New GI Bill and Hazlewood Act

The Post–9⁄11 GI Bill
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is now accepting applications for the Post–9⁄11 GI Bill benefit that is effective August 1, 2009. Individuals with active duty service since September 11, 2001, may be eligible for this benefit and can apply on–line at GiBill.va.gov. The program provides tuition assistance, a housing allowance, a books and supplies stipend, and the option to transfer these benefits to family members under certain circumstances. For more information, visit the GI Bill website or call 1–888–GIBILL–1 (1–888–442–4551).

The Hazlewood Act

The Hazlewood Act is a State of Texas tuition exemption set up for veterans or qualified dependent spouses or children who were Texas residents prior to enlisting in service. The Hazlewood Act benefit is also extended to the dependent children and spouses of eligible veterans who died in the line of duty or as a result of injury or illness directly related to military service, are missing in action, or who became totally disabled for purposes of employability as a result of a service-related injury or illness.

For further information see: Hazlewood Act and for information on the Hazlewood Act at UTSA: Hazlewood Info @ UTSA

G.I. Bill education benefits
	Old G.I. Bill (Montgomery G.I. Bill)	New G.I. Bill (Post 9/11 G.I. Bill)
Tuition	Provides a monthly stipend of about $1300 for tuition, books, and housing.	Pays full tuition, provides a monthly housing stipend, and funds books and supplies.
Training	Funds on-the-job training, apprenticeships and licensure exams.	Does not pay for on-the-job training, apprenticeship and licensure exams.
Cost	Requires soldiers pay $1200 during their first year of service.	Free to any veteran who's served at least three years active duty service since September 11, 2001.