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1. The Post 9/11 GI Bill and “Break Pay”

The original Montgomery GI Bill offered “break pay,” the ability to receive pay during “no class” increments under 56 days. This was designed to give students continual financial support during larger lapses such as winter intersessions (the time between fall and spring semester).
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The tuition benefits offered to military veterans through the Post 9/11 GI Bill is determined based on the tuition costs charged to in-state residents at state-operated colleges and universities. The following table displays what these benefits are by state:

State
Maximum Charge per Credit Hour
Maximum Total Fees per Term

Alabama
$243.00
$12,612.00

Alaska
$151.00
$13,419.00

Arizona
$490.14
$127.00

Arkansas
$167.00
$751.46

California
0*
$6,586.54

Colorado
$419.00
$43,035.00

Connecticut
$486.00
$1,946.00

Delaware
$590.00
$665.00

District of Columbia
$105.00
$657.00

Florida
$682.23
$3,172.86

Guam
$173.00
$414.00

Georgia
$203.00
$15,401.00

Hawaii
$248.00
$1,163.70

Idaho
$238.00
$2,233.70

Illinois
$558.08
$5,126.50

Indiana
$230.05
$11,415.00

Iowa
$324.25
$11,817.00

Kansas
$369.50
$3,436.00

Kentucky
$295.00
$1,830.00

Louisiana
$410.50
$2,541.70

Maine
$312.50
$4,655.00

Maryland
$458.13
$1,107.00

Massachusetts
$71.50
$5,939.50

Michigan
$953.00
$18,421.00

Minnesota
$326.92
$4,359.28

Mississippi
$449.00
$470.00

Missouri
$253.00
$1,622.41

Montana
$205.40
$1,414.45

Nebraska
$227.75
$1,574.25

Nevada
$136.00
$2,766.00

New Hampshire
$933.00
$4,768.00

New Jersey
$437.50
$5,102.00

New Mexico
$201.40
$10,600.00

New York
$970.00
$3,457.00

North Carolina
$482.50
$2,045.50

North Dakota
$219.84
$6,762.12

Ohio
$477.00
$12,280.00

Oklahoma
$151.00
$11,508.30

Oregon
$407.00
$42,828.00

Pennsylvania
$700.00
$8,205.00

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As of today, the VA application process for the Post 9/11 GI Bill has started. Read more about the application process and whether you should take a look into the Post 9/11 GI Bill or the traditional Montgomery GI Bill.
There is a wealth of information available for military students pursuing an online degree. While the [...]