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Veteran and Military Educational Benefits

 

 The Montgomery GI Bill(Chapter 30):

Active Duty Educational Assistance Program, generally for individuals who entered active duty after June 30, 1985 and served continuously for three years or by serving two years on active duty followed by four years of Selected Reserve. To be eligible, veterans must have contributed $1200 during their first year of military service. You cannot withdraw money paid into the fund.

 

The MGIB program provides up to 36 months of education benefits. This benefit may be used for degree and certificate programs, flight training, apprenticeship/on-the-job training and correspondence courses. Remedial, deficiency, and refresher courses may be approved under certain circumstances. Generally, benefits are payable for 10 years following your release from active duty.

 

 

Veterans Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 32):

The Veterans Educational Assistance Program is available if you first entered active duty between January 1, 1977 and June 30, 1985 and you elected to make contributions from your military pay to participate in this education benefit program. The Government matches your contributions on a $2 for $1 basis.

 

VEAP may be used for degree and certificate programs, flight training, apprenticeship/on-the-job training and correspondence courses. Remedial, deficiency, and refresher courses may be approved under certain circumstances.

 

 

The Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606):

Selected Reserve Educational Assistance Program, for members of the Reserve elements of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and the Air National Guard. To be eligible, reservist must have a six-year obligation to serve in the Selected Reserve signed after June 30, 1985. No contribution is required.

 

The MGIB-SR program may be used for degree and certificate programs, flight training, apprenticeship/on-the-job training and correspondence courses. Remedial, deficiency, and refresher courses may be approved under certain circumstances.

 

 

The Montgomery GI Bill Reserve Education Assistance Program (Chapter 1607): REAP (Chapter 1607) was established as a part of the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005. It is a new Department of Defense education benefit program designed to provide educational assistance to members of the Reserve components called or ordered to active duty in response to a war or national emergency (contingency operation) as declared by the President or Congress. This new program makes certain reservists who were activated for at least 90 days after September 11, 2001 either eligible for education benefits or eligible for increased benefits.

 

The Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security will determine who is eligible for this program. The Department of Veterans Affairs will administer the program and pay benefits from funds contributed by DoD.

 

 

The Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance (Chapter 35):

Educational assistance available to spouses and children of veterans who died or are permanently and totally disabled as the result of a service-related disability.

 

DEA provides education and training opportunities up to 45 months of education benefits. These benefits may be used for degree and certificate programs, apprenticeship, and on-the-job training. If you are a spouse, you may take a correspondence course. Remedial, deficiency, and refresher courses may be approved under certain circumstances.

 

Spouses of Active duty military members in California, Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina are able to use Department of Defense and Department of Labor funds. This is a demonstration program that is limited to those states and specific post only.

 

MYCAA

Spouses of Active duty military members around the world are now able to enjoy a benefit that a select group of spouses in 8 states previously benefited from. The Department of Defense has set aside up to $6000 for spouses to use, and we are approved! Please visit the MyCAA website aiportal.acc.af.mil/mycaa/Register.aspx and establish an account.

 

Spouses of Active duty military members in California, Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina are also able to use Department of Defense and Department of Labor funds. The demonstration program (CAA) is still active for those spouses and they can choose to use the remaining eligibility under either spouse program (MyCAA or CAA). This is a demonstration program that is limited to those states and specific posts only. If you're a military spouse and stationed at a post in one of these states, please check the link www.milspouse.org

 

Dependents' Educational Assistance provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of certain veterans. The program offers up to 45 months of education benefits. These benefits may be used for certificate programs. Remedial, deficiency, and refresher courses may be approved under certain circumstances.

 

Eligibility

 

You must be the son, daughter, or spouse of:

• A veteran who died or is permanently and totally disabled as the result of a service-connected disability. The disability must arise out of active service in the Armed Forces.
• A veteran who died from any cause while such service-connected disability was in existence.
• A servicemember missing in action or captured in line of duty by a hostile force.
• A servicemember forcibly detained or interned in line of duty by a foreign government or power.
• A servicemember who is hospitalized or receiving outpatient treatment for a service connected permanent and total disability and is likely to be discharged for that disability. This change is effective December 23, 2006.

 

Armed Forces Tuition Assistance

The Armed Forces offers soldiers, sailors, marines, guardsman, and airmen several programs to support their education goals including up to 100% Tuition Assistance for college courses, vocational training, and certificate courses taken during off-duty hours.

Armed Forces Tuition Assistance (TA) is a benefit paid to eligible members of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. Congress has given each service the ability to pay up to 100% for the tuition expenses of its members.

 

Each service has its own criteria for eligibility, obligated service, application processes and restrictions. This money is usually paid directly to the institution by the individual services.

 

TA is not a loan; it should be viewed as money you have earned just like your base pay.

 

Follow the links for your particular service to start taking advantage of this opportunity and check with your education service office before registering:

 

Air Force Tuition Assistance:

You must apply for Tuition Assistance online using the Air Force Virtual Education Center. This must be done through the Air Force Portal at https://www.my.af.mil/. There are six steps to completing the AFVEC online TA process.

 

The Army Continuing Education System

The Army Continuing Education System has launched a new automated tuition assistance project. The TA automation will allow active duty soldiers to request TA and enroll in courses online. This will speed up the enrollment process and minimize wait times at Army Education Centers. Active Duty soldiers are now able to request TA online through GoArmyEd.

 

The Navy Tuition Assistance Program:

Receive educational counseling from your Navy College Office in person, by phone or email. Determine which courses will be requested for TA funding. Complete a TA Application form with your Navy College Office, NETPDC 1560, ensuring to list course(s) and fee(s). Receive command approval signature to enroll in the course(s).

 

Marines Tuition Assistance:

First-time students must complete a TA Orientation Class PRIOR to using TA. Marines at remote sites (non-Marine Corps installations) may access the course by clicking on the TA Orientation link below. All others: Please proceed to your local base Lifelong Learning or Education Office. Marines must apply for and receive written authorization for TA through the appropriate education office, PRIOR to enrollment. Use form NETPDTC 1560. TA for remote Marines and those assigned to other service sites is processed at Camp Lejeune for those east of the Mississippi and Camp Pendleton for those west of the Mississippi. I-I duty Marines apply through MARFORRES, New Orleans. Recruiters apply via their recruiting district or region headquarters.

TA Orientation for Marines (Word format) (PDF format) (Zipped file). To save to disk, right click and select "Save Target As." When you have completed the orientation please fill out and print the certification form using the link: Certification Form

 

 

The Coast Guard Institute:

Approves the TA Application (CG-4147), inputs data into the Navy's computer database, and issues the TA Authorization form (CGI-1560). The applicant then takes the CGI-1560 to the academic institution during registration; the institution bills the Navy (NETPDTC) for payment of the government's share of tuition assistance. However, the Cost Guard only approves academic credit programs for tuition assistance. Please consult with the CGI for further assistance.

 

National Guard Tuition Assistance:

ARNG FTA operates on a limited budget and is NOT a guaranteed benefit. It is offered on a 'first come, first served' basis. Visit the National Guard Virtual Armory website to access the National Guard Federal Tuition Assistance online application.

 

Air National Guard:

Although not all states offer payment of TA, Many states have additional tuition incentives, which are offered at varying amounts. You can visit the Air National Guard ANG Benefits website to determine which benefits your state offers.

Air Force Tuition Assistance (Activated Guard and Reserve): If activated you will become eligible for the Air Force Tuition Assistance for Active Duty and Activated Reserve/Guard.

 

 

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