Post 9/11 GI Bill Information
TThe newest GI Bill, known as the Post 9/11 GI Bill, is set to become effective August 1, 2009. It will provide education benefits for those who have served, and/or are serving, a minimum of 90 consecutive days of active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces on or after September 11, 2001.
The VA is not yet accepting applications (April, 2009) but is working to get the processes in place to do so very soon. It is important to understand that this benefit is not retroactive and no benefits will be paid for any training or education that begins prior to the effective date of Aug. 1, 2009. Up-to-date Information is available from the Department of Veterans Affairs at their website: www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/benefits.htm#CH33
What Will Be Covered in the Post 9/11 GI Bill?
The Post 9/11 GI Bill is the most comprehensive education benefits package to be offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) since the original GI Bill was developed and signed into law in 1944 for post WWII veterans.
The Post 9/11 GI Bill will pay for up to 36 months of education and up to 100% of tuition (pro-rated based on time served in active duty). It also grants a stipend of up to $1000 per year for books and supplies to those eligible and not currently on active duty. In addition, those who are not currently housed on a military base, may be eligible for a monthly housing stipend.
The tuition and stipends paid by the Post 9/11 GI Bill will vary for each beneficiary according to factors such as the length of post 9/11 active duty service, the state of residence, the cost of the most expensive in-state tuition at a public institution in that state, and the number of units being taken.
The school has to be an approved program offering an Associate degree or higher. Verify that a program is approved at: http://GIBILL.VA.GOV/GI_Bill_Info/programs.htm. There will also be some eligibility for flight training, apprenticeship or on-the-job training programs, and some correspondence or distance learning programs. The details of this are still being worked out.
The bill also provides for up to $1,200 in tutorial services and will pay up to $2000 for one licensing or certification test.
Who is Eligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill?
Veterans, current Armed Forces members, and Reserve and Guard members who have been activated for more than 90 days since September 11, 2001, who meet all other eligibility criteria are eligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill.
To be eligible for the full benefit, the service member must have served at least three years of active duty in the post 9/11 era, or have been discharged due to a service-connected disability after 30 days of active service.
At a minimum, the Armed Forces member must have served 30 consecutive days and be discharged with a service-connected disability. Otherwise a minimum of 90 consecutive days of active service is required post 9/11 and one of the following must hold true:
- Be an active member of the Armed Forces or,
- Be honorably discharged from the Armed Forces or,
- Be released from Armed Forces with honorable service and be retired, temporarily disabled, or a member of the Fleet Reserve or Fleet Marine Corp Reserve or,
- Be discharged or released from the Armed Forces due to:
- EPTS (Existed Prior to Service)
- HDSP (Hardship)
- CIWD (Condition Interfered With Duty)
Can Post 9/11 GI Bill Benefits Be Transferred?
Under specific circumstances, unused benefits may be transferred to a spouse or dependent children. Basic criteria for transfer after August 1, 2009 states the eligible member must have served six years of active duty and agree to serve an additional four years of active duty in order to be eligible to transfer unused Post 9/11 GI Bill Benefits. The DoD (Dept. of Defense) reserves the right to impose a minimum of 18 months of benefits be transferable.
When Does the Post 9/11 GI Bill Benefit Expire?
The Post 9/11 GI Bill will allow Armed Forces members and veterans to use the benefit (until the 36 month maximum benefit is reached) for 15 years from the date of discharge or date of separation from active duty.
Those who are eligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill and have been using the Montgomery GI Bill, will be allowed to make an irrevocable election to receive the Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits. Any benefits received under the Montgomery Bill will not count against the Post 9/11 benefits.
A complete list of eligibility and other GI Bill information is available from the VA at http://www.GIBill.VA.gov
Military Tuition Assistance
If you are on active duty, the GI Bill isn`t your only college funding source. The military values your education and offers Armed Forces Tuition Assistance for individuals in each service branch. You can complete your degree at home or even during deployment by using an online degree program and your TA benefit. Don`t get frustrated with red tape and endless forms. Accredited online university counselors are trained to navigate the military red tape and help you make the most of all your benefits.
