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Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefit Calculator
How much of the Post-9/11 GI Bill you get depends mostly on how long you served on active duty. Enter your time below to see your benefit percentage using VA's table. Nothing you enter is saved or sent anywhere.
Step 1: Check the Quick Paths to 100%
VA gives the full benefit, no matter how long you served, in these cases:
Step 2: Add Up Your Active-Duty Time
Count all your active-duty time that counts toward the Post-9/11 GI Bill, with or without breaks. VA decides which service counts.
That's about 910 days.
VA's Table
| Active-duty time | Benefit |
|---|---|
| 1,095 days or more (36 months or more) | 100% |
| 910 to 1,094 days (30 to 35 months) | 90% |
| 730 to 909 days (24 to 29 months) | 80% |
| 545 to 729 days (18 to 23 months) | 70% |
| 180 to 544 days (6 to 17 months) | 60% |
| 90 to 179 days (90 days to 5 months) | 50% |
- This is an estimate. VA decides your benefit level when it reviews your application.
- VA says you can start using the benefit while still on active duty once you've served at least 90 days.
- See the full rules on VA's GI Bill percentage page ↗.
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