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. For detailed information view the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pamphlet.
Payments are issued as a percentage based on your active duty service.
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
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.
Yellow Ribbon Program
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is proud to be a Yellow Ribbon School. This program covers the non-resident fee for out-of-state students who receive 100% of the Post-9/11 GI Bill®. Visit the GI Bill® website for more information.
Awards are limited so please contact us early to apply.
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.