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Chapter 30-Montgomery GI Bill® (Form 22-1990, program change Form 22-1995)
- Provides education benefits to veterans and service members who served at least two years of active duty and who began active duty service after June 30, 1985.
- Monthly Stipend paid directly to the student.
Chapter 1606-Montgomery GI Bill® Selected Reserve (Form 22-1990)
- Provides up to 36 months of education benefits to members of the Selected Reserve.
- You agreed to serve 6 years in Selected Reserve or you are an officer in the Selected Reserve and agreed to serve 6 years in addition to your initial service obligation.
- Your obligation must have started after June 30, 1985.
- Monthly Stipend paid directly to the student.
Chapter 31-Veteran Readiness and Employment (Form 28-1900)
- Provide assistance to veterans who have a service-connected disability of at least 10 percent and in need of vocational rehabilitation. Did not receive a dishonorable discharge.
- Covers student’s tuition, fees, books, school supplies.
Chapter 33-Post 9/11 G.I. Bill® (Form 22-1990, program change/college form 22-1995)
- Provides education benefits if you have served at least 90 days on active duty after September 10, 2001.
- Tuition and fees-if you qualify, will cover full in-state tuition and fees. Paid directly to the college.
- Monthly housing allowance and book Stipend (if eligible) paid directly to the student.
- Must verify attendance each month via text, e-mail, or telephone.
Chapter 33-Post 9/11 GI Bill® Transfer Benefits (Spouse/Dependent Form 22-1990E)
- Active duty or Selected Reserve service members may be able to transfer his/her Post 9/11 GI Bill® benefits if approved by the Department of Defense.
- Tuition and fees-if you qualify, will cover full in-state tuition and fees. Paid directly to the college.
- Monthly housing allowance and book Stipend paid directly to the student.
- Spouse is not eligible for housing allowance while veteran is on active duty.
- Must verify attendance each month via text, e-mail, or telephone.
Fry Scholarship-Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry
View website for details: Fry Scholarships | Veterans Affairs (va.gov)
- A scholarship Post 9/11 benefits for children and spouses of active duty members of the Armed Forces who died in the line of duty after September 10, 2001.
Chapter 35-Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA) (Form 22-5490)
- A benefit for spouses and children of 100% services-connected disabled veteran or veteran who died due to services connected duties. If eligible, up to 45 months of entitlement is allowed.
- Benefit paid directly to the student. Therefore, student will be required to pay tuition and fees by due date or have financial aid in place.
- View current payment rates.
VMSDEP-Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program
- Provides benefits for eligible dependents attending a Public College or University in the Commonwealth of Virginia for a Maximum of 8 semesters.
- The child must be between the ages of 16- and 29 (no age limit for spouse) of a qualifying Veteran.
- Veteran must be totally and permanently disabled or at least 90% permanently disabled due to military service.
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VA Education Hotline: 1-888-442-4551
Note: Chapter 33-Post-9/11 GI Bill® must verify they have remained enrolled each month by text (must opt in), e-mail, or telephone.
Chapter 30, 1606, must verify your enrollment at the end of each month to the Dept. of Veterans Affairs to keep receiving payments. You can verify your enrollment online through the Web Automated Verification system (called “WAVE”) or by phone by calling 877-823-2378.
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GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill."