Important |
The following serve as
examples of benefits. It does not cover everything. If you
think you qualify, refer to the official VA publications located
at:
http://www.gibill.va.gov/education/Regs.htm
or
http://www.va.gov/publ/direc/eds/edspamph.htm |
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VETERANS GI BILLS –
CHAPTER BREAKDOWN
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Chapter |
Dates Bill Ran |
30
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30 Montgomery or New GI Bill
Category I – first entered active duty 7/1/85 or later,
and paid $ into program.
Category II – 34/30 conversion - see Chapter 34 below,
no contribution required.
Category IIIA – on active duty
9-1-90 involuntarily separated after 2-2-91. Must elect 30
while active, pay $1,200
Category IIIB/C – Voluntarily
separated, B-on or after 10-23-92 DOD collects $1,200
C-between 12-5-91 & 10-22-92, VA collects $1,200
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31
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VA Vocational Rehabilitation
Must have a compensable service-connected disability that
causes a demonstrable employment handicap. Refer to VA pamphlet
28-82-1 ).
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32
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Veterans Educational Assistance
Program (VEAP)
Enlisted between 1/1/77 and 6/30/85 & paid $ into program.
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33
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Post 9/11 GI Bill
The Post 9/11 GI Bill provides financial support for education and housing to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service on or after September 11, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. You must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill became effective for training on or after August 1, 2009. The amount of support that an individual may qualify for depends on where they live and what type of degree they are pursuing. Students wanting to receive this GI Bill must take a live course on campus each semester, or summer session.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill also offers some servicemembers the opportunity to transfer their GI Bill to dependents. |
34
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Old GI Bill, or Vietnam GI
Bill
Enlisted between 1955 and December 31, 1976
Ended 12/31/89
Conversion old bill to new 34/30, must have remaining entitlement
as of 12-31-89.
Served on active duty continuously from 10-19-84 until at
least 12/30/88. May still qualify if discharged before 12/30/85,
with service-connected disability, hardship, or convenience
of government.
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35
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Dependents and Survivors
Educational Assistance
Spouse and/or child or surviving spouse and/or child of a
veteran with permanent and total service-connected disability;
whose death was service connected; or who died of any cause
while rated P & T SCD.
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1606
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Selective Reserves
Enlisted, extended enlistment, or re-enlisted for a six-year
period after obtains NOBE from reserve unit showing date of
eligibility.
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