EDUCATION BENEFITS FOR VETERANS
Your service earned you the right to pursue education. Explore GI Bill options, vocational training, and career transition programs tailored to veterans.
GI BILL BENEFIT COMPARISON
Choose the program that best fits your situation
Post-9/11 GI Bill (Ch. 33)
The most comprehensive education benefit available. Covers full in-state tuition at public schools, a monthly housing allowance, and books/supplies stipend.
- ✓100% tuition for public in-state schools
- ✓Monthly housing allowance (BAH E-5 w/dep rate)
- ✓$1,000/year books & supplies stipend
- ✓Up to 36 months of benefits
- ✓Yellow Ribbon for private/out-of-state tuition
- ✓Can transfer unused benefits to dependents
Montgomery GI Bill (Ch. 30)
Provides monthly payments directly to veterans enrolled in educational programs. Veterans must contribute $1,200 during active duty.
- ✓$2,306/month for full-time students (2025)
- ✓Up to 36 months of benefits
- ✓Covers college, vocational, and on-the-job training
- ✓Active duty members contribute $100/month for 12 months
- ✓Can be used at most schools nationwide
Vocational Rehabilitation (Ch. 31)
The VR&E program helps service-disabled veterans find suitable employment through education, training, and other rehabilitation services.
- ✓Education & training (no dollar cap for eligible)
- ✓Job placement services included
- ✓Independent living services for severely disabled
- ✓Small business development support
- ✓Available even if GI Bill exhausted
Selected Reserve (Ch. 1606)
Available to qualifying National Guard and Reserve members. Provides monthly payments for education and training programs.
- ✓$384/month for full-time students (2025)
- ✓Up to 36 months of benefits
- ✓Available to qualifying Guard/Reserve members
- ✓Can be used concurrently with federal Tuition Assistance
- ✓Eligible while still serving
YELLOW RIBBON PROGRAM
Want to attend a private university or out-of-state school? The Yellow Ribbon Program can fill the gap between what the GI Bill covers and the actual cost of tuition.
- ★Private school tuition above the public in-state cap
- ★Out-of-state tuition at public schools
- ★VA and school split the additional cost 50/50
- ★Only 100% GI Bill eligible veterans qualify
- ★School must participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program
Top Yellow Ribbon Schools Include:
TOP CAREER FIELDS FOR VETERANS
High-demand fields where military skills translate directly to civilian success