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Post-9/11 GI Bill

  • Protect your G.I. Bill benefits from scams!

    Protect your G.I. Bill benefits from scams!

    Veterans need to be informed when using their G.I. Bill benefits to make the best education decisions. We encourage Veterans and their beneficiaries to know the warning signs of education fraud and the best practices to avoid falling victim to a scam.

  • VA simplified the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill® application for Transfer of Entitlement recipients

    VA simplified the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill® application for Transfer of Entitlement recipients

    Recent and ongoing IT updates have made the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill application on VA.gov easier and faster than ever before to complete.

  • Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits expanding for Veterans and service members

    Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits expanding for Veterans and service members

    The GI Bill® – and its derivatives like the Post-9/11 GI Bill – continues to help Veterans, service members, family members and dependents achieve their academic and vocational goals.

  • The Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship helps students cross the finish line

    The Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship helps students cross the finish line

    Post-9/11 GI Bill students who are pursuing STEM degrees can apply for the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship, which helps extend education benefits.

  • VA takes next step in reset of GI Bill housing payment implementation

    VA takes next step in reset of GI Bill housing payment implementation

    Department of Veterans Affairs selected Accenture Federal Services, LLC to assist with the benefit payment changes required by the Post-9/11 GI Bill.

  • Forever GI Bill/Colmery Act allows more Reserve service to qualify for education benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill

    Forever GI Bill/Colmery Act allows more Reserve service to qualify for education benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill

    Reservists called up for active duty will soon qualify for increased Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits if they meet certain requirements.

  • Reservists and National Guard members can transfer their remaining REAP entitlement to the Post-9/11 GI Bill

    Reservists and National Guard members can transfer their remaining REAP entitlement to the Post-9/11 GI Bill

    The “Forever GI Bill” allows certain members of the National Guard and Reserve to transfer into the Post-9/11 GI Bill after they lost their educational benefits in 2015.

  • Purple Heart recipients short on qualifying service for Post-9/11 GI Bill to receive full education benefits

    Purple Heart recipients short on qualifying service for Post-9/11 GI Bill to receive full education benefits

    A provision of the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act, known as the “Forever GI Bill,” extends education benefits to this group of Purple Heart recipients effective Aug.  1.

  • Student Veterans of America set to launch 2017 Chapter Leadership Academy

    Student Veterans of America set to launch 2017 Chapter Leadership Academy

    Student Veterans of America will hold an online Chapters Leadership Academy on July 20th to inspire, guide and develop their local chapters.

  • New joint effort will help track student Veteran success

    New joint effort will help track student Veteran success

    VA, Student Veterans of America, National Student Clearinghouse collaborate to better track data

  • Secretary Shinseki Talks Education and Change at VA

    Secretary Shinseki Talks Education and Change at VA

    VA Secretary Shinseki urges Vets attending college to graduate, speaking of the obstacles and solutions in progress to aid veterans in this mission.

  • Winter Weather Affects Some GI Bill Processing

    Winter Weather Affects Some GI Bill Processing

    The winter weather has caused delays and inconvenience to many of you. We want you to know that we are working on fixing the issue now.

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Last updated July 9, 2025

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