The document summarizes US Army education benefits, including two GI Bills, the Montgomery GI Bill and Post-9/11 GI Bill. Soldiers can receive 100% tuition assistance for public colleges while serving and monthly living stipends of up to $1,452 per month under the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The Army also offers the Army College Fund for active duty soldiers and Reserve GI Bill Kicker for Army Reservists to supplement GI Bill payments by up to $950 per month. Soldiers have access to $4,500 per year in tuition assistance to attend school while serving and can gain hands-on experience in over 600 vocational fields through the Army.

1. US Army College Benefits Explained Current as of: 04 Mar 2011

2. Leadership traits Hands-on experience Army College Fund or Reserve GI Bill Kicker Montgomery or Post 9-11 GI Bill 100% Tuition Assistance Your formal and informal education

4. Paid through the Veteran’s Administration (VA) directly to the student

5. You contribute $100 / month for your first 12 months in the service and receive (total):

6. Active Duty

7. 2 year enlistment - $41,688 ($1,158 / month)

8. 3-6 year enlistment - $51,336 ($1,426 / month)

9. Reserve Duty

10. 6 year enlistment - $12,132 ($337 / month)

12. Available to all branches, paid through the VA

13. Reserve Initial Entry Training counts

14. You receive (assumes 3 years or more on Active Duty):

15. 100% of your tuition is paid while you attend a public college or university (paid to school)

16. Monthly living stipend based on zip code of school (the 2011 rate for UW is $1,452 / month, paid to student)

17. $1,000 allowance per year for books and supplies (paid to student)All figures assume full-time school attendance after service is complete

19. Adds a set amount of $$ to the monthly payment of the Montgomery GI Bill or, to the Monthly Living Stipend of the Post 9-11 GI Bill

20. Paid through the Army directly to the student

21. Benefit (total amounts):

22. 2 year enlistment - adds $150 / month (MGIB / ACF total - $47,088)

23. 3 year enlistment - adds $250 / month (MGIB / ACF total - $60,336)

24. 4 year enlistment - adds $350 / month (MGIB / ACF total - $63,936)

25. 5 year enlistment - adds $650 / month (MGIB / ACF total - $74,736)

26. 6 year enlistment - adds $950 / month (MGIB / ACF total - $85,536)4 All figures assume full-time school attendance after service is complete

28. Adds a set amount of $$ to the monthly payment of the Reserve Montgomery GI Bill or, to the Monthly Living Stipend of the Post 9-11 GI Bill

29. Paid through the Army directly to the student

30. Benefit varies depending on job selected and entry rank (total amounts):

31. Adds $100 to $350 to the monthly payment5 All figures assume full-time school attendance after service is complete

33. Completely separate benefit from the MGIB, Post 9-11 GI Bill, and ACF

34. Available for traditional and distance learning classes

35. Every year, a new $4,500 is available for use by each Soldier

36. The per-semester-hour cap is set at $2506

39. Soldiers can take advantage of the Tuition Assistance benefit, or if needed, tap into the GI Bill benefit to pursue degrees while serving to have little or no out of pocket cost. 7 Stone Education Center Auditorium JBLM, WA

41. The US Army is the world’s largest vocational instruction entity. All enlisted positions are entry level meaning that no previous knowledge of the job or field is necessary

42. The US Army has entry-level positions for welders, machinists, diesel mechanics, aircraft mechanics, boat mechanics, heavy construction equipment operators, electricians, general construction, and more…

43. The US Army has entry level positions for many high-demand tech jobs including: Information Technology Specialists, Satellite Communications, Telephone Communications, Network Integrators, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operators, Avionics Systems Repairers, Radar Technicians, and more…

44. The US Army is a great stepping stone for the medical community. We have entry level positions for Radiology Specialists, Lab Techs, Licensed Practical Nurses, EMTs, Operating Room Technicians, and more…8 Availability depends on job vacancies

46. We share a belief system rooted in the seven Army values:

47. Soldiers feel a deep sense of camaraderie and Army pride

48. Civilian employers place Soldiers in high regard 9

50. 425-557-5371

51. www.facebook.com/issaquah.army.recruiting

52. 6L2S@usarec.army.mil10

54. www.va.gov

55. Post 9-11 GI Bill monthly stipend rates (pay grade E-5, with dependents)

56. https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/bahCalc.cfm

57. Education while serving

58. www.goarmyed.com

59. All others

60. www.goarmy.com11