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20 Top FAQs for the New GI Bill

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20 Top FAQs for the New GI Bill

The following are the most frequently asked questions concerning the Post 9/11 GI Bill. The answers given, have been derived from interviews and VA documentation. However, many questions remain, and much is still to be determined.

VA Increases the GI Bill Rates

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VA Increases the GI Bill Rates

As of 1 August the GI Bill fulltime student payment rate will increase to $1,321 a month.

Active Duty GI Bill Payment Rates

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Active Duty GI Bill Payment Rates

The 2008-2009 Active Duty GI Bill Payment Rates. The Department of Veterans Affairs has released the 2008-2009 payment rates which go into effect two months earlier than normal, on August 1, 2008 .

New GI Bill Frequently Asked Questions

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New GI Bill Frequently Asked Questions

The following FAQs are provided by the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) the nation's first and largest group dedicated to the troops and veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

New GI Bill Overview

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New GI Bill Overview

The new GI Bill (Chapter 33) or so-called "Post 9/11 GI Bill," boasts the most comprehensive education benefits package since the original GI Bill was signed into law in 1944. This new benefit does not go into effect until August 1, 2009.