<P> In July 2008 the Post-9 / 11 GI Bill was signed into law, creating a new robust education benefits program rivaling the WWII Era GI Bill of Rights . The new Post 9 / 11 GI Bill, which goes into effect on August 1, 2009, will provide education benefits for servicemembers who have served on active duty for 90 or more days since Sept. 10, 2001 . These benefits are tiered based on the number of days served on active duty, creating a benefit package that gives current and previously activated National Guard and Reserve members the same benefits as active duty servicemembers . </P> <P> The Department of Veterans Affairs is currently accepting applications for the Post-9 / 11 GI Bill . Once the VA receives applications, applicants' eligibility for the Post-9 / 11 GI Bill is determined and applicants are issued a Certificate of Eligibility . Veterans must apply using the VA Form 22 - 1990, which includes the instructions needed to begin the application process . Post-9 / 11 benefits are not available to cover training or education programs completed before July 31, 2009 . </P>

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