GI Bill Tuition Caps Rise for Veterans' College Boost
Published Date: 7/3/2025
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Summary
Starting August 1, 2025, the Post-9/11 GI Bill will cover higher tuition and fees for veterans going to school during the 2025-2026 year. This means more money for college costs and bigger reimbursements for licensing or certification tests. If you’re using the GI Bill, get ready for a boost in your education benefits!
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Higher GI Bill Tuition and Fees
If you are a veteran using the Post-9/11 GI Bill, the maximum tuition and fee amounts the program will pay are increasing for the 2025-2026 academic year. This change is effective August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2026, and means the GI Bill will cover higher college tuition and fees during that period.
Bigger Test Reimbursement Amounts
If you use the Post-9/11 GI Bill to get reimbursed for licensing, certification, or national tests, the amount used to determine your entitlement charge for those reimbursements is increasing for the 2025-2026 academic year. This change is effective August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2026, and results in larger reimbursements for such tests during that period.
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