1. The Post-9/11 GI Bill and its Enhancements Suzie Swafford, Education Liaison Representative

2. Topics Covered  Eligibility  Payments  Certification/Claim Procedures

3. Eligibility - Veterans  90+ days of active duty service after 9/10/01 only 30 days needed if discharged for a service-connected disability  Honorable Discharge  Election  Service Percentage Tier (40% - 100%)

4. Eligibility - Dependents  Transfer of Entitlement (TOE)  Fry Scholarship 4

5. Eligibility - Limitations  Delimiting Date – 15 years  36 Months of Entitlement  School and Program must be approved. 5

6. Payments – Tuition & Fees  Public Schools – Rate charged to in-state students  Private Schools - $18,077.50 per academic year (subject to cost of living adjustment)  Yellow Ribbon Program 6

7. Payments - Housing  Rate for E-5 Service member with dependents  Based on School’s Zip Code  $684/month limit for online only students  Part-time students prorated ($0 if ½ time or less)  Active duty veterans & spouses not eligible 7

8. Payments – Books/Supplies  $1,000 per year  $41.67 per credit  $83.00 per month for clock hour programs 8

9. Payments - Other  Tutorial Assistance  National College Admissions & Placement Tests  Licensing & Certification Exams  Rural Benefit 9

10. Claims Process - Student  First-time Applicant – VA Form 22-1990  Change of program/school –VA Form 22-1995  TOE Dependent – VA Form 22-1990E  Fry Scholarship – VA Form 22-5490/5495 All forms may be submitted online: www.gibill.va.gov 10

11. Claims Process - School  Enrollment Certification (VA Form 22-1999)  Status Changes (VA Form 22-1999b) Certifications may be submitted electronically through VA-ONCE. 11

12. The Image Management System VCE Authorizer U. S. Treasury Austin, TX Claimant Application RPO Claims Process - VA

13. Helpful Numbers Call Center Hours of Operation Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time Students and Schools: 1-888-442-4551 Designated Certifying Officials: 1-855-225-1159 Debt Management: 1-800-827-0648 Treasury Offset Program (TOP): 1-800-304-3107

14. Questions