued as a percentage based on your active duty service. Learn more about how the VA determines your percentage of benefits.

Tuition & Fees

• Paid directly to the school
• Amount billed to VA is minus any tuition scholarship or exemption you receive

Books & Supplies Stipend

• Paid to the student
• Maximum of $1,000 per academic year

Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA)

• Based on enrollment status and school zip code
• Paid to the student at the beginning of each month for the previous month's enrollment
• Students only enrolled in online courses receive a reduced MHA rate
• Must verify attendance each month to receive payment

NOTE: If you wish to receive benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® and you are also eligible for another GI Bill® benefit you will be required to make an irrevocable choice of which benefit you wish to receive.

Act 224 Exemption

Certain disabled veterans who may qualify for an additional tuition and fee waiver. To qualify for the Act 224 Exemption, a student must meet all of the following requirements:

• Be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® at the 90% or less tier
• Be a Louisiana resident
• Be a full-time student, and
• Have a service connected disability

Please note that the Act 224 Exemption cannot be transferred to a dependent. 

Transfer of Benefits to Dependents

Service members may request a transfer of their Post-9/11 benefits to certain family members. Once the transfer is approved, the family member must apply for the benefit with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Visit the GI Bill® website for more information about Transfer of Benefits.