University of Phoenix
Campus
As the largest private university in North America, University of Phoenix has more than 200 locations, and is available online in most countries around the world. Whether you're seeking a college degree at an associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral level, we can help you reach your academic goal—and sooner than you might think.
Programs:- BS in Nursing (RN Required)
- M.S. in Nursing
- Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
- Online
- Tucson
- St Louis Park
- Maitland
- Ontario
- Phoenix
- Clinton Township
- Littleton
- Beachwood
- Clearwater
- Independence
- Spring
- Roseville
- Sacramento
- Killeen
- Las Vegas
- Ann Arbor
- Sarasota
- Southfield
- Fresno
- Pasadena
- Bakersfield
- Lathrop
- Livermore
- Los Angeles
- San Diego
- Miami
- Irving
- Houston
- Hollywood
- East Lansing
- Plantation
- Woodland Hills
- Diamond Bar
- Saint Paul
- Tampa
- Henderson
- Mesa
- Temple Terrace
- Daytona Beach
- San Antonio
- Baton Rouge
- Sugar Land
- Oakland
- Flint
- Palm Beach Gardens
- Reston
- Jacksonville
- Saint Louis
- Manassas
- Hurst
- Rancho Cordova
- Livonia
- Costa Mesa
- Troy
- Aurora
- Chandler
- Lone Tree
- Orlando
- Fort Lauderdale
- Fairfield
- Westminster
- San Francisco
- Lancaster
- Murrieta
- Nashville
- Elk Grove
- St. Louis
- Westlake
- San Jose
- Dallas
- Arlington
- Fairfax
- Grand Rapids
- Salida
- Gardena
- Palm Desert
- Portage
Keiser University
Campus
Keiser University eCampus Online offers degrees in fields that are in high demand and provides job placement assistance to all its students and alumni.
Programs:- Nursing, MS
- Medical Assisting, AS
- Fort Lauderdale
CollegeAmerica
Campus
Finally, a college that delivers. CollegeAmerica is truly unique in that their curriculum is designed for one purpose and one purpose only: to prepare students for success.
Programs:- Bachelor of Science Completion in Nursing (Online)
- Associate Degree in Nursing
- Bachelor of Science Completion in Nursing Administration (Online)
- Flagstaff
- Fort Collins
- Phoenix
- Denver
- Cheyenne
- Colorado Springs
Sanford-Brown Institute
Campus
Get everything you need for the medical career you want. Sanford-Brown Institute's advanced programs allow you to complete your certificate or degree program in as little as 9 months. Learn more today.
Programs:- Nursing
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Assistant Specialist
- Melville
- Monroeville
- Orlando
- Austin
Colorado Christian University
Campus
With a heritage dating back to 1914, Colorado Christian University is committed to offering a complete education that develops students intellectually, professionally, and spiritually. As the only member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities located in the mainline Rocky Mountains region, and just a few minutes from downtown Denver, CCU is uniquely positioned to offer students a distinctive variety of educational opportunities and experiences. CCU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and offers both undergraduate and graduate programs designed to equip students to become leaders in their careers, communities, families, and in the world. CCU students are enrolled at the main campus near Denver and at satellite locations throughout Colorado.
Programs:- Nursing: B.S. Nursing (BSN)
- RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Sterling
- Grand Junction
- Englewood
- Denver
- Colorado Springs
Keiser University Campus
Campus
Keiser University offers accredited degree programs in today's high-demand careers: Healthcare, Technology, Paralegal, Business, Nursing and Legal Studies.
Programs:- Nursing, BS (Online Only)
- Nursing, AS
- Nursing, MS (Online Only)
- Lakeland
- Fort Lauderdale
- Jacksonville
- Melbourne
- Sarasota
- Tampa
- Fort Myers
- Port Saint Lucie
- Orlando
- Tallahassee
- West Palm Beach
- Hollywood
- Daytona Beach
Florida Career College
Campus
Train for the real-world skills that help you launch a successful technology or healthcare career with a degree, or diploma from Florida Career College.
