Benefit Regulations
- Must have had an honorable discharge from the military.
- Must be seeking a degree or an approved certificate program from an approved institution for education.
- Developmental courses approved for VA training if necessary due to testing. Payment for breaks between semesters if not more than 30 days.
- Unable to certify for repeat of "D" grades or class taken prior with a "D" or above grade.
- Veterans educational benefits are NON TAXABLE.
- Rates go into effect August 1, 2008.
- All rates shown are per month with exception of less than 1/2 time amounts
Chapter 30-Montgomery GI Bill
Changes as of 8/01/08
| Rates for 3 or more years of active duty | |
| Training Time | Monthly Rate |
Full time (12 or more credits) |
$1,321.00 |
¾ time (9-11 credits) |
$ 990.75 |
½ time (6-8 credits) |
$ 660.50 |
Less than ½ Time = Tuition & Fees |
$ 330.25 |
| Rates for 3 years or less enlistment | |
Training Time |
Monthly Rate |
Full time (12 or more credits) |
$1,073.00 |
¾ time (9-11 credits) |
$ 804.75 |
½ time (6-8 credits) |
$ 536.50 |
Less than ½ Time = Tuition & Fees |
$ 268.25 |
Montgomery GI Bill with remaining Chapter 34 entitlement
| Training Time | Monthly Rate |
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| No Dependents | One Dependent | Two Dependents | Each Additional | |
| Full time | $1,509.00 | $1,545.00 | $1,576.00 | $16.00 |
| ¾ time | $1,132.25 | $1,158.75 | $1,182.25 | $12.00 |
| ½ time | $ 754.50 | $ 772.50 | $ 788.00 | $ 8.50 |
| Less than ½ time | $377.25 |
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**Tuition and Fees ONLY.
Applications are available upon request and are processed by the Veteran Services Office at NRCC.
If you were enlisted and were unable to complete the enlistment, you will need to apply and the VA will make the ruling. You may call the local VA regional office at 1-800-827-1000.
Dependents & Survivors Chapter 35
To qualify for educational assistance you must be either:- The son, daughter, or spouse of a veteran who is permanently and totally disabled or deceased as the result of a service-connected disability. MIA and POW eligibility will be given upon request.
- a. Son or daughter 18-26 years of age who is married. Marriage IS NOT a bar to educational benefits.
b. Spouse- 10 year period after the veteran's death or 10 years after the VA's determination.
Entitlements:
- 45 months of full-time benefits.
- If eligible for more than one educational program, you can receive a maximum of 48 months of benefits.
| Monthly Rates for Educational Benefits | |
| Training Time | Monthly Rate |
Full time (12 credits or more) |
$915.00 |
¾ time (9 - 11 credits) |
$686.00 |
½ time (6 - 8 credits) |
$456.00 |
| Less than ½ time more than ¼ time |
$456.00 |
¼ time or less |
$227.75 |
If you are under the age of 18 and have not completed high school, please contact the VA regional office.
Restores Entitlement Program for Survivors (REPS)
War Orphans-educational assistance for children of certain veterans Free tuition ages 16-26
Information about this benefit available upon request
Vocational Rehabilitation Chapter 31
You are eligible if you meet these two conditions:
- Service-connected disability for which you are and can receive VA compensation.
- VA determines you need vocational training to overcome an employment handicap or improve your capacity for employment.
Monthly Rates for Vocational Rehabilitation Training
| Class Credits | No Dependents | One Dependent | Two Dependents | Each Add One Dependent |
| 12 or More | $508.04 | $630.19 | $742.61 | $54.14 |
| 9-11 | $381.73 | $473.32 | $555.21 | $41.63 |
| 6-8 | $255.42 | $316.47 | $372.00 | $27.78 |
| Less than 6 | ** |
** Tuition & Fees
Montgomery GI Bill Reserves - Chapter 1606
*For those enlisted in any reserve component with the US military and the Virginia National Guard*Monthly Benefit Rates
| Training Time | Monthly Rate |
| Full time | $317.00 |
| ¾ time | $237.00 |
| ½ time | $157.00 |
| Less than ½ time = Tuition & Fees |
Reserves - Chapter 1607 REAP
Training Time |
Consecutive service of 90 days but less than one year |
Consecutive service of 1 year + |
Consecutive Service of 2 years + |
Full Time |
$528.40 | $792.60 | $1056.80 |
¾ time |
$396.30 | $594.45 | $792.60 |
½ time |
$264.20 | $396.30 | $528.40 |
Less than ½ time More than ¾ time |
$264.20** | $396.30** | $528.40** |
| ¾ time or less | $132.10** | $198.15** | $264.20** |
| ** Tuition and Fees ONLY. Payment cannot exceed the listed amount. | |||
NOTE: Other GI Bills will be increased 10/08
*Virginia National Guard awards payment of full tuition payment for Fall or Spring.
Apply for this benefit with your unit
