The Post-9/11 G. I. Bill

The Post-9/11 GI Bill provides financial support for education and housing to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service on or after September 11, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. You must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill.

As of August 1, 2009, the Post-9/11 GI Bill is effective for training. Approved training under the Post-9/11 GI Bill includes graduate and undergraduate degrees, and vocational/technical training. All training programs must be offered by an institution of higher learning (IHL) and approved for GI Bill benefits. Additionally, tutorial assistance, and licensing and certification test reimbursement are approved under the Post- 9/11 GI Bill.

The Post-9/11 GI Bill will pay tuition based upon the highest in-state tuition charged by a public educational institution in the state where the school is located. The amount of support that an individual may qualify for depends on where he or she lives and the type of degree he or she is pursuing. The Post-9/11 GI Bill also offers some service members the opportunity to transfer their GI Bill to dependents.

Tennessee Board of Regents’ institutions approved to offer Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits include:

Universities                               

• Austin Peay State University              
• East Tennessee State University           
• Middle Tennessee State University          
• Tennessee State University              
• Tennessee Technological University          
• University of Memphis                 

Community Colleges

• Chattanooga State Community College
• Cleveland State Community College
• Columbia State Community College
• Dyersburg State Community College
• Jackson State Community College
• Motlow State Community College
• Nashville State Community College
• Northeast State Community College
• Pellissippi State Community College
• Roane State Community College
• Southwest Tennessee Community College
• Volunteer State Community College
• Walters State Community College

New Web Site for Veterans

The American Council on Education has launched a new website, Today's GI Bill, to help veterans learn about the new education benefits available to them, the college selection process, and how to succeed in higher education. The site was created with support from the Lumina Foundation for Education.