• Chapter 33 The Post-9/11 GI Bill, Is for individuals who have served on Active Duty after 9/11/01. Rate of payment is based on the length of time served. This benefit can be transferred by the service member to a family member (spouse and/or children).
• Chapter 30 The Montgomery GI Bill – Active Duty, Is it for individuals who entered on Active Duty anytime since July 1, 1985 and who paid into an education fund for one year ($100 a month for the first 12 months on active duty).
• Chapter 1606 The Montgomery GI Bill – Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) is for individuals in the Selected Reserve or National Guard (not on Active Duty). They must be actively drilling and under a 6-year contract. They are eligible for benefits only as long as they remain in the Reserves or Guard.
• Chapter 35 The Dependents Educational Assistance Program (DEA) GI Bill is for dependents of a member of the Armed Forces who died on active duty or as the result of a 100% service-connected disability. Dependents receive up to 36 months of education benefits under one qualifying program. They have a VA file number that is related to the parent or spouse under whom they are eligible.
• Chapter 31 Veterans Readiness and Employment (VR&E) is a program for veterans with at least a 10% service-connected disability. Eligible veterans and service members can have tuition, fees, books, and supplies covered. Also, the student may get a monthly stipend while enrolled in school. The Veteran must work with a VetSuccess Counselor for eligibility information.
• The Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship (Fry Scholarship) provides Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to the children and surviving spouses of Service members who died in the line of duty while on active duty after September 10, 2001. Eligible beneficiaries attending school may receive up to 36 months of benefits at the 100% level.