Chapter 33

Post-9/11 GI Bill
The Post-9/11 GI Bill provides financial support for education and housing to 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.You must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill. For the first time in history, service members enrolled in the Post-9/11 GI Bill program will be able to transfer their unused educational benefits to their spouses or children.The Post-9/11 VA benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits, generally benefits are payable for 15 years following your release from active duty.

To apply: If you are the Veteran, complete VA Form 22-1990 Application for VA Education Benefits and submit with DD-214, Copy 4.

To apply: If you are the spouse/ dependent of a veteran, the veteran needs to complete the transfer of entitlement form with DoD. Once the veteran is eligible to transfer his/her GI Bill, VA form 22-1990e needs to be completed by the spouse/dependent. For more information, please visit http://www.gibill.va.gov/benefits/post_911_gibill/transfer_of_benefits.html

Chapter 30

Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty

To be eligible for the 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 and submit with DD-214, Copy 4.

Chapter 31

Vocational Rehabilitation - Disabled Veterans

A disabled veteran who has a service-connected 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 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.

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: Complete VA Form 22-1990 Application for Education Benefits. Submit copies of all DD 214s and all orders for the period(s) you are using to claim eligibility.