The following payment rates are effective as of October 2011. 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--$1,218 based on CBC zip code
- Annual book stipend of $1,000
- For more information, visit the Post 9/11 Bill website
Chapter 30 (Active Duty)
| Full time |
$1,473 |
| 3/4 time |
$1,104.75 |
| 1/2 time |
$736.50 |
| Less than 1/2 time |
Tuition & Fees only |
Chapter 1606 (Reservist)
| Full time |
$345 |
| 3/4 time |
$258 |
| 1/2 time |
$171 |
| Less than 1/2 time |
$86.25 |
Chapter 1607 (Reserve Educational Assistance Program)
| Full time |
$589.20 |
$883.80 |
$1,178.40 |
| 3/4 time |
$441.90 |
$662.85 |
$883.80 |
| 1/2 time |
$294.60 |
$441.90 |
$589.20 |
| Less than 1/2 time |
Tuition & Fees
up to $147.30 |
Tuition & Fees
up to $220.95 |
Tuition & Fees
up to $294.60 |
Chapter 35 (Survivors and Dependents)
| Full time |
$957 |
| 3/4 time |
$718 |
| 1/2 time |
$476 |
| Less than 1/2 time |
Tuition & Fees
Not to exceed $476 |
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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 |