Chapter 33 (Post 9/11 GI Bill®)
The Post-9/11 GI Bill provides up to 36 months of education benefits, generally payable for 15 years following your release from active duty. Tuition and Fees are paid Directly to Miami Dade College.
Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)
**Online students receive half of the BAH national average ($805.50)**
| % | Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) | Book Stipend | Annual Tuition & Fees Max. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% |
$2,376.00 |
$500.00 |
$22,805.34 |
| 90% |
$2,138.40 |
$450.00 |
$20,524.81 |
| 80% |
$1,900.80 |
$400.00 |
$18,824.27 |
| 70% |
$1,663.20 |
$350.00 |
$15,963.74 |
| 60% |
$1,425.60 |
$300.00 |
$13,683.20 |
| 50% |
$1,188.00 |
$250.00 |
$11,402.67 |
| 40% |
$950.40 |
$200.00 |
$9,122.14 |
Eligibility Criteria
Veterans who have served at least 90 days of active duty service after September 10, 2001 and received an honorable discharge will qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Bill. To qualify for the full benefit, a Veteran must have served at least 3 years of active duty after September 10, 2001. Those who qualify for the Active Duty GI Bill, the Reserve GI Bill or REAP* will have the option to choose which benefit best suits their need.
For those who served on active duty after 9/10/2001, the following chart applies:
| Member Serves | Percentage of Maximum Benefit Payable |
|---|---|
| At least 36 months | 100% |
| At least 30 continuous days on active duty and must be discharged due to service-connected disability | 100% |
| At least 30 months, but less than 36 months | 90% |
| At least 24 months, but less than 30 months | 80% |
| At least 18 months, but less than 24 months | 70% |
| At least 12 months, but less than 18 months | 60% |
| At least 06 months, but less than 12 months | 50% |
| At least 90 days, but less than 06 months | 40% |