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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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