VA Form 22-1990 (Veteran) / VA Form 22-1990E (Dependent) / DoD Transfer Portal Instructions: Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33): Full Tuition, Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA / E-5 BAH) & Dependent Transfer
“How do I get my college tuition paid 100% and receive a monthly cash housing allowance (BAH) under the Post-9/11 GI Bill?”
Official Procedural Summary & Rules
The Post-9/11 GI Bill covers 100% of public in-state tuition, an annual $1,000 book stipend, and a monthly tax-free cash housing allowance matching local E-5 military BAH.
Key Statutory Rules & Exceptions
Qualifying for 100% benefits requires at least 36 months of cumulative active duty service. • Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) pays thousands of dollars tax-free every month based on the physical location of your college campus. • To transfer GI Bill benefits to a child or spouse, you must apply while still serving in the military with at least 6 years completed and agree to 4 additional years.
Official Procedural Sequence
Obtain Certificate of Eligibility on VA.gov Enroll in at least one in-person course for full local BAH Submit COE to college veterans office
⚠️ Administrative Traps & Rejection Triggers
Taking 100% online courses without taking at least one in-person credit on campus (drops monthly housing allowance to the half-rate online cap).
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Under 38 U.S.C. § 3313, detail Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits: (1) Tiered service qualification (at least 36 months of active duty for 100% tier, or 30 continuous days with service-connected disability discharge); (2) 100% in-state public university tuition coverage and Yellow Ribbon Program matching for private universities; (3) Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) pegged to DoD Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for an E-5 with dependents at campus ZIP code; (4) Online/distance learning housing rate (50% of national average BAH); (5) Transferability to spouse or children under 38 U.S.C. § 3319 (requiring at least 6 years completed service and 4-year active duty service agreement).