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VA Educational Benefits

VA Educational Benefits. Justin Machain Montgomery County Community College Veteran Resource Center (VRC) 215-619-7307 veterans@mc3.edu. How to Apply . VONAPP http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/default.asp C.O.E. Chapter 30 (Montgomery). Eligibility : Enlisted after July 1, 1985

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VA Educational Benefits

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  1. VA Educational Benefits Justin Machain Montgomery County Community College Veteran Resource Center (VRC) 215-619-7307 veterans@mc3.edu

  2. How to Apply • VONAPP • http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/default.asp • C.O.E.

  3. Chapter 30 (Montgomery) Eligibility: • Enlisted after July 1, 1985 • Paid $100 per month for the first 12 months of service • Honorable discharge • Have not exceeded the 10-year delimiting date • 6 credit allowance for drops (1606, 1607, 35 as well) • Monthly Stipend

  4. Chapter 31 (Voc. Rehab) Eligibility: • Suffered a service-connected disability while on active duty and need vocational rehabilitation as a result of their disability • VA disability of 20% or greater • Monthly Living Allowance

  5. Chapter 33 (Post 9/11) Eligibility: • Active Duty, Reservists and National Guardsmen who have served on active duty for more than 90 days following 9/11/2001 • Based on months served, entitlement ranges from 40% to 100% • Payment: T&F, Book & Supply Stipend and BAH

  6. Chapter 33 TOE Eligibility: • Dependent(s) and/or spouse of Active Duty veterans • Transfer was applied for while on active duty • Transfer of entitlement must be approved through the veterans' branch of service and DOD.

  7. Chapter 35 (DEA) • Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance for dependents of veterans • Spouses and/or Children (ages 18-26) are eligible if the veteran has a 100% service connected disability or the veteran's death was service connected • Monthly Stipend

  8. Chapter 1606 Eligibility: • if you incurred a 6-year enlistment in the Selected Reserves or National Guard after July 1, 1985 • completed the initial active duty training • are serving in good standing of your unit • you have not passed the 14-year delimiting date. • Monthly Stipend (Kicker Available)

  9. Chapter 1607 Eligibility: • Reserve Education Assistance Program (REAP) • Member of Selected Reserves or National Guard called to active duty for AT LEAST 90 days after 9/11/2001 • Must have been in response to a war or national emergency • Monthly Stipend: • 2 or more years continued service • 1 year but less than 2 • 90 days less than year

  10. National Guard Educational Assistance Program (EAP) Eligibility • Enlist or Re-enlist for 6 years • Complete Basic • Serve in a drilling Unit • Complete EAP form 1 and PHEAA Promissory Note • Fall & Spring Term app deadline June 30th Pays 100% Tuition (Does Not Pay Fees!)

  11. Federal Tuition & Additional Assistance (FTA) Eligibility • Must be member of ARNG or Reserves • Must remain within drilling unit for term using FTA • May use with MGIB (unless utilizing kicker) Pays 100% Tuition and Fees (cap 250$ per semester hour) $4,500 Fiscal Year Max Apply @ www.GoArmyEd.com

  12. Tuition Assistance (TA) Eligibility • Active Duty, Reserves, Guard • Each Branch has different application procedures Pays 100% Tuition and mandatory Fees with ceiling of $4,500 Mandatory fees include course enrollment does not include fees such as application, graduation, etc.

  13. Issues and When a Student should Notify their Certifying Official

  14. ANY Change in Your Educational Status • Drop / Add / Withdraw • Cancellation • Stop Attending • Graduating • Mitigating Circumstances • Change of Major • Change of Benefit

  15. Understanding the Benefit • Rate of Pursuit (credit x 18 / weeks) • Enrollment Periods • Repeating Courses • Non-Punitive vs. Punitive Grades • Student Debt • Program of Study (1 at a time) • Residency Requirements

  16. QUESTIONS ?

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