The Post 9/11 GI Bill offers many benefits to those who are eligible. The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) provides the following information:
Payments are based on length of service
A tuition and fee payment that is paid to your school on your behalf
A Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) that is equal to:
The basic allowance for housing (BAH) payable for the zip code of your school to a military E-5 with dependents for students pursuing resident training
One-half the BAH national average for students training solely by distance learning
The national average BAH for students pursuing training at foreign schools
Note: The MHA benefit is not payable to individuals on active duty or those enrolled at half-time or less.
A Books and Supplies Stipend of up to $1,000 per year