Veterans Benefits
Training is provided under the following chapters: Chapter 30 – Military service effective July 1, 1985, and after if a participant was in the Educational Program while on active duty. Chapter 31 – Service-connected disability of ten percent or more may receive Vocational Rehabilitation. Chapter 33 – (The Post-9/11 GI BILL®) 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. Students must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill®. Chapter 33 – (Transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill® to Spouse and Dependents) The transferability option under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® allows service members to transfer all or some unused benefits to their spouse or dependent children. The Department of Defense (DoD) determines whether or not you can transfer benefits to your family. Once the DoD approves benefits for transfer, the new beneficiaries apply for them at VA. To find our more, visit the DoDs website or apply online at www.gibill.va.gov Chapter 35 – Veteran dependent (GI Bill®) includes spouse and legal children, adopted children, stepchildren, etc. (There is a time limit on spouse and age limit for children). Children may be married and still be qualified. Veteran must be 100 percent service connected disabled, living or deceased, for dependents to be qualified. Chapter 1606 – National Guard and Reservist GI Bill® Qualifications — must have six years obligation, high school diploma or GED, and completed required training. (See your unit education officer.) Complete DD Form 2384 Notice of Basic Eligibility. Hand carry this form to the C ollege veterans’ representative.
Students receiving veteran’s benefits under Chapters 30,31,33,35 and 1606 will be paid full, three-quarters or half-time benefits as follows:
Full-time.....................................12 or more credit hours 3/4-time ……………………………… ..9-11 credit hours 1/2-time...................................6-8 credit hours Reimbursement for tuition..........5 or fewer hours
Veterans will not be paid for courses outside of their approved program of study. For more information and to apply for Federal VA benefits, please visit www.benefits.va.gov
Students utilizing VA benefits shall not be charged a penalty, including assessment of late fees, denial of access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities, or be required to borrow additional funds because of the individual’s inability to meet their financial obli gations due to the delayed disbursement of a payment to be provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Complaint Policy for Students Receiving VA Education Benefits - For students receiving VA education benefits, any complaint against the school should be routed through the VA GI Bill®
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2022-23 College Catalog and Student Handbook
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