1. Post 9/11 GI BILL (Chapter 33) Effective 1 Aug 2009

2. Objective At the end of this briefing you should understand:  BASIC eligibility requirements.  MAXIMUM basic benefits.  “ YELLOW RIBBON PROGRAM”  TRAINING available under Post 9/11 & Montgomery GI Bill.  COMPARISON of Montgomery GI Bill benefits and Post 9/11.  PERCENTAGE of maximum payable amounts for active duty and reservists. *PROPOSED transferability rules. * How to obtain additional information.

3. Eligibility You may be eligible if you:  Served at least 90 aggregate days on active duty after September 10, 2001  Still on active duty or were Honorably-  Discharged  Released from active duty and placed on the retired list or temporary disability retired list; or  Released from active duty and transferred to the Fleet Reserve or Fleet Marine Corps Reserve, or  Released from active duty for further service in reserve component of the Armed Forces  Honorably discharged for a service connected disability and you served 30 continuous days after September 10, 2001

4. Eligibility To qualify for the full benefit must be HONORABLY discharged and have:  Served at least 3 years of active duty after September 10, 2001  Served at least 30 continuous days and were discharged due to a service-connected disability If, on August 1, 2009, you are eligible for:  Montgomery GI BILL (Chapter 30)  Montgomery GI BILL Selected Reserve or Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP) and you qualify for Post 9/11 GI BILL  You may make an IRREVOCABLE ELECTION to receive the Post 9/11 GI BILL

5.  Those who enlisted under the student loan program  Officers who graduated from service academies or received ROTC Scholarships NOTE: Time spent satisfying the student loan repayment or ROTC/Service active duty obligation WILL NOT count toward establishing eligibility.  IF you did not contribute to the Montgomery GI Bill, you may be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill if you meet service requirements. Eligibility continued

6. Basic Benefits  Tuition paid directly to school  Not to exceed cost of most expensive in-state undergraduate tuition at public institution of higher  Paid to you  Monthly housing allowance = to *E5 with dependents rate, in the same zip code as school if going to school ¾ or more  Yearly books and supplies stipend NOT to exceed $1000 per academic year  One-time payment of $500 paid to certain individuals relocating from highly rural areas  NOTE: Housing book, supplies stipend not paid if using while on active duty. Housing not pay if pursuing training at half time or less

7. If the school you wish to attend has higher tuition and fees than the most expensive in-State tuition, your school may choose to participate in the "Yellow Ribbon" program. Basic Benefits

8. Types of Training Comparison Chart Type of TrainingPost – 9/11 GI BILL Montgomery GI Bill- Active Duty Montgomery GI Bill-Reserves REAP IHL in residence Yes IHL online only and Distance Learning Yes Non –college degree NoYes OJT Apprenticeship NoYes Flight Training NoYes Correspondence NoYes Licensing and certification Yes National TestingNoYes Entrepreneurship NoYes

9. Types of Training Comparison Chart Type of TrainingPost – 9/11 GI BILL Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty Montgomery GI Bill- Reserves REAP Accelerated Payment NoYes Co-Op training No Yes Work-Study Program Yes Tuition Assistance Top Up Yes NoNO Tutorial Assistance Yes

10. Benefit Comparison Chart Post 9/11 GI BILL Montgomery GI BILL-Active Duty Montgomer y GI BILL Reserve REAP Tuition and Fees Paid directly to school. Not to exceed the highest in-state undergraduate tuition at public IHL. Paid directly to recipient Housing Allowance (Based on ZIP Code of school) Paid at the E-5 with dependents BAH rate. NOT PAYABLE for active duty recipients, those training at ½ time or less, or students enrolled entirely in distance learning programs. Not Payable Book StipendYearly – up to $1,000 Not payable to individuals on active duty. Not Payable

11. Benefit Comparison Chart Post 9/11 GI BILL Montgomery GI BILL-Active Duty Montgomery GI BILL Reserve REAP Rural Benefit One Time – up to $500 Not Payable Time limit to use benefits 15 Years 10 Years Eligibility normally ends once you leave the service Can be eligible for 10 years after leaving service College Fund (“Kicker”) $600 Buy-up Applicable percentage added to Housing Allowance Not Paid Added to Monthly Rate Paid at applicable rate Added to Monthly Rate Not Payable Added to Monthly Rate Paid at applicable rate

12. Active Duty Table Active Duty Completed After September 10, 2001 Percentage of Maximum Amount Payable At Least 36 Months100% At least 30 continuous days of active duty and discharged due to service-connected disability 100% 30 t0 36 Months90% 24 to 30 Months80% 18 to 24 Months70% 12 to 18 Months60% 6 to 12 Months50% 90 days to 12 Months40%

13. Reservists Table Post 9/11 Service Percentage of Maximum Amount Payable At Least Cumulative 36 Months100% At least 30 continuous days of active duty and discharged due to service-connected disability 100% At least 30 cumulative months90% At least 24 cumulative months80% At least 18 cumulative months70% At least 12 cumulative months60% At least 6 cumulative months50% At least 90 aggregate days40%

14.  To Transfer Education Benefits Must have 6 years of service in the Armed Forces on date of election Must agree to serve at least 4 additional years Time served for ROTC Scholarship, Service Academy attendance, and SLRP count towards the 6 year transferability eligibility requirement Must be on active duty or a member of the Selected Reserves at the time of request to transfer unused benefits BASIC TRANSFERABILITY RULES Transferability

15. Has at least 10 years of service in the Armed Forces (Active Duty and/or SELRES) on the date of election and either standard policy (Service or DoD) or statute preclude the Service member from committing to 4 additional years. Must commit to serve for the maximum amount of time allowed by such policy or statute. Is or becomes retirement eligible during the period from 1 Aug 09 thru 1 Aug 13.  Eligible for retirement  On 1 Aug 09  After 1 Aug 09 before 1 Aug 2010  On or after 1 Aug 2010 before 1 Aug 2011  On or after 1 Aug 2011 before 1 Aug 2012  Approved for retirement  after 1 Aug 09 before 1 Jul 2010 ARMY’S PROPOSED TRANSFERABILITY RULES Transferability

16.  For those individuals eligible for retirement after August 1, 2009, and before August 1, 2010, 1 year of additional service is required.  For those individuals eligible for retirement after August 1, 2010 and before August 1, 2011, 2 years of additional service is required.  For those individuals eligible for retirement after August 1, 2011, and before August 1, 2012, 3 years of additional service is required. Army’s Proposed Transferability Ruled Continued Transferability

17. Additional information may be obtained on VA website: www.gibill.va.govwww.gibill.va.gov ?