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, or the Reserve GI Bill 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:
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Percentage of Maximum Benefit Payable
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At least 36 months or received a Purple Heart* |
100% |
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At least 30 continuous days on active duty and must be discharged due to service-connected disability |
100% |
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At least 30 months, but less than 36 months |
90% |
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At least 24 months, but less than 30 months |
80% |
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At least 18 months, but less than 24 months |
70% |
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At least 6 months, but less than 18 months |
60% |
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At least 90 days, but less than 6 months |
50% |
*Beginning on August 1, 2018, service members and honorably discharged Veterans who were awarded a Purple Heart on or after September 11, 2001 are rated at 100%