Post-9/11 GI Bill RSS Feeds - (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs) http://www.gibill.va.gov/rss/feeds/911.xml This area contains information about the Post-9/11 GI Bill. en-us Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:12:44 EST Wed, 27 Jun 2007 14:36:38 EDT http://www.gibill.va.gov/images/va_seal.gif Post-9/11 GI Bill Information http://www.gibill.va.gov/rss/feeds/911.xml 2020 Post-9/11 GI Bill Information Yellow Ribbon Program Submission Deadline Extended Fri, 9 Jul 2010 18:25:00 EDT Due to the overwhelming popularity of the Yellow Ribbon Program,  VA has decided to extend the deadline for Yellow Ribbon Program agreements for the 2010 - 2011 academic year.  The original deadline was May 21, 2010,  but VA has extended it to July 23, 2010.   Schools who otherwise sent their agreement late or missed the deadline now have an opportunity to participate in the Yellow Ribbon program.   All fields must be properly filled out and the form must be signed by an official that has the authority  to enter into agreements for the school.  Please send questions or concerns to the Yellow Ribbon Program Management Team.   Completed forms must be received by VA no later than July 23, 1010.  http://www.gibill.va.gov/community/announcements/general.html wasco225d@va.gov 911 VA Begins Accepting Applications for the Fry Scholarship May 1, 2010 Mon, 3 May 2010 09:15:00 EDT The Marine GYSGT John David Fry Scholarship, amends the Post-9/11 GI Bill to expand the benefit to children of fallen U.S. soldiers who died in the line of duty after September 10, 2001. http://gibill.va.gov/documents/fry_scholarship.pdf wasco225d@va.gov 911 Yellow Ribbon Program Information for 2010 - 2011 Now Online Mon, 19 Apr 2010 10:30:00 EST Initial Yellow Ribbon Information is now posted for the 2010 - 2011 school year. The list is not final and will be updated periodically as additional information is received. The final listing of schools participating in the Yellow Ribbon Program will be posted approximately June 1, 2010. http://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/CH33/YRP/YRP_List_2010.htm wasco225d@va.gov 911 New California Tuition Rates Now Posted Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:00:00 EST In response to the legislative increase to the tuition rates in California’s public Institutes of Higher Learning the maximum in-state tuition & fees chart has been updated. http://gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/CH33/Tuition_and_fees.htm wasco225d@va.gov 911 Reporting requirements clarification for School Certifying Officials Wed, 1 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT Information for schools reporting future enrollments when the tuition and fees have not yet been determined has been posted. wasco225d@va.gov 911 Detailed information on transfer of benefits now Online Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:50:00 EDT We have now posted detailed information on transfer of benefits to your dependents, including instructions on how to apply for transfer of benefits. http://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/CH33/Transfer.htm wasco225d@va.gov 911 DoD Website for Transfer of Education Benefits Now Online Mon, 29 Jun 2009 8:00:00 EDT The Department of Defense has created a website for military personnel to apply for transfer of education benefits. (Currently the application may only be accessed with Internet Explorer.) https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/TEB/ wasco225d@va.gov 911 Yellow Ribbon Program amounts now online Fri, 29 May 2009 14:10:00 EDT A state-by-state listing of schools participating in the Yellow Ribbon Program is now online. http://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/CH33/YRP/YRP_List.htm wasco225d@va.gov 911 Yellow Ribbon Program FAQs for School Officials Wed, 6 May 2009 14:10:00 EDT VA has developed a number of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to help schools learn more about the Yellow Ribbon Program http://www.gibill.va.gov/School_Info/yellow_ribbon/index.htm wasco225d@va.gov 911 Now accepting applications for the Post-9/11 GI Bill Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:10:00 EDT The Department of Veterans Affairs is now accepting applications for the Post-9/11 GI Bill. See the GI Bill homepage for more information. http://www.gibill.va.gov/ wasco225d@va.gov 911 The Yellow Ribbon Program agreement for schools is now available Wed, 8 Apr 2009 08:47:00 EDT The Yellow Ribbon Program Agreement is now available for Higher Education Executives. The deadline for submission of the Agreement is May 15, 2009. http://www.gibill.va.gov/School_Info/Yellow_Ribbon/index.htm wasco225d@va.gov 911 More Detailed Information About the Post-9/11 GI Bill Available Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:47:00 EST Detailed information about the Post-9/11 GI Bill is now available, including a comparison page, a preliminary chart showing state maximum Tuition & Fees, and detailed Yellow Ribbon Program Information. http://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/benefits.htm#CH33 wasco225d@va.gov 911 New Yellow Ribbon Program Page for Benefit Recipients Fri, 16 Jan 2009 14:17:00 EST A new page about the Yellow Ribbon Program has been added to the "Information for Benefit Recipients" section of the website. http://gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/CH33/Yellow_ribbon.htm wasco225d@va.gov 911 New Yellow Ribbon Program Page for Education Professionals Mon, 12 Jan 2009 11:02:00 EST A new page about the Yellow Ribbon Program has been added to the "Information for Education Professionals" section of the