US GI Bill

The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) administers the GI Bill®, which offers educational benefits to qualifying US service members, veterans, guard members, reservists, and their dependents. Since the initial bill was signed into law in 1944, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, which was signed into law in June 2008, contains the most comprehensive educational benefit package.

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Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits can include:

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• Tuition

• Living allowances

• Allowances for books

• Ability to transfer unused educational benefits to spouses or children

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The Post-9/11 GI Bill and other VA education benefits services are available to many Australian education providers. Use the Department of Veterans Affairs Institution Search Tool to find one.

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Is it possible for me to participate? What are my advantages?

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You must have served on active duty for at least 90 days after September 11, 2001, to be qualified for the Post-9/11 GI Bill. If you were honourably discharged from active duty for a service-connected disability after serving 30 consecutive days after September 10, 2001, you might be exempt. 

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The following benefits are given to eligible service members and veterans:

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Benefits for up to 36 months of education

 

Tuition and fees are charged directly to the institution with financial assistance.

 

Every word, you will be paid a stipend for books and supplies.

 

A monthly housing allowance (MHA) is a stipend that is charged to you on a monthly basis.

 

Transferring unused educational benefits to partners or children

 

Benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill are calculated as a percentage of the overall amount available. Those that meet the eligibility criteria will get anywhere from 40% to 100% of the maximum sum. Your proportion of available benefits is determined by the duration of your active duty service since September 11, 2001.

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* Check your Certificate of Eligibility for your specific benefits

 

Education providers in Australia who are eligible

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Find out which Australian universities accept funding from the Post-9/11 GI Bill.

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Similarly, several VET providers in Australian states that are approved by the US Department of Veterans Affairs encourage you to study in Australia using your Post-9/11 GI Bill funds.