GI vs Post 9/11

[Brandon85]

There is a shit load of info at www.va.gov. But the short version from what I understand. Is the difference in the monthly pay based on zip code of the school you go to. I am currently in process of EASing from the marine corp after 9 years on active duty and all the info I have gotten is that it is personal preference between which one you choose to get. The post 911 bill will give you housing allowance based on what the zip code of the school you go to is and the Montgomery gi bill will give you a set amount. The difference is in where you live and the housing allowance amount you get for that zip code of your school. If your like me. And live in San Diego ca and get 2190 a month for bah it is better to go post 911. Because I would only get the set a mount of about 1100 for the Montgomery gi bill. The reverse applies if I was living in bum fuck Montana and the housing allowance was less than 1000 a month And the montgomery gi bill still paid me a flat rate of 1100. The only other difference is in the amount of time in which you have to use the benefits after you seperate. Something like 15 years for the Montgomery and 10 for the post 911. The Montgomery gi bill had the option to add to it when you first enlisted but you had to pay something like 1200 which will show in your LES if you have paid it. It gives you a few extra months of benefits but I think the max is something like 36 months. That's where the big differences are. The small differences are all over. Bu nothin major that will effect your pay and tuition fees. I have a bunch of info written down somewhere if you want more info PM me and I can let you know everything I know.

Someone please correct me if I am wrong. Ir add to this if I left anything out.