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Breakdown of the Monetary Benefits Under Each GI Bill Chapter

 
Chapter 33
Chapter 30
Chapter 1606
Chapter 1607
TUITION & FEES
  • Paid directly to school. (Not to exceed the highest in-state undergraduate tuition at public Institute of Higher Learning.)
  • Proportionate amount paid as listed in Benefit Amounts table.
  • For a listing of the maximum tuition and fees for each state go to www.gibill.va.gov for rates.
Paid directly to recipient. Go to www.gibill.va.gov for rates.
Paid directly to recipient. Go to www.gibill.va.gov for rates.
Paid directly to recipient. Go to www.gibill.va.gov for rates.
HOUSING ALLOWANCE (based on zip code of school)
  • Paid directly to recipient.
  • Paid at E-5 with dependents BAH rate.
  • Proportionate amount paid as listed in Benefit Amounts table.
  • Not payable for active duty recipients, those training at 1/2 time or less, or students enrolled entirely in distance learning programs.
Paid directly to recipient. Go to www.gibill.va.gov for rates.
Paid directly to recipient. Go to www.gibill.va.gov for rates.
Paid directly to recipient. Go to www.gibill.va.gov for rates.
BOOK & SUPPLIES STIPEND
  • Paid directly to recipient.
  • Yearly - up to $1,000.
  • Not payable to individuals on active duty.
  • Proportionate amount paid as listed in Benefit Amounts table.
Not paid
Not paid
Not paid
RURAL BENEFIT
  • One time - up to $500.
Not payable
Not payable
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
Applicable percentage added to Housing Allowance
Added to monthly rate
Added to monthly rate
Added to monthly rate
$600 BUY-UP
Not paid
Paid at applicable rate, added to monthly rate. Go to www.gibill.va.gov for rates.
Not payable
Can be eligible for 10 years after leaving service