website. http://www.gibill.va.gov/School_Info/Yellow_Ribbon/index.htm wasco225d@va.gov 911 BAH and distance learning Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:49:00 EST Do I get BAH while enrolled in distance learning? wasco225d@va.gov 911 Medical residency programs and the Post-9/11 GI Bill Fri, 7 Nov 2008 14:09:00 EST If I'm enrolled in the residency portion of a medical program at an Institute of Higher Learning am I eligible for the housing allowance portion of the Post-9/11 GI Bill? wasco225d@va.gov 911 Public Health Service & NOAA Eligibility for the Post-9/11 GI Bill Fri, 7 Nov 2008 13:57:00 EST Are members of the Public Health Service or National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration eligible for benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill? wasco225d@va.gov 911 Eligibility period for the Post-9/11 GI Bill Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:57:00 EDT What is the period of eligibility under the Post-9/11 GI Bill? wasco225d@va.gov 911 The Yellow Ribbon Program and non-resident tuition Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:55:00 EDT Does the Yellow Ribbon Program cover non-resident tuition? wasco225d@va.gov 911 Can I get the Post-9/11 GI Bill while training overseas? Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:50:00 EDT The Post-9/11 GI Bill and overseas training wasco225d@va.gov 911 Licensing & Certification under the Post-9/11 GI Bill Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:46:00 EDT Eligibility for Licensing & Certification training under the Post-9/11 GI Bill wasco225d@va.gov 911 What is the Rural Benefit Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:45:00 EDT An explanation of the Rural Benefit under the Post-9/11 GI Bill wasco225d@va.gov 911 The Post 9/11 GI Bill and the $600.00 Buy Up Program Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:55:52 EDT Does the $600 buy-up transfer over to the Post-9/11 GI Bill? wasco225d@va.gov 911 The Post 9/11 GI Bill and Tuition Waivers Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:25:52 EDT If you are eligible for a tuition waiver what will you be reimbursed under the Post-9/11 GI Bill? wasco225d@va.gov 911 Will I Get A Refund of the $1200 collected for the Montgomery GI Bill? Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:25:52 EDT Refund of your $1200 contributed to the Montgomery GI Bill may be available wasco225d@va.gov 911 I didn't contribute $1200 to the Montgomery GI Bill, am I eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill? Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:25:52 EDT You may be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill even if you didn't contribute to the Montgomery GI Bill. wasco225d@va.gov 911 Active Duty Eligibility Requirements for the Post-9/11 GI Bill Thu, 16 Jul 2008 13:08:52 EDT General explanations of active duty eligibility requirements for the Post-9/1 GI Bill. wasco225d@va.gov 911 Reserve Eligibility Requirements for the Post-9/11 GI Bill Thu, 16 Jul 2008 13:08:52 EDT General explanations of reserve eligibility requirements for the Post-9/1 GI Bill. wasco225d@va.gov 911 VEAP Eligibility Requirements for the Post-9/11 GI Bill Thu, 16 Jul 2008 13:08:52 EDT General explanations of VEAP eligibility requirements for the Post-9/1 GI Bill. wasco225d@va.gov 911 Vietnam Veterans and the Post-9/11 GI Bill Thu, 16 Jul 2008 13:08:52 EDT General explanations of Vitenam Veteran eligibility requirements for the Post-9/1 GI Bill. wasco225d@va.gov 911 Officers (ROTC/Academy Grads) and the Post-9/11 GI Bill Thu, 16 Jul 2008 13:08:52 EDT You may be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill even if you are an Officer (ROTC/Academy Grad). wasco225d@va.gov 911 Student Loan Repayment and the Post-9/11 GI Bill Thu, 16 Jul 2008 13:08:52 EDT You may be eligible for the Post-9/1 GI Bill even if you used the student loan repayment program. wasco225d@va.gov 911 Medical Discharge and the Post-9/11 GI Bill Thu, 16 Jul 2008 13:08:52 EDT You may be eligible for the Post-9/1 GI Bill if you received a medical discharge. wasco225d@va.gov 911 Programs of Education Covered Under the Post-9/11 GI Bill Tue, 14 Jul 2008 11:08:52 EDT Types of training approved under the Post-9/11 GI Bill. wasco225d@va.gov 911 Payment Amounts for the Post-9/11 GI Bill Tue, 14 Jul 2008 11:08:52 EDT How much should you expect to receive under the Post-9/11 GI Bill. wasco225d@va.gov 911 Information about transferring benefits to dependents Tue, 14 Jul 2008 11:08:52 EDT If you are a member of the Armed Forces on August 1, 2009, the Department of Defense (DoD) may offer you the opportunity to transfer benefits to your spouse or dependent children. wasco225d@va.gov 911 Using the Post-9/11 GI Bill on Active Duty Tue, 14 Jul 2008 11:08:52 EDT You can use the Post-9/11 GI Bill on active duty provided you have completed at least 90 days of service. Your tuition will be paid based on how long you have served. wasco225d@va.gov 911 Using the Post-9/11 GI Bill at an expensive school Tue, 14 Jul 2008 11:08:52 EDT The Post-9/11 GI Bill will pay up to the most expensive in-state tuition and fees at a public institution of higher learning in the veteran's state, but you can still attend any approved school. wasco225d@va.gov 911 Retroactive or Increased Benefit Payments Tue, 14 Jul 2008 11:08:52 EDT Information on increased or retroactive payments under the Post-9/11 GI Bill. wasco225d@va.gov 911 Effective Date of the Post-9/11 GI Bill Tue, 14 Jul 2008 11:08:52 EDT Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits are payable for training pursued on or after August 1, 2009. No payments can be made under this program for training pursued before that date. wasco225d@va.gov 911