The Post-9/11 GI Bill went into effect on August 1, 2009. Over the next ten years $78 billion is expected to be paid under the new GI Bill, the most comprehensive education benefit since World War II. Many veterans who served after September 11, are eligible for discounted tuition and fees, including those who choose to attend private or graduate programs such as CCU’s College of Adult Learning, Cincinnati Bible College and Cincinnati Bible Seminary.
To find out more, contact the CCU Admissions Department at 1-800-949-4CCU. After you have selected the CCU college you want to attend and are enrolled, you will need the following VA paperwork to take advantage of the benefits of the GI Bill.
If you have NEVER applied for Educational Benefits, you will need the following:
| DD-214 | Discharge Papers (Certified Copy) |
| VA 22-1990 | Application for Educational Benefits |
| DD-2384 | Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE) for members of Selective Reserve-See your Commanding Officer to apply for this document |
If you have PREVIOUSLY applied for educational benefits, you will need the following:
| VA 22-1995 | Request for a Change of Location or Place of Training-Only if you have previously used your Veterans educational benefits |
To get more answers to your specific questions about VA benefits, please call 1-888-442-4551 or visit the US Department of Veterans Affairs website http://www.gibill2.va.gov
Post 9-11 G.I. Bill
These are the rates for veterans who would go to Cincinnati Christian University and are based on the zip code of 45204.
Books: Allowance is $1000 or pro-rated
Tuition for Ohio
100% 15,134 36 months or more
90% 13,620 30 months or more
80% 12,107 24 months or more
70% 10,594 18 months or more
60% 9,080 12 months or more
50% 7,567 6 months or more
40% 6,054 90 days or more
Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is based on a married E-5 no matter what rank or status. This is spending money for items of your choice (dorm, food, apartment, car, etc.).
100% $1,320
90% 1,188
80% 1,056
70% 924
60% 792
50% 660
40% 528
These rates will be in effect from January 1, 2010 until December 31, 2010.