Free GI Bill Benefit Information

Veterans you have earned the GI Bill Gov. benefits and with a bad economy this is the time you should take advantage of those benefits.

Did you know that you have choices between the Post-9/11 GI Bill and the Montgomery GI Bill?

Do you know what the differences are between the two?

Here is a Brief Comparison of The Two Programs.

With the Post-9/11 GI Bill your benefits are based on service time completed after 9/10/2001. Your benefits consist of tuition and fees, housing allowance and a book stipend.

With the Montgomery GI Bill you will receive a monthly payment at a rate set by Congress that does not vary based on your expenses. Since August 1, 2008, the full-time monthly rate is $1321.00 for individuals who served 3+ years of service. This money can be applied to tuition, fees and housing.

To understand which GI Bill will give you the most money, you first need to decide which school you will attend… The best thing to do is find a college or university that is GI Bill friendly and have staff that can help you with your GI Bill questions.

The best places to find Military friendly schools are listed below, and we highly recommend you start your free search at our top pick.

Good luck on this next phase of your life, and thank you for your service to country.