GI Bill – VA Education Benefits in NJ

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Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits cover full tuition at NJ public colleges and universities, plus a monthly housing allowance and book stipend for eligible veterans. Call 888-442-4551 or apply at va.gov/education. Benefits available to veterans with 90 or more days of qualifying active-duty service after September 10, 2001. NJ also waives tuition at state colleges for certain disabled veterans. Benefits transferable to dependents in some cases. Contact your NJ school's certifying official after applying.

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