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Presented By George O’ConnorDirector for Veterans Education
OverviewOverview History State Approving Agency Role The “GI Bills” Flow Chart Eligibility for Different Chapters The Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) Applying for Chapter 33 Transferring Entitlement Electing Chapter 33 Q & A
TimelineTimeline 1944 – FDR Signed the “Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944.”
GI Bill of Rights provided unemployment benefits, education assistance, and low interest loans for homes, farms, and small businesses.
1952 – Truman signed the Veterans Readjustment Act that expanded benefits to Korean War Veterans.
1966 – Johnson signed Veterans Readjustment Benefits Act that expanded benefits to Post-Korean War and Vietnam veterans.
1984 – GI Bill was revamped and renamed after former Mississippi Congressman Gillespie V. Montgomery – “Montgomery GI Bill.”
2008 – Bush signed the Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2008 that created the new Post-9/11 GI Bill.
Department Of Higher Education
454 Broadway, Suite 200
Revere, MA 02151
State Approving Agency for the GI Bill
Division of Apprentice
Training19 Staniford St, 1st Floor
Boston, MA 02114
Colleges / University
Trade School
On The Job Training
Flight School
Correspondence
Apprenticeship
State Approving Agency State Approving Agency OfficesOffices
The “GI Bill”The “GI Bill”
Title 38 U.S Code & Code of Regulations
Existing Beneficiary Chapters Chapter 30 Active Duty Chapter 32 Veterans Education Assistance
Program (VEAP) Chapter 35 Survivors & Dependents (DEA) Chapter 1606 Selective Reserve (MGIB-SR) Chapter 1607 Selective Reserve (REAP)
New Legislation Chapter 33 Post-9/11 GI Bill (Veterans Education
Assistance Act 2008)
School/Place of Learning
Training/Degree Programs
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Institution Requests Approval
Veteran/Dependent Enrolls
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Approved or Disapproved
Program Info New Programs Changes Old Programs Removed
Pay out if: Veteran IS eligible School and program
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Veterans Administration
MA State Approving Agency (SAA) Office of Veterans Education
Approved/Disapproved School and Program
State Approving Agency Flowchart
How Does it Work?How Does it Work?
What Does it Pay?What Does it Pay?GI Chapter Eligibility Months Full 3/4 1/2 1/4 or less
30 10 Years from Date of Discharge 36 months 1,368.00$ 1,026.00$ 684.00$ 342.00$
32Depends (77-85) Contribition $25/$2700 - $2 to $1 before 1987 1-36 months
35 Between 18 and 26 45 months 925.00$ 694.00$ 461.00$ 231.00$ 1606 Only while in Selective Reserve 36 months 333.00$ 249.00$ 168.00$ 83.25$ 1607 10 Years from Date of Qualifying 36 months
90 Days Active Duty 547.20$ 410.40$ 273.60$ 136.80$ Consecutive Service of 1 year + 820.80$ 615.60$ 410.40$ 205.20$ Consecutive Service of 1 year + 1,094.40$ 820.80$ 547.20$ 273.60$
33 15 Years After Date of Discharge 36 1.) Highest In State Tuition & Fees 2.) Basic Allowance for Housing DOD BAH E-5 W/Dep 3.) $ 1000.00 for books ($41.67 per credit hour)
Extends benefit eligibility to 15 years Beneficiