Benefit programs
Post- 9/11 GI Bill (not available until August 1, 2009)
http://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/CH33/Post-911.htm
The Post-9/11 GI Bill - You or your school will receive a percentage, as determined by length of active duty service, of the following:
- Amount of tuition and fees charged, not to exceed the most expensive in-State public institution of higher education. If the tuition and fees at the school you wish to attend are higher than the most expensive in-state tuition, your school may choose to participate in the "Yellow Ribbon" program.
- Monthly housing allowance equal to the basic allowance for housing (BAH) amount payable to E-5 with dependents, in same zip code as school*
Determine your BAH rate - Yearly books and supplies stipend of up to $1000*
- A one time payment of $500 may be payable to certain individuals relocating from highly rural areas.
Other programs
- Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill
The Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB)- Active Duty, provides up to 36 months of education benefits to eligible veterans. New students who are chapter 30 veterans, need to turn in a copy of there DD-214 (member 4) and along with a copy of a signed VONAPP (Form 22-1990) and any other paper work such as a kicker. - Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation
Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Program's, primary benefit program is vocational rehabilitation services for veterans who have a service-connected disability. To receive services a veteran must be found both eligible and entitled. New and returning students must have an up-to-date 1905 before each semester. - Chapter 32 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)
VEAP is available if you entered active duty between January 1, 1977 and June 30, 1985 and you elected to make contributions from your military pay to participate in this education benefit program. - Chapter 35 Survivor's Benefits
Dependent's Educational Assistance Program provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently and totally disabled due to a service-related condition, or who died while on active duty or as a result of a service related condition, or who were POW/MIA. - Chapter 1606 Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR)
The MGIB-SR program may be available to you if you are a member of the Selected Reserve. The Selected Reserve includes the Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve and Coast Guard Reserve, and the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard. - Chapter 1607 Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP)
This is a new Department of Defense education benefit program designed to provide educational assistance to members of the Reserve components called or ordered to active duty in response to a war or national emergency (contingency operation) as declared by the President or Congress. Reservist called to active duty as a result of 9/11. - Work Study Program
This program is available to any student receiving VA education benefits who is attending school three-quarter time or more.
