Learn to Use Your GI Bill

The term GI Bill refers to any Department of Veterans Affairs education benefit earned by members of Active Duty, Selected Reserve and National Guard Armed Forces and their families. The benefit is designed to help servicemembers and eligible veterans cover the costs associated with getting an education or training. The GI Bill has several programs and each is administrated differently -- depending on a person's eligibility and duty status.

GI Bill User's Guides by Status

To learn more about how to use your GI Bill benefits select one of the following duty status categories:

• New "Post-9/11 GI Bill"
• New Post-9/11 GI Bill Payment Calculator
• Active Duty Montgomery GI Bill User's Guide
• Veterans Montgomery GI Bill User's Guide
• National Guard and Air Guard MGIB-SR User's Guide
• Selected Reserve MGIB-SR User's Guide

GI Bill Information by Topic

For more information on the GI Bill click on a specific topic below:

• New Post-9/11 GI Bill Details
• Post 9/11 GI Bill Payment Calculator
• Comparing the GI Bill Programs
• MGIB Eligibility Details
• Additional MGIB Features and Details
• VA Form 22-1990
• The latest GI Bill Payment Rates:
  • Active Duty Montgomery GI Bill Payment Rates
  • Guard MGIB -SR GI Bill Payment Rates
  • Selected Reserve MGIB GI Bill Payment Rates
• Tutorial Assistance Program
• Work Study Program
• Apprentice and On-The-Job Training Program
• GI Bill Top-Up
• MGIB "Buy-Up"
• MGIB Licensing and Certification Benefits
• Veterans Education Assistance Program - VEAP
• Reserve Education Assistance Program - REAP
• Montgomery GI Bill FAQ
• Post 9/11 GI Bill FAQ