Chapter Benefits and Tuition Assistance
Chapter 30
Montgomery GI Bill: active duty and veterans; not transferable to dependents.
Chapter 30 Recipients
You must go onto the Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE) website to verify your enrollment monthly. If internet is not available, you can also verify your enrollment monthly by phone at 1-877-838-2778. This must be done at the end of every month to receive the previous month’s attendance/benefit.
Chapter 31
Veteran Readiness & Employment (formally 'Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment'): veterans who have at least a 10 percent disability rating are eligible to apply; however, approval is not guaranteed; up to 48 months of entitlement possible.
Chapter 33
Post-9/11 GI Bill: active duty and veterans may be eligible for up to 36 months of benefit. This benefit may be transferred to qualifying dependents, with restrictions.
Chapter 35
For spouses and children of 100 percent services-connected disabled veterans or of veterans who died in service; up to 45 months of entitlement are allowed. VA Education Benefits for Survivors and Dependents information
Chapter 1606
National Guard and Reserves who have completed the initial Active Duty for training and 180 days of service in the Selected Reserves; may be eligible for up to 36 months of benefit. GI Bill Programs information
Chapter 1606 Recipients
You must go onto the Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE) website to verify your enrollment monthly. If internet is not available, you can also verify your enrollment monthly by phone at 1-877-838-2778. This must be done at the end of every month to receive the previous month’s attendance/benefit.
Tuition Assistance
If you are currently serving in the military, you may be eligible for funding offered through the Department of Defense Tuition Assistance program (also known as Federal Tuition Assistance - FTA). Check with your local Educational Assistance office for eligibility and enrollment requirements.