Here’s what you need to know about the various Chapters of the GI Bill ® including financial resources and student reporting requirements.
Post 9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33)
The Post-9/11 GI Bill®, otherwise known as Chapter 33, is an education benefit program for individuals who served on active duty after Sept. 10, 2001, and their dependents.
Benefits include:
- Tuition and fees are paid by the VA directly to Boise State. Fees do not include parking passes or any housing or meal plans.
- Textbook Stipend Based on number of credits taken, student can receive up to $1,000 per academic year. Funds are direct-deposited into student’s bank account.
- Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA)- Rates are based on location and eligibility percentage of student. MHA is based on BAH rate of an E-5 with dependents. Funds are direct-deposited into student’s bank account.
VA Requirements
All students must have a VA.gov account.
All students must verify their enrollment monthly by logging into their VA account or:
By text
The VA will send you a text when you start your program. They’ll ask if you want to verify your enrollment by text. If you respond “yes,” they’ll send you a text every month asking you to verify your enrollment.
Note: When you verify your enrollment by text instead of email, you may get your housing payments faster. If you need to update your phone number, call the VA at 888-442-4551 – Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET.
By email
If you choose not to get text messages or you don’t use texting, the VA will email you instead to verify your enrollment each month.
Online through Ask VA
You can verify your enrollment through Ask VA. In your message, be sure to include the dates of your enrollment in school or training. Verify your enrollment through Ask VA
By phone
Call us at 888-442-4551 (TTY: 711). We’re here Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET
Other Requirements
All classes must fulfill a degree requirement.
Veteran Readiness & Employment (Chapter 31)
Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E), otherwise known as Chapter 31, helps service members and veterans with service-connected disabilities prepare for, find, and maintain suitable careers. Applicants must work with a VR&E Counselor – apply here. Of special note, VR&E is NOT an education program, it is an employment program that can support education programs IF approved and are deemed necessary to help the veteran overcome barriers to employment and enter suitable employment that is consistent with their pattern of interests, aptitude, and abilities.
Benefits include:
- Tuition and fees are paid by the VA directly to Boise State. Fees do not include parking passes or any housing or meal plans.
- Books and Supplies – covers books, supplies, and sometimes equipment, directly or through reimbursement.
- Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA)- Rates are based on location and eligibility. MHA is based on BAH rate of an E-5 with dependents. Funds are direct-deposited into student’s bank account.
- Parking – Veterans can receive money for parking when using Chapter 31 benefits.
VA.gov Account Requirement
All students must have a VA.gov account.
Dependents’ Educational Assistance (Chapter 35 DEA)
The Dependents’ Educational Assistance (Chapter 35 DEA) program offers education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently and totally disabled due to service-related conditions or who died while on active duty or as a result of a service-related condition.
This benefit is paid directly to students monthly but not tied directly to specific tuition amounts nor does it have a separate housing allowance like chapters 31 and 33.
Students using chapter 35 are charged at the in-state tuition rate regardless of their state of residency.
Montgomery GI Bill® – Active Duty (Chapter 30)
The Montgomery GI Bill® – Active Duty (MGIB-AD), otherwise known as Chapter 30, provides education benefits to veterans and service members who have at least two years of active duty, and who aren’t qualified for the Post 9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) or don’t wish to convert to it yet.
This benefit is paid to students monthly.
VA Requirement
Chapter 30 recipients are required to verify university enrollment each month via the online tool here.
Montgomery GI Bill® – Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606)
The Montgomery GI Bill® – Selected Reserve, otherwise known as Chapter 1606, provides education and training benefits to eligible members of the Selected Reserve, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard Reserves, and the Army and Air National Guard. Eligibility for this program is determined by Selected Reserve components, and VA submits payments.
This benefit is paid to students monthly.
VA Requirement
Chapter 1606 recipients are required to verify university enrollment each month via the online tool here.
How to Contact the VA
GI Bill® Hotline: 888-442-4551 (Mon – Fri, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST)
Online through Ask VA
Ask the VA chatbot
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill