On August 1st 2009 your GI Bill Gov benefits has changed, and these changes can make a big difference in the amount of money you could receive for you education. This makes it very important for you to understand the differences, so that you select the program that is best for you.

There is one significant difference in the benefits due to the Post 9/11 GI Bill, which usually results in the benefits being greater than under the Montgomery GI Bill's provisions.

Listed here are the differences between these two Bills mentioned above.

The benefits that you can get from the Post 9/11 GI Bill will cover all tuition and fees for any school in the state where you live, up to the highest amount charged by any state college.

You will also be entitled to a housing allowance that is based on an E-5 with dependence. The amount is based on the zip code of the school you will be attending.

You can expect to receive $1,000 annually to cover the cost of books.

This compared to the monthly allowance of $1,321 paid by the Montgomery GI Bill makes the Post 9/11 Bill look to be the best choice, but there are other factors to consider.

It is possible that the cost of room, board, and tuition is less than the $1,321 monthly allowance paid per the Montgomery GI Bill., hence making it the most suitable choice.

A few states don't charge Veterans tuition at all, these should be considered when thinking of using the Montgomery Bill.

You will have more options due to the Post 9/11 GI Bill, but you have to do research to choose the right school.

You can only pick between the two bills once.

To learn more and help you make your decision, speak with schools that have good relations with the military in the state where you want to go to school, and with their help you can determine which bill will result in greater benefits.

Military friendly Schools would contain staff that knows the various GI Bill Government programs, and it is in their best interest to aid you in taking the correct decision.