Find Your New GI Bill Tuition and Fee Rate

Week of May 04, 2009

The following 4 Steps will help you find your Post-9/11 GI Bill Tuition and Fee Payment Rates based on your school's home state.

1. Determine your Post 9/11-GI Bill entitlement percentage - This is based on the number of months you have served on active duty since Sept. 11, 2001. More
2. Determine the maximum amount the VA will pay based on the in-state tuition rate for your school's state. More.
3. Ask your school about their per credit hour tuition and per term fees. More
4. Multiply the maximum in-state tuition & fees by your Post-9/11 entitlement percentage and compare this to your school's tuition and fees. If your entitlement is equal to or more than the schools tuition and fees then you are covered - there is no refund of the difference.

Get more details and view a chart explaining the maximum in state tuition and fees payable under the Post 9/11 GI Bill.

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