Presented By George O’ConnorDirector for Veterans Education

OverviewOverview History State Approving Agency Role The “GI Bills” Flow Chart Eligibility for Different Chapters The Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) Applying for Chapter 33 Transferring Entitlement Electing Chapter 33 Q & A

TimelineTimeline 1944 – FDR Signed the “Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944.”

GI Bill of Rights provided unemployment benefits, education assistance, and low interest loans for homes, farms, and small businesses.

1952 – Truman signed the Veterans Readjustment Act that expanded benefits to Korean War Veterans.

1966 – Johnson signed Veterans Readjustment Benefits Act that expanded benefits to Post-Korean War and Vietnam veterans.

1984 – GI Bill was revamped and renamed after former Mississippi Congressman Gillespie V. Montgomery – “Montgomery GI Bill.”

2008 – Bush signed the Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2008 that created the new Post-9/11 GI Bill.

Department Of Higher Education

454 Broadway, Suite 200

Revere, MA 02151

State Approving Agency for the GI Bill

Division of Apprentice

Training19 Staniford St, 1st Floor

Boston, MA 02114

Colleges / University

Trade School

On The Job Training

Flight School

Correspondence

Apprenticeship

State Approving Agency State Approving Agency OfficesOffices

The “GI Bill”The “GI Bill”

Title 38 U.S Code & Code of Regulations

Existing Beneficiary Chapters Chapter 30 Active Duty Chapter 32 Veterans Education Assistance

Program (VEAP) Chapter 35 Survivors & Dependents (DEA) Chapter 1606 Selective Reserve (MGIB-SR) Chapter 1607 Selective Reserve (REAP)

New Legislation Chapter 33 Post-9/11 GI Bill (Veterans Education

Assistance Act 2008)

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MA State Approving Agency (SAA) Office of Veterans Education

Approved/Disapproved School and Program

State Approving Agency Flowchart

How Does it Work?How Does it Work?

What Does it Pay?What Does it Pay?GI Chapter Eligibility Months Full 3/4 1/2 1/4 or less

30 10 Years from Date of Discharge 36 months 1,368.00$ 1,026.00$ 684.00$ 342.00$

32Depends (77-85) Contribition $25/$2700 - $2 to $1 before 1987 1-36 months

35 Between 18 and 26 45 months 925.00$ 694.00$ 461.00$ 231.00$ 1606 Only while in Selective Reserve 36 months 333.00$ 249.00$ 168.00$ 83.25$ 1607 10 Years from Date of Qualifying 36 months

90 Days Active Duty 547.20$ 410.40$ 273.60$ 136.80$ Consecutive Service of 1 year + 820.80$ 615.60$ 410.40$ 205.20$ Consecutive Service of 1 year + 1,094.40$ 820.80$ 547.20$ 273.60$

33 15 Years After Date of Discharge 36 1.) Highest In State Tuition & Fees 2.) Basic Allowance for Housing DOD BAH E-5 W/Dep 3.) $ 1000.00 for books ($41.67 per credit hour)

Extends benefit eligibility to 15 years Beneficiaries receive 36 months of benefits or 48 months if eligible

for more than one program

Consists of three payments: Tuition & fees up to highest in state undergraduate level (paid

directly to school) Book stipend up to $1000.00 per year Housing allowance based on school zip

Transferability provision to dependents

Length of service establishes maximum benefit

The New Post 9/11 GI Bill The New Post 9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)(Chapter 33)

Veteran/Dependent is responsible for Veteran/Dependent is responsible for charges not covered by VA money.charges not covered by VA money.

Chapter 33 EligibilityChapter 33 EligibilityActive Duty* Service

(after 9/10/01 serve an aggregate of)% of Maximum Benefit Payable

36 months 100

30 continuous days (Must be discharged with a disability)

30 months, but less than 36 months 90

24 months, but less than 30 months 80

18 months, but less than 24 months 70

12 months, but less than 18 months 60

06 months, but less than 12 months 50

90 days, but less than 06 months 40

100

*Excludes Title 32 and drill periods, basic training and tech school (regular component), and ROTC/service academy commitments

Veterans1 Active Duty Members2

Tuition (paid to school)

Up to the highest in-state undergrad tuition ($340/credit)

Paid in full under Ch. 33

Fees(paid to school)

Up to the highest in-state undergrad fees ($20,793.50/term)

Paid in full under Ch. 33

BAH3Same as E-5 w/ dependents; school ZIP code

Ineligible to receive

Book Stipend

$41.67/credit or up to $1,000/yr

Ineligible to receive

Basic Payments Basic Payments

1Rates also apply to children of veterans or active duty members, and to spouses of veterans.2Rates also apply to spouses of active duty members; Title 10 activation for at least 90 days.3Students enrolled for ½ time or less or pursuing courses via 100% distance learning are ineligible for the housing allowance.

