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Federal veteran educational programs
The Department of Veterans Affairs website has the most current information on federal veteran educational programs. Students are encouraged to review this website for the most up-to-date information. Some veterans may qualify for more than one program. Students are encouraged to review each program to determine the best benefit for their situation.
Chapter 30 - Montgomery GI BILL®
Active Duty: Available to veterans who contributed to the Montgomery GI Bill during their active duty service. This benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits. The benefits are generally payable for 10 years following your release from active duty.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offer by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Chapter 31 VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
If you are eligible for V.A. educational benefits under Chapter 31, your V.A. assigned case manager must first authorize you. Your case manager will forward Form 28-1905 to the school for certification. The school will certify your enrollment and progress toward your degree and return the certification to your case manager. The University Bookstore and the Office of Student Financial Services will be advised that you are eligible for Chapter 31 benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. For more information regarding Chapter 31 benefits, please contact the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Chapter 32 VETERANS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (VEAP)
Available to veterans who contributed to VEAP during their active duty service. This benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits. The benefits are generally payable for 10 years following release from active duty.
POST-9/11 GI Bill® (CHAPTER 33)
Post-9/11 GI Bill® This benefit is available to veterans with at least 90 days of aggregate service on or after September 10, 2001. This benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits. The benefits are generally payable for 15 years following your release from active duty and may be transferred to dependents.
Yellow Ribbon Program: Anderson University participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. This program will pay tuition and fee charges that exceed the amounts provided by the Post-9/11 GI Bill®. Schools determine participation levels on an annual basis.
Transfer of Entitlement-TOE: Available to service members to transfer unused education benefits to spouses and dependents. The service member must establish eligibility for the entitlement and the Department of Defense (DOD) determines eligibility for transferability.
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 website at http://benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Chapter 35 - SURVIVORS AND DEPENDENTS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
This benefit is available to eligible dependents of certain veterans and provides up to 45 months of education benefits. The period of eligibility varies.
Chapter 1606 - MONTGOMERY GI BILL®
Selected Reserves: Available to National Guard or Reserves members who have completed basic training. This benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits. The period of eligibility ends 14 years from your beginning date of eligibility or on the day you leave the Selected Reserves.
Military Tuition Assistance (TA)
All four service branches and the U.S. Coast Guard offer financial assistance for voluntary, off-duty education programs in support of service members’ personal and professional goals. The program is open to officers, warrant officers, and enlisted active-duty service personnel. In addition, members of the National Guard and Reserve Components may be eligible for TA based on their service eligibility.
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 website at http://benefits.va.gov/gibill.