Post- 9/11 GI Bill®

About Chapter 33

The Post- 9/11 GI Bill®, also known as Chapter 33, is an education benefit program for individuals who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. If you are eligible for Chapter 33 benefits and any other GI Bill® program, you must make an irrevocable election of the Post-9/11 GI Bill® before you will receive any benefits.

Generally, the VA will pay a percentage of the student's tuition and fees directly to FDTC. The VA bases the percentage rate on the student's aggregate active duty service after September 10, 2001. The books and supplies stipend and kickers are paid in a lump sum directly to the student, if they qualify, at the beginning of the semester. The Monthly Housing Allowance is paid directly to the student at the beginning of the month for the previous month to eligible students as well.

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How do I use my Chapter 33 benefits at FDTC?

Additional Information:

Transfer of Post 9/11 GI Bill® Benefits to Dependents:

• The transferability option under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® allows Service members to transfer all or some unused benefits to their spouse or dependent children. The request to transfer unused GI Bill® benefits to eligible dependents must be completed while serving as an active member of the Armed Forces.
• Learn more about this program here