The following payment rates are effective as of Oct 1, 2013. 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--$1,239 based on CBC zip code 99301
- Annual book stipend of $1,000
- For more information, visit the Post 9/11 GI Bill website
Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (MGIB-AD)
The following rates apply to those who completed an enlistment of of three years or more:
| Full time |
$1,648 |
| 3/4 time |
$1,236 |
| 1/2 time |
$824 |
| less than 1/2, more than 1/4 |
$824 |
| 1/4 time or less |
$412 |
Chapter 1606 (Reservist)
| Full time |
$362 |
| 3/4 time |
$270 |
| 1/2 time |
$179 |
| Less than 1/2 time |
$90.50 |
Chapter 1607 (Reserve Educational Assistance Program)
| Full time |
$659.20 |
$988.80 |
$1,318.40 |
| 3/4 time |
$494.40 |
$741.60 |
$988.80 |
| 1/2 time |
$329.60 |
$494.40 |
$659.20 |
| Less than 1/2 time, more than 1/4 time |
$329.60 |
$494.40 |
$659.20 |
| 1/4 time or less |
$164.80 |
$247.20 |
$329.60 |
Chapter 35 (Survivors and Dependents)
| Full time |
$1003 |
| 3/4 time |
$752 |
| 1/2 time |
$499 |
Less than 1/2 time
More than 1/4 time |
$499 |
| 1/4 time or less |
$250.75 |
$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.
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Break Pay
As of July 31, 2011 there will be no Break Pay authorized.
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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.
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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 |