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  • Benefits include housing and book stipends.
  • Online schools are more affordable than ever.
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GI Bill Comparison

With recent changes to the Post-9/11 GI Bill is here, veterans covered by the Montgomery G.I. Bill (MGIB) might wonder whether they’re eligible for both bills, and if so, which is better. The answer depends on your situation. Check out a breakdown of both programs, with details of their differences.

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New GI Bill-2009

With the new GI Bill do you still have to verify enrollment wave every month?

Does the new GI Bill offer more money than the old GI Bill?

Under the new GI Bill, where does my housing allowance money go?

GI Bill Details

I live in California and plan to enroll in an online degree program. The max tuition rates for California are listed as $0.00. Does that mean that none of my tuition is covered because the max rate is zero?

I've heard that some states don't charge veterans tuition. Is it true? How do I find out if my state does this?

My books cost $700 last semester. GI Bill benefits paid for some of it, but I still had a lot to cover. Is there a book top up program like there is for tuition?

What's tutorial assistance?

Montgomery GI Bill

I'm going to school part-time and am about half way done. Should I finish up under the old GI bill, or should I switch to the new one?

GI Bill Schools

I want to move, but haven't decided where yet. Is one state better than another in terms of using my GI Bill benefits?

Online classes fit my schedule better, but I was told they were too expensive to be covered by my benefit. Is this true?

The online program I'm looking at is through a private school that offers only online programs. How do I figure out how much is covered?

GI Bill Transfer

My father passed away, but he didn't use his GI Bill. Who do I contact to see if I can use his benefit? Does it expire?

GI Bill Eligibility

I bought into the MGIB around 10 years ago and only went to college for a semester. I'd like to go back to school, but now there's a new GI Bill. Am I eligible?

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Don't let confusion or misinformation get in the way of using your GI Bill benefits-you've earned them! Submit your questions about the old GI Bill, new GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon schools, studying while in the service, and more to our expert: G.I. Ron Kness.

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