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Understanding the GI BILL Chapter 30 Offers no additional payments for expenses. In order to be eligible you need to be a member of the armed forces on active duty on or after July 1, 1985. There is a 10 years delimiting date and it requires a $1200 enrollment fee. It is great for expensive graduate programs and online classes/programs.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Yellow Ribbon Program: The Yellow Ribbon Program is a provision of the law that created the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The Yellow Ribbon Program is available for Institutions of Higher Learning (degree granting institutions) in the U.S. or at a branch of such institution located outside the U.S. The program allows approved institutions of higher learning and the VA to partially or fully fund tuition and fee expenses that exceed the established thresholds under the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Learn more at http://www.gibill.va.gov/benefits/ post_911_gibill/yellow_ribbon_program.html. Education Forms: 22-1990 Application for VA Education Benefits

Chapter 33 (The New GI Bill) Rate is based on the number of credits, months served, and the highest cost of in-state tuition for state of enrollment. It also includes a housing stipend equal to BAH for E-5 with dependents. In addition, books and fees up to a $1000 a year. Anybody who has served 90 days or more since 9/11 may qualify. It has a 15 years delimiting date but there is no enrollment fee required. It is best used for a traditional classroom learning experience at public Institutions for Higher Learning. However, you can use it for on-the-job training, apprenticeships, and non-college degree programs. Please review the GI Bill specifics at the VA website www.gibill.va.gov.

Please see the following websites for many other key educational forms and student handouts: http://www.gibill.va.gov/resources/student_handouts/ index.html. http://www.va.gov/vaforms/search_action.asp? FormNo=&tkey=education&Action=Search Apply on-line today for your benefits by visiting http://www.gibill.va.gov/apply-for-benefits/ application.

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AMERICAN LEGION Moon Brothers Post 275 Informational Brochure Series # 3

Education Benefits Guide For Veterans This is a quick resource guide for Veterans and their families put together from several source documents. This is only an informational item and the American Legion or Post 275 has no affiliation with any of the resources contained within. If you have additional resources to share please send to either the Moon Brothers Post email address at [email protected] or your Post Service Officer at [email protected] Thank you. Post Service Officer Information: Rusty Mardis Call: 859-429-0750 or email: [email protected]

For God and Country PROGRAMS:

Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty To be eligible for the new GI Bill, you must have served as a member of the armed forces on active duty on or after July 1, 1985. You must have a high school diploma or a GED and have participated in the program, having had $100 withheld each month for 12 months. To apply: Complete VA Form 22-1990 Application for VA Education Benefits (available in the Registrar's Office) and submit with DD-214, Copy 4. Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation Disabled Veterans A disabled veteran who has a serviceconnected disability of 20 percent or more may qualify. If eligible, veterans receive full tuition, fees and book coverage. Disabled veterans must complete the appropriate paperwork and receive counseling through the Veterans Administration. To apply: Complete VA Form 28-1900 Disabled Veterans Application for Vocational Rehabilitation (available in the Registrar's Office) and submit with DD-214, Copy 4, copy of original marriage license, and copies of original birth certificates for all dependent children. Chapter 35 Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program This covers a son, daughter or spouse of a veteran who has a 100 percent permanent and total service-connected disability or the son/ daughter or spouse of a veteran whose death was service-connected. To apply: Complete VA Form 22-5490

Application for Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (available in the Registrar's Office) Chapter 1606 Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve Reservists who enlist or reenlist for a period of six years after June 30, 1985 and who have a high school diploma or GED are eligible upon completion of 180 days of Reserve service. To apply: Complete VA Form 22-1990 Application for Education Benefits and submit DD-2384 Notice of Basic Eligibility. This form is available upon request at the Reserve Center where the reservist is attached. Chapter 1607 Reserve Education Assistance Program (REAP) Reservists who have been activated for 90 consecutive days or more since September 11, 2001. Must remain in the Reserves to maintain eligibility. To apply: First time applicants complete VA Form 22-1990 Application for Education Benefits CLEARLY MARKED "CH 1607 - REAP." Students who have previously applied for benefits complete VA Form 22-1995 Request for Change of Program or Place of Training CLEARLY MARKED "CH 1607 - REAP." Submit copies of all DD 214s and all orders for the period(s) you are using to claim eligibility. Join us as the nation’s largest war time veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans. Contact your local post or visit us at www.legion.org and join today.

Courses approved and recommended by the American Council of Education's publication, Guide to Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Forces will be considered for credit. A maximum of 32 semester hours may be earned upon submission of an official military transcript. Receive your transcripts by contacting one of the following: Army AARTS Transcript Request may be mailed, faxed or submitted online. Phone: 1-502-614-8605 Fax: 1-913-684-2011 Web: https://aartstranscript.army.mil Navy/Marine Corps SMART Transcript Request may be mailed or faxed. Phone: 1-877-838-1659 Fax: 1-757-492-5092 Web: https://smart.navy.mil/smart/welcome.do Coast Guard USCG Transcript Requests accepted by mail, fax, or e-mail. Phone: 1-405-954-0072 Fax: 1-405-954-7249 Web: http://www.uscg.mil E-mail: [email protected] Address: Commanding Officer (VE) USCG Institute 5900 SW 64th Street, RM 228 Oklahoma City, OK 73169-6991 Air Force CCAF Transcript Requests accepted by mail only. Phone: 1-334-649-5066 or 5000 Web: http://www.au.af.mil/au/ccaf/transcripts.asp E-mail: [email protected] Address: CCAF/RRR 130 West Maxwell Blvd Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6613