The following payment rates are effective as of Oct 1, 2017. For additional payment rate information, please visit the GI Bill® website.
Payment Rates
Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill®
Students enrolled in 7 or more credits:
- Tuition and fees are paid directly to school based on eligibility determined by DVA
- Monthly stipend equal to BAH for E-5 with dependents--$1,460 based on CBC zip code (prorated if less than 12 cr.)
- Annual book stipend of $1,000
- For more information, visit the Post 9/11 GI Bill® website
Chapter 30 (Montgomery GI Bill® Active Duty)
| Full-time |
$1,928.00 |
| 3/4 time |
$1,446.00 |
| 1/2 time |
$964.00 |
| Less than 1/2 |
$466.00 |
Chapter 1606 (Reservist)
|
Full-time
|
$375
|
|
3/4 time
|
$281
|
|
1/2 time
|
$188
|
|
Less than 1/2 time
|
$94
|
Chapter 35 (Survivors and Dependents)
|
Full time
|
$1041
|
|
3/4 time
|
$781
|
|
1/2 time
|
$521
|
|
Less than 1/2 time
|
Tuition & Fees
Not to exceed $466
|
$600 Buy-Up Program - only applies to Montgomery GI Bill® or REAP (Ch 30 and 1607)
If you participated in the buy-up program while on Active Duty, you may receive increased amounts. Click HERE to view the full $600 Buy-Up rates table.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Break Pay
As of July 31, 2011 there will be no Break Pay authorized.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Direct Deposit
Direct deposit is the safest and fastest way to receive your VA Education Benefits. You may request direct deposit by calling 1-877-838-2778. Be sure to provide your financial institution's routing number, your account number and type of account (checking or savings). Chapter 35 students are not eligible to use direct deposit.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Training Time Schedule
| Full-time |
12 credits or more |
| 3/4 time |
9-11 credits |
| 1/2 time |
6-8 credits |
| Less than 1/2 time |
5 credits or less |
| Full-time |
8 credits or more |
| 3/4 time |
6-7 credits |
| 1/2 time |
4-5 credits |
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.