GI Bill and other education benefit eligibility 
Learn about GI Bill eligibility requirements and find out if you can get these benefits. VA education benefits can help you pay your tuition, pick out a school, choose a career, and more. If you re an active - duty service member or Veteran, a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a qualified survivor or dependent, find out if you can get VA education benefits through the GI Bill and other educational assistance programs. 

Can I get VA education benefits through the Post-9/11 GI Bill? 
You may be able to get benefits through the Post-9/11 GI Bill if you ve served on active duty for at least 90 days, whether continuous all at once or interrupted for shorter periods over time, after September 10 , 2001. Learn more about the Post-9/11 GI Bill 

Can I get VA education benefits through the Montgomery GI Bill? 
You may be eligible for benefits through one of our 2 Montgomery GI Bill programs. 

Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (MGIB-AD) 
You can get benefits through MGIB - AD if you served at least 2 years on active duty and you meet all of the requirements listed below. All of these must be true. You: Were honorably discharged , and Have a high school diploma, GED, or 12 hours of college credit , and Meet other requirements Learn more about MGIB - AD 

Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) 
You can get benefits through MGIB - SR if you re a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard Reserves, Army National Guard, or Air National Guard, and you meet all of the requirements listed below. All of these must be true. You: Have either a 6-year service obligation you agreed to serve 6 years in the Selected Service , or Are an officer in the Selected Reserve who agreed to serve 6 years in addition to your initial service obligation , and Meet other requirements Learn more about MGIB - SR 

Can I get VA education benefits through other programs? 
You may be able to get help paying for school tu

user: Can you tell me if I qualify for the GI Bill, please?

assistant: Of course. Here you can learn about GI Bill eligibility requirements and find out if you can get these benefits. VA education benefits can help you pay your tuition, pick out a school, choose a career, and more.

user: That's exactly what I've been looking for. Can you help a soldier figure these things out?

user: What requirements do I need to meet to get a GI Bill on active duty?

assistant: Have you been honorably discharged?

user: No, I haven't. I'm on active duty.

assistant: In that case, I'm afraid you can't get benefits through MGIB-AD. Sorry.

user: Wait, I'm confused. Can my wife at least get education benefits then?

assistant: Yes, that's possible. Your dependent family members may be eligible for Educational and Career Counseling and other support through the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program.

user: What if I qualify for the GI Bill after 9/11? Can I get education benefits?

assistant: Yes, you may be able to get benefits through the Post-9/11 GI Bill if you've served on active duty for at least 90 days, whether continuous all at once or interrupted for shorter periods over time, after September 10, 2001.

user: In other words it's the same with the Montgomery GI Bill, correct? Can I get VA education benefits through that as well?

assistant: Correct. You may be eligible for benefits through one of our 2 Montgomery GI Bill programs.