CHAPTER 30: Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB)
Individuals who entered the military after July 1, 1985 may have
elected to contribute to this program for the first twelve months of
service, making them eligible for benefits.
Eligibility for the MGIB was also extended to veterans having
Chapter 34 (Vietnam Era GI Bill) eligibility remaining as of
December 31, 1989. These veterans are generally referred to as
Chapter 34/30 beneficiaries. Entitlements for Chapter 34/30
beneficiaries include monthly financial support that is adjusted by
the number of dependents. For Chapter 30 beneficiaries, there may be
service and program specific contributions, e.g., Army College Fund,
etc., that may increase financial benefits. However, there are no
adjustments in benefits for dependents.
CHAPTER 31: Vocational Rehabilitation
Veterans who have a service connected disability rated at ten
percent or more that causes a demonstrable employment handicap are
eligible to apply for this program. The UWF Veterans Services Office
can supply the required forms.Students
accepted in this program are assigned a DVA Vocational
Rehabilitation Specialist. Benefits include tuition, books, required supplies,
and monthly financial benefits that are adjusted by the number of
dependents.
CHAPTER 32: Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)
Veterans who first entered the military between January 1, 1977 and
June 30, 1985 may be eligible for this program if they contributed
$25 to $100 of their pay each month while on active duty.
Entitlement rates depend upon the amount and length of contribution.
There are no adjustments in benefits for dependents.
CHAPTER 34: Vietnam Era GI Bill
This program has been discontinued. Vietnam Era veterans may
still receive benefits under Chapter 30.
CHAPTER 35: Dependents Educational Assistance
This program provides educational benefits for the spouse and
children of veterans who were permanently and totally disabled or
died as a result of a service connected disability. The spouse and
children of POW's and MIA's may also be eligible. There are no
adjustments in benefits for dependents.
CHAPTER 1606: Selected Reserve
This program applies only to members of the Selected Reserve who on
or after July 1, 1985 enlisted, extended an enlistment, or
extended their obligation for a period totaling six years.
Benefits are not adjusted by number of dependents. Receipt of an
ROTC scholarship or separation from the Selected Reserve terminates
eligibility under this chapter. However, there may be service and program
specific "kickers" that may increase benefits.
Chapter 1607: Activated Reservists
This program makes certain
veterans who were activated after September 11, 2001 either
eligible for education benefits or eligible for increased benefits.
View all Questions and Answers on the new Chapter 1607
Benefit.
Additional Information.
Information describing each of the above programs is available from
the DVA web site.
The information provided on these pages was accurate at the time of publication. Benefits, regulations, eligibility requirements, etc., are subject to change.
