38 USC Chapter 33Ch Post-9/11 Educational AssistanceSec Eligibility and BenefitsVerified May 4, 2026
Post-9/11 GI Bill
Skeleton placeholder. Plain-language walkthrough of the Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33). Eligibility, percentage tiers based on aggregate active service, tuition payment to school, monthly housing allowance (MHA), books and supplies stipend, Yellow Ribbon Program, Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) to dependents. Per 38 USC Chapter 33. CONTENT TO BE ADDED.
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What This Page Will Cover
- Eligibility (Chapter 33 service requirements)
- Percentage tiers (40% to 100% based on aggregate service)
- 36 months of benefits
- Tuition and fees paid directly to school
- Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) at E-5 with dependents BAH rate
- Books and supplies stipend ($1,000 annual)
- Yellow Ribbon Program for high-cost schools
- Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) to spouse and children
- 4-year service obligation for TEB
- Activation timing at separation
- Coordination with TA during active service
Cross References
- For overall framework, see Education Overview and Authorities
- For Tuition Assistance coordination, see Tuition Assistance (TA)
- For Montgomery GI Bill comparison, see Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB-AD and MGIB-SR)
- For transition planning, see Education at Transition
How other roles handle this
- Admin view - the processing side
- Leader view - your NCO and SNCO oversight
- Commander view - command authority and decisions
References
- 38 USC Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 Educational Assistance)
- 38 CFR Part 21 (VA Educational Assistance Programs)
- MCO 1560.25 (Marine Corps Voluntary Education Program)