The Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Improvements Act of 2010 was signed into law last year, but some of the changes will go into effect October 1, 2011.
This is a list of the biggest GI Bill changes affecting you:
- Allows students to use the Post-9/11 GI Bill for –
- Non-college degree (NCD) programs: Non-college degree (NCD) programs offered at non-degree granting schools: Pays the actual net costs for in-state tuition and fees or $17,500, whichever is less. Also pays up to $83 per month for books and supplies.
- On-the-job and apprenticeship training: Pays a monthly benefit amount prorated based on time in program and up to $83 per month for books and supplies.
- Flight programs: Per academic year, pays the actual net costs for in-state tuition and fees assessed by the school or $10,000, whichever is less.
- Correspondence training: Per academic year, pays the actual net costs for in-state tuition and fees assessed by the school or $8,500, whichever is less.
- Housing allowance is now payable to students (other than those on active duty) enrolled solely in distance learning. The housing allowance payable is equal to ½ the national average BAH for an E-5 with dependents.
- Allows students on active duty to receive a books and supplies stipend.
To view the FAQs on the VA’s page click here. Stay up to date with the latest changes for the GI Bill and more at http://www.va.gov/.