Post-9/11 GI Bill

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.

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.

Department of Veterans Affairs selected Accenture Federal Services, LLC to assist with the benefit payment changes required by 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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

VA has joined the White House and other federal agencies to address the challenges of and strengthen services for military family members.

There have been a number of changes in the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Here we describe some of those changes, and provide links to more information.