VETERANS EDUCATION BENEFITS

How to Apply, Also, How to Transfer Schools or Change Programs:

http://www.gibill.va.gov, is an excellent source of information with links to applying on-line.

http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp is the on-line application system.  Vets and Reservists use Form 22-1990, Ch. 35 Dependents use Form 22-5490 (Transfer students use Form 22-1995 or 22-5495)

Submit on-line confirmation page or paper application to the Financial Aid Office.  (Chapter 35: provide the VA file# to Financial Aid).  When you are registered, the Financial Aid Office will certify your enrollment with the VA.  Application processing at the VA can take 10 to 12 weeks.

PAYMENT PROCESS: 

Payment is made directly to the recipient by check or direct deposit.  VA Education Benefits do not defer payment of College's tuition or fees.  Payment occurs at the end of each month.  Your first payment can be delayed 10 - 12 weeks, but will be retro-active to the start of school.  

You must verify your enrollment at the end of every month - no earlier than the last day of the month.  To do this go to  https://www.gibill.va.gov/wave or call (877)823-2378.

For questions about payments (888) 442-4551.

For fastest receipt of payments, apply early and pre-register for classes before August.

BENEFIT AMOUNTS:

 

Chapter 30 Veteran - Effective August 1, 2008

Enrollment	3+ years Monthly Rate	<3 years Monthly Rate
Full time	$1,321.00	$1,073.00
3/4 Time	990.75	804.75
1/2 Time	660.75	536.50
<1/2 Time	330.25	268.25

 

Chapter 1606 Selected Reserves-Effective October 1, 2008

Enrollment	Monthly Rate
Full Time	$317.00
3/4 Time	237.00
1/2 Time	157.00
<1/2 Time	79.25

 

Chapter 1607 REAP Reserves Increased Allowance

Enrollment	> 90 days < 1year	1 year +	2 years +
Full Time	$528.40	$729.60	$1056.80
3/4 Time	396.30	594.45	792.60
1/2 Time	264.20	396.30	528.40
< 1/2 Time	132.10	198.15	264.20

Chapter 35 - Dependent or Spouse Effective October 1, 2008

Enrollment	Monthly Amount
Full Time	$881.00
3/4 Time	661.00
1/2 Time	439.00
<1/2 Time	220.25*

*Tuition and Fees ONLY. Payment cannot exceed the listed amount.

MASSACHUSETTS CATEGORICAL TUITION WAIVER:

Veteran/Active Duty:

• 15-20% discount off price of class
• Must submit documentation and Tuition Waiver form once a year.
• Contact the Financial Aid Office each semester and when any schedule changes are made.

MA National Guard:

• Pays 100% of Tuition and Fees.
• Need Certificate Form from Unit.
• Contact the Financial Aid Office each Semester.

Tuition Assistance Active Duty:

• Education Officer submits purchase order to the Business Office for 3rd Party Billing.