GI Bill Benefits

Veteran, active duty, reservist, guard or dependent, you may qualify for VA Education Benefits through the GI Bill®. 

Explore the VA education benefits that may be available to you based on your circumstances and service.

Find Your Education Benefit Program

Find the program benefits for your situation. For questions about your program eligibility or benefit amounts, contact the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • Post 9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33)

    If you served on active duty after September 10, 2001, you may qualify for the Post 9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) to help pay for college expenses.

    Eligiblity

    You may be eligible for Chapter 33 benefits if you:

    • served at least 90 days on active duty on or after September 11, 2001, OR
    • are still on active duty, OR
    • received an honorable discharge from active duty, OR
    • are a dependent child using benefits transferred by a qualifying veteran or service member.

     

    Learn more on Chapter 33 benefits
  • Survivors' and Dependents' Education Assistance Program (Chapter 35)

    Eligiblity

    If you’re the child or spouse of a veteran or service member who has died, is captured or missing, or has disabilities, you may be eligible for help paying for school through the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) program.


    Additional requirements or limitations may apply depending on your child or spouse status.
    Visit va.gov for full eligibility requirements.

    More on DEA Program (Chapter 35)
  • SC TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR CERTAIN WAR VETERANS’ CHILDREN

    Eligiblity

    Students receiving Chapter 35 benefits may also be eligible for free tuition from the state of South Carolina. You may be eligible if you are the qualified child of a deceased or disabled veteran who meets certain residency requirements.

     

    SC tuition waiver
  • Veteran Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31)

    If you have a service-connected disability that limits your ability to work or prevents you from working, you may be eligible for Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) benefits.

    Eligiblity - Veteran

    You may be eligible for VR&E benefits if you:

    • didn't receive a dishonorable discharge AND
    • have a service-connected disability rating of at least 10% from the VA.

    Eligiblity - Active Duty

    You may be eligible for VR&E benefits if you:

    • have a 20% or higher pre-discharge disability rating (memorandum rating ) and will soon leave the military OR
    • are waiting to be discharged because of a severe illness or injury that occurred while you were on active duty.
    Learn more about VR&E
  • Montgomery GI Bill® Active Duty (Chapter 30)

    If you've served at least two years on active duty, you may qualify for the Montgomery GI Bill® Active Duty (MGIB-AD) program.

    Eligiblity

    You may be eligible for MGIB-AD (Chapter 30) benefits if you:

    • have an honorable discharge, AND
    • have a high school diploma, GED or 12 hours of college credit, AND
    • meet other requirements.
    Learn more on Chapter 30 benefits
  • Montgomery GI Bill® Selected Reserves (Chapter 1606)

    Eligiblity

    You may be eligible for MGIB-SR program benefits and up to 36 months of education and training benefits if you're a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard Reserve, or Air National Guard.

    Additional requirements apply including your service obligation, high school diploma or equivalent, and a good standing while serving in your active Selected Reserve unit.

    Visit va.gov for full eligibility requirements.

     

    More on MGIB-SR (Chapter 1606)

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by the VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.