You may be eligible for several types of VA education and training benefits, but there are many things to consider before you apply for a GI Bill® program. Your decision to apply for a certain education benefit could impact your eligibility for other benefits.

Here are a few factors to keep in mind:

  • If you’re eligible for more than one education benefit, such as Chapter 33 Post-9/11 and the Montgomery GI Bill®, you must choose which benefit to receive, a decision that may be final and cannot be changed.
  • Once you elect to utilize the Chapter 33 Post 9/11 Education Benefit program and your application with the Department of Veterans Affairs has been approved, this decision is final, and requires you to give up any additional education benefits for which you might also be eligible.

Eligibility for benefits is not determined by the WSU VA Education Benefits Office, but by the Department of Veterans Affairs. In order to determine eligibility, a servicemember, veteran, or dependent should complete the Application for Benefits. To apply for benefits online, visit the Department of Veterans Affairs website.

See First-Time Applicants for complete details of the application process and requirements.

Comparing Education Benefits

You may use the comparison chart on the GI Bill® website to compare the education benefits available through the following programs.