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The Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 (Post-9/11 GI Bill) — enacted as Title V of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 (P.L. 110-252) on June 30, 2008 — is the newest GI Bill and went into effect on Aug. 1, 2009. There were four main drivers for the Post-9/11 GI Bill: (1) providing parity of benefits for reservists and members of the regular Armed Forces, (2) ensuring comprehensive educational benefits, (3) meeting military recruiting goals, and (4) improving military retention through transferability of benefits. By FY2010, the program had the largest numbers of participants and the highest total obligations compared to the other GI Bills. The Post-9/11 GI Bill provides benefits to veterans and servicemembers who serve on active duty after Sept. 10, 2001. This report provides a description of the eligibility requirements, benefit availability, benefit payments, participation, and obligations of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The report also describes a few issues that may be addressed by Congress. Tables. This is a print on demand report.