VA Educational VA Educational BenefitsBenefits

Justin MachainMontgomery County Community CollegeVeteran Resource Center (VRC)215-619-7307veterans@mc3.edu

How to ApplyHow to Apply

VONAPPhttp://vabenefits.vba.va.g

ov/vonapp/default.aspC.O.E.

Chapter 30 (Montgomery) Chapter 30 (Montgomery)

Eligibility: Enlisted after July 1, 1985 Paid $100 per month for the first 12 months of serviceHonorable dischargeHave not exceeded the 10-year delimiting date6 credit allowance for drops (1606, 1607, 35 as well)Monthly Stipend

Chapter 31 (Voc. Rehab)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

Chapter 33 (Post 9/11)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

Chapter 33 TOEChapter 33 TOE

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

Chapter 35 (DEA)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

Chapter 1606Chapter 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 unityou have not passed the 14-year delimiting date.Monthly Stipend (Kicker Available)

Chapter 1607Chapter 1607Eligibility: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 service1 year but less than 290 days less than year

National Guard Educational National Guard Educational Assistance Program (EAP)Assistance Program (EAP)EligibilityEnlist or Re-enlist for 6 yearsComplete BasicServe in a drilling UnitComplete EAP form 1 and PHEAA Promissory NoteFall & Spring Term app deadline June 30th

Pays 100% Tuition (Does Not Pay Fees!)

Federal Tuition & Additional Federal Tuition & Additional Assistance (FTA)Assistance (FTA)EligibilityMust be member of ARNG or ReservesMust remain within drilling unit for term using FTAMay use with MGIB (unless utilizing kicker)Pays 100% Tuition and Fees (cap 250$ per semester hour)$4,500 Fiscal Year MaxApply @ www.GoArmyEd.com

Tuition Assistance (TA)Tuition Assistance (TA)

EligibilityActive Duty, Reserves, GuardEach Branch has different application proceduresPays 100% Tuition and mandatory Fees with ceiling of $4,500Mandatory fees include course enrollment does not include fees such as application, graduation, etc.

Issues and When a Student Issues and When a Student should Notify their should Notify their Certifying OfficialCertifying Official

ANYANY Change in Your Change in Your Educational StatusEducational Status

Drop / Add / WithdrawCancellationStop AttendingGraduatingMitigating CircumstancesChange of MajorChange of Benefit

Understanding the BenefitUnderstanding the Benefit

Rate of Pursuit (credit x 18 / weeks)

Enrollment PeriodsRepeating CoursesNon-Punitive vs. Punitive GradesStudent DebtProgram of Study (1 at a time)Residency Requirements

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