Free GI Bill Tracker
Not sure how many months you have left, or whether your plan fits before it runs out? Keep your VA balance, every term, and what you are waiting on in one place. Free. No email required.
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What it helps you do
See your months left from VA, your plan, and what needs attention on one Start Here page
Record each term and the months VA says it used
Plan future terms with your own estimates, kept separate from VA's numbers, and see whether your plan fits
Get flagged when a term ends and your balance needs updating, or a term starts soon and your school has not certified it
Log payments, follow up on anything you are waiting on, and work through a checklist if you change schools
How to start
Download the workbook and read How to Use. It takes 2 minutes.
On VA.gov, use Check remaining benefits and copy your months and days left onto My Benefit.
Add each term on Terms. Add future terms on Planning if you want to plan ahead.
Check Start Here. After each term ends, update your balance from VA.gov.
Get free help, too
Your school certifying official can confirm what your school reported to VA. Accredited Veterans Service Organization (VSO) representatives help at no cost. Find an accredited representative at VA.gov.
Help keep this accurate
Rules, systems, and offices change, and the people doing the work see it first. If something in this tool is outdated, works differently for your benefit, or is missing, send me a note. Include the tool name, what to change, and a source if you have one. Please never include your SSN, VA file number, or account numbers.
Version 2.0. Fact-checked October 12, 2026 against VA.gov.
The fine print
This is an unofficial planning and organization aid. Mission-Ready Tools is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of the VA, DoD, any school, or any government agency. It does not decide eligibility or how much entitlement a term uses, and it is not legal or financial advice. Your VA records and Statement of Benefits are the record. Verify everything at VA.gov or with your school certifying official before you act.
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