How are benefits tied to active-duty time?
Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits are based on creditable active duty service since September 10, 2001: • 100% benefit eligibility – 36 or more total months, or 30 or more consecutive days with disability-related discharge • 90% – 30 total months • 80% – 24 total months • 70% – 18 total months • 60% – 12 total months • 50% – six total months • 40% – 90 or more days Visit the Calculate Benefits section to learn more.
Related Questions
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