Yellow Ribbon Program Yellow Ribbon Program For 100%-eligible CH. 33 veterans or dependents

Active duty members are ineligible

Intended to pay for costs not covered by the basic payments

Dollar-matching program between the school and VA Veteran will be responsible for any remaining costs

Yellow Ribbon Program is not guaranteed Limited availability—first come, first serve Optional participation by the school

A list of participating schools can be found on the VA web site: www.gibill.va.gov

Where can Veterans use Where can Veterans use Chapter 33?Chapter 33? All programs approved under chapter 30 and offered at

a degree-granting College or University

Degree and Certificate programs

Application Process (VA) Application Process (VA)

Veterans and active duty members: VA Form 22-1990 or online using VONAPP

Have on hand school information, bank routing and account numbers, DD-214

Transferees: VA Form 22-1990e or VONAPP Transferors must first complete a TEB and be approved

(link to TEB portal available on www.gibill.va.gov)

If eligible under another chapter, electing Ch. 33 is irrevocable!

Applying for Chapter 33 Applying for Chapter 33

VA Form 22-1990, Application for Education Benefits

Student needs to: Apply, get accepted, enroll and visit Certifying School

Official All veterans & dependents should fill out a FAFSA

Certifying Official Needs to: Certify & monitor enrollment School should make every effort to accommodate

veterans’ needs

Application Process (School) Application Process (School)

Transferring EntitlementTransferring Entitlement

Determine eligibility to transfer via TEB Website Department of Defense (DoD) may allow an individual to

transfer entitlement to one or more dependents if he/she: Has served at least 6 years in the Armed Forces; and Agrees to serve at least another 4 years in the Armed Forces,

some exceptions.

Spouses may use transferred benefits after 6 years of service; expires 15 years after members separates/retires

Children may use after 10 years of service, and between the ages of 18 - 26

Caveats of Transferring Caveats of Transferring Entitlement Entitlement An individual approved to transfer may:

Transfer up to 36 months of benefits (unless DoD/DHS restricts number of months an individual may transfer).

Transfer to spouse or children in any amount up to amount transferor has available or amount approved by DoD/DHS.

Revoke or modify a transfer request for any unused benefits unless the 15-year eligibility period has expired.

NOT transfer benefits to a new dependent once the transferor is no longer a member of Armed Forces.

ExceptionsExceptions

Retirement Eligibility Service Obligation

Eligible to retire or 20 years of service on August 1, 2009. None

Approved to retire between August 2, 2009, and July 1, 2010.

None

Eligible to retire or 20 years of service after August 1, 2009, and before August 1, 2010.

1 year

Eligible to retire or 20 years of service on or after August 1, 2010 and before August 1, 2011.

2 years

Eligible to retire or 20 years of service on or after August 1, 2011 and before August 1, 2012.

3 years

All others 4 years

DoD Transferability of Education DoD Transferability of Education BenefitsBenefits Step 1- Individuals may apply to transfer benefits using the

on-line transfer of benefits (TEB) application at:

https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/TEB/

Or

Find the TEB link at:

http://www.gibill.va.gov

Complete Statement of Complete Statement of Understanding (SOU)Understanding (SOU)

If applicable to you…

https://minuteman.ngb.army.mil/benefits

NOTE: This step is only required if youowe an extension to your Military

Service Obligation (MSO).

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Step 2: Dependent Files VA Step 2: Dependent Files VA Form 22-1990eForm 22-1990e

Should I switch to Chapter 33?Should I switch to Chapter 33?

Chapter 33 can only be used at a college or university ONLY Recommend keeping current GI Bill if not attending college

Weigh benefits of: Pursuing degree or certificate via 100% distance learning (Remember: No

BAH)▪ “Hybrid” programs are considered distance learning training

Consistently enrolled at ½ time or less (No BAH)

Consider total qualifying active duty time

If enrolled in public college/university, can use National Guard 100% tuition waiver with GI Bill for state-supported certificates and degrees. Contact the MA National Guard Education Office

Questions Questions

State Approving Agency for GI Bill State Approving Agency for GI Bill ProgramsPrograms

veted@bhe.mass.edu