Programs:- Associate's Degree - Nursing RN
- Diploma - Patient Care Technician
- Diploma - Medical Assistant Technician
- Boynton Beach
- Miami
- West Palm Beach
- Pompano Beach
- Hollywood
- Clearwater
Medtech
Campus
Start your career with an education from Medtech. We offer programs in biotechnology, health care management, medical assisting, medical billing and coding, medical lab technology, and nursing, plus several short-term career courses.
Programs:- School of Nursing
- Medical Assistant
- Fort Wayne
Stevens-Henager
Campus
For more than 119 years, Stevens-Henager College has worked to train generations of graduates for new careers. Stevens-Henager College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). Our degree programs, designed to help graduates compete in the ever-evolving employment market, include Medical Specialties, Respiratory Therapy, Healthcare Administration, Surgical Technology, Business Management and Accounting, Computer Technology and Networking, Computer Programming, Computer Science, and Graphic Arts*. Online programs are offered via Stevens-Henager College, Salt Lake City/Murray. Stevens-Henager College Idaho Falls is a branch campus of the CollegeAmerica, Flagstaff, AZ, main campus.
*Check each campus for program availability.
- Bachelor of Science Completion in Nursing
- Associate Degree in Nursing Education
- Master of Science in Nursing Administration
- Ogden
- Boise
- Layton
- Logan
- Nampa
- Murray
- Orem
- Lehi
- Saint George
- Idaho Falls
Harrison College
Campus
Get started on your career with an education from Harrison College. We offer more than 30 degree, certificate, and diploma programs in the fields of health sciences, veterinary technology, information technology, criminal justice, and business, in addition to our culinary arts academy.
Programs:- Nursing - Associate of Science
- Medical Assistant
- Indianapolis
- Fort Wayne
- Terre Haute
- Grove City
- Elkhart
- Anderson
- Evansville
- Muncie
- Columbus
- Lafayette
Lincoln Technical Institute
Campus
Lincoln Technical Institute provides career-focused, hands-on training programs with industry experienced instructors. Get the skills for a rewarding in-demand career.
For more student consumer information, please visit www.lincolnedu.com/lincolnconsumerinfo
Programs:- Nursing
- Medical Assistant
- Shelton
- Paramus
- Casselberry
- Mount Laurel
- Edison
- Hamden
- Somerville
- Brockton
- Saint Petersburg
- Philadelphia
- Lowell
- Allentown
- Lincoln
Keiser University Graduate School
Campus
Keiser University offers accredited degree programs in today's high-demand careers: Healthcare, Technology, Paralegal, Business, Nursing and Legal Studies.
Programs:- Nursing, MS (Online)
- Fort Lauderdale
University of Southern Nevada
Online
The USN accelerated online program offers accelerated nursing education that allows you to earn a BSN in just 14 months. This new program blends the personal convenience of online course study with enriching clinical learning in Henderson, Nevada.
Programs:- Accelerated BSN
Carrington College
Campus
Carrington College has helped over 45,000 graduates realize their dream of a career in healthcare. Now it's your turn. Choose from eleven conveniently located campuses.
Programs:- Registered Nursing
- Medical Assisting
- Phoenix
- Albuquerque
- Portland
- Boise
- Mesa
- Reno
- Spokane
- Tucson
Everest College
Campus
Develop the skills to succeed in today's highly competitive business environment. Everest College can prepare you for a rewarding career in some of today's hottest fields.
Programs:- Bachelor of Science - Nursing
- Associate of Science - Nursing
- Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
- Salt Lake City
- Everett
- Reseda
- Santa Ana
- Gardena
- Arlington
- Ontario
- Los Angeles
- Torrance
- Milwaukee
- Atlanta
- Bremerton
- Newport News
- Dallas
- Bedford Park
- Denver
- Tacoma
- Renton
- Earth City
- San Jose
- Springfield
- Seattle
- Alhambra
- Kansas City
- San Francisco
- Portland
- Fort Worth
- Hayward
- Henderson
- Chesapeake
- Vancouver
- San Bernardino
- Anaheim
- Aurora
- Willowbrook
- Colorado Springs
- LA Puente
- Mc Lean
