Veteran’s Benefits:
The Veteran’s Administration is authorized by law to provide a wide range of benefits to a student who has served his/her country in the Armed Forces and to his/her dependents. Veterans may be eligible for educational benefits under the G.I. Bill which provides grants, loans and work assistance.
There are various types of programs available to veterans. The Chapter 32 V.E.A.P. (Veteran’s Education Assistance Program) which is a contributory educational plan for those who entered active military service after December 31, 1976 and before July 1, 1985. The Chapter 30 or Montgomery G.I. Bill is for those who entered active duty after July 1, 1985. A veteran must have an honorable discharge to be eligible for Chapter 30 benefits. There are also chapter 35 benefits for dependents of veterans and chapter 1606 benefits available for students under the Montgomery GI bill-selected reserve. Now there are Chapter 33 benefits available for those individuals who have served in the Armed Forces on or after September 11, 2001. All benefits are contingent on service in the Armed Forces on or after September 11, 2001, and an honorable discharge or a discharge due to a medical condition that did not result from an individual’s own willful misconduct. This does not have the effect of law, so for further information it is best to contact the Veteran’s Administration at toll free 1-800-827-1100.
The Financial Aid Director can assist with the application process and certify students through the VA online. For more detailed information or assistance, students may contact their nearest VA regional office, local service officer, or veteran’s organization representative, including the American Red Cross, in their community. Students may access the official website of the Department of Veterans Affairs Educational Service at http://www.gibill.va.gov or call them at 1- 88- GI-BILL-1 (1-888-442-4551).
If, at any time, an individual who is using his/her entitlement, is failing to maintain satisfactory progress (see Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress in this catalog), the Veteran’s Administration will be notified within 30 days of the occurrence.