Understanding the GI Bill

The video tutorial explains the history and benefits of the Montgomery GI Bill, now known as the Post 9/11 GI Bill, which has supported US service members for over 70 years. It highlights the educational and financial opportunities available to veterans and their families, including tuition coverage, housing allowances, and additional programs like the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligibility criteria and the various ways the benefits can be used, such as for universities, trade schools, and apprenticeships, are also discussed.

What has the Montgomery GI Bill provided to US service members for over seven decades?

• Healthcare benefits

• Opportunities and resources for a better life

• Free housing

• Retirement plans

What is the modern name for the Montgomery GI Bill?

• Military Education Fund

• Veterans Education Assistance Act

• Post-9/11 GI Bill

• Service Members Opportunity Act

What is the minimum service obligation required for eligibility in the selected reserve under the Post-9/11 GI Bill?

• 4 years

• 7 years

• 5 years

• 6 years

Which of the following is NOT covered by the Post-9/11 GI Bill?

• Trade schools

• Private high schools

• Universities

• On the job training

How many months of tuition and related fees are soldiers eligible for under the Post-9/11 GI Bill?

• 30 months

• 40 months

• 24 months

• 36 months

What is the maximum monthly bonus reserve soldiers may qualify for under the Post-9/11 GI Bill?

• $250

• $300

• $350

• $400

What program was introduced to bridge the gap where GI Bill coverage ends?

• Blue Star Program

• Red Star Program

• Yellow Ribbon Program

• Green Ribbon Program

What does the Post-9/11 GI Bill provide to help with class materials?

• A stipend of up to $2,000 per year

• A stipend of up to $1,500 per year

• A stipend of up to $1,000 per year

• A stipend of up to $500 per year

Can the benefits of the Post-9/11 GI Bill be transferred to dependents?

• No, they cannot be transferred

• Yes, but only to spouses

• Yes, but only to children

• Yes, to both spouses and children

For how many years has the GI Bill been a cornerstone of opportunity for service members?

• More than 70 years

• More than 60 years

• More than 80 years

• More than 50 years