6 Game Changers to Your GI Bill Benefits

ASO Staff Writers
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Updated on June 14, 2023

Your Guide to Getting the Most from Your Earned Educational Benefits

The GI Bill® is an education benefit managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and made available to military members and veterans. While most of the GI Bills are aimed toward currently serving members and veterans, the Post-9/11 GI Bill can also be used by spouses and dependent children under certain situations, which will be discussed later in this guide.GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA). More information about educational benefits offered by the VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Getting the Most From Your GI Bill Benefits

The Forever GI Bill encompasses 34 changes to the previous bill from 2008. Below are six of the biggest game changers to keep in mind while using your GI Bill benefits.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Forever GI Bill

Additional Resources and Help to Maximizing GI Bill Benefits

There are many other ways to maximize GI Bill benefits not previously mentioned in this guide. Use these additional resources to help get the most bang for your GI Bill buck: 

 Use the tips in this guide applicable to your specific situation to make your GI Bill benefits last as long as possible and work the hardest for you. After all, you earned it!