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How do I Find Out the Status of Eligibility for the GI Bill?

The Post-9/11 GI Bill went into effect on Aug. 1, 2009, restoring a robust menu of higher-education benefits for U.S. military veterans and active-duty reserves. These benefits rival those of the original GI Bill of 1944, according to Military.com. Grants under the new GI Bill pay as much as 100 percent of tuition and fees, and stipends for living expenses, books and supplies, and relocation. Grant size depends on the veteran's length of active-duty service.

Instructions

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  Study the criteria of eligibility for Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits at Military.com. The minimum requirement is 90 days of active duty since Sept. 10, 2001, or 30 days of active duty ending in a discharge because of service-related disability.
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  File your application for education benefits with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. For application procedures, visit the link to Military.com under Resources. The department will notify you of its decision and mail a Certificate of Eligibility to those who qualify within about six to eight weeks, according to Military.com.
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  Call the Education Division of the Department of Veterans Affairs at 1-888-442-4551 to ask questions about eligibility or to inquire about the status of a pending claim.

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