Educate Yourself

You may qualify for more than one benefit, but you can only use one benefit at a time. To determine eligibility and which benefit is best for you, visit the GI Bill website, www.gibill.va.gov, or call the VA National Call Center at 1-888-442-4551.

Here is some basic information to get you started:

Benefit Chart

Benefit Comparison Tools

For more detailed information about each benefit, follow each link:

Chapter 1606 - Montgomery GI Bill/Select Reserve
For Reservists and Guardsmen

Chapter 1607 - Reserve Education Assistance Program
For Reservists and Guardsmen who have been deployed since 9/11

Chapter 30 - Montgomery GI Bill/Active Duty
For full-time members of the armed services

Chapter 35 - Survivors' and Dependents' Education Assistance
For spouses and dependents of 100% disabled or deceased veterans

Chapter 31 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment
Helps veterans with service connected disabilities prepare for and find suitable employment

Chapter 33 - The Post 9/11 GI Bill
The newest GI Bill