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

Chapter

Dates Bill Ran

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

VA Vocational Rehabilitation

Must have a compensable service-connected disability that causes a demonstrable employment handicap. Refer to VA pamphlet 28-82-1 ).

Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)

Enlisted between 1/1/77 and 6/30/85 & paid $ into program.

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.

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.

Selective Reserves

Enlisted, extended enlistment, or re-enlisted for a six-year period after obtains NOBE from reserve unit showing date of eligibility.