GI Benefits
The Post-9/11 GI 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®.
The Montgomery GI Bill®
The Montgomery GI Bill® (MGIB) is available for those who enlist in the U.S. Armed Forces. MGIB encompasses both the Montgomery GI Bill®-Active Duty (Chapter 30) and The Montgomery GI Bill®-Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606). Under Chapter 30, Active Duty members enroll and pay $100 per month for 12 months; and are then entitled to receive a monthly education benefit once they have completed a minimum service obligation. Under Chapter 1606, a reservist/guardsman must be actively drilling and have a 6-year obligation in the Selected Reserve to be eligible.
Other Programs
Both the federal government and nonprofit organizations offer money for college to veterans, future military personnel, active duty personnel, or those related to veterans or active duty personnel.
The US Department of Education website has provides an extensive collection of these resources. Click here for more information.
The US Department of Veterans Affairs website provides information related to service-connected educational benefits. Click here for information on how to apply, access your account and more.
Using the GI Bill® at OSU
- Current Ohio State ENROLLED Students using a VA Educational Benefits:
~Future Students: Make initial contact with Military and Veterans Services to activate your benefits at OSU after Orientation.
