The new Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) is the most comprehensive education benefits package since the original GI Bill was signed into law in 1944. Please review the official VA Post-9/11 Pamphlet & CH33 Step-by-step overview. Effective October 2011.
Basic Eligibility
• Served at least 90 days (aggregate) of active duty after 09/10/01
or mobilized under Title 32 orders.
• Served 30 days (continuous) with a disability discharge after 09/10/01
• Served in the Armed Forces or National Guard under Title 32 orders
Post-9/11 GI Bill Chapter 33 Benefits
• 15 years of eligibility from last date of discharge.
• 36 months of paid benefits.
• 3 Stipends: Tuition, Housing and Book.
Service time requirements and percentage rating
36 months rating is 100% 30 months rating is 90%
24 months rating is 80% 18 months rating is 70%
12 months rating is 60% 06 months rating is 50%
90 days rating is 40% 30 days with medical discharge rating is 100%
Tuition & Fee Stipend
• Prorated according to required service time rating
• Paid directly to the university
• TWU Post-9/11 Required Payment Policy, effective 2010/Fall
Housing Stipend
• Paid directly to the students as a monthly allowance
• Based on the TWU zip code (76204) and the E5 pay scale
• Prorated based on veterans service rating & enrollment status
• Distance Learning pay rate is half of the national average
• Housing allowance rate guide
Book Stipend
• Paid directly to the students as a monthly allowance
• Prorated based on veterans service rating
• Paid rate of $41 per credit hour based on the number of credit hours enrolled
Break Pay
• No longer offered under any chapter of the GI Bill benefits.
Transfer benefits to dependents
• Veterans can transfer benefits if thet have served 6 years in the armed forces and agree to serve an additional 4 years.
• Spouses can use the benefits after the service member has served 6 years
• Dependent can use the benefits after the service member has served 10 years.
• To transfer benefits to a dependent submit the online Department of Defense Transfer Request Form.
What do I do if TWU has not received my tuition stipend payment?
Submit the TWU Payment Trace Request Form to the Department of Veteran Affairs.
page updated 10/11/2011 9:16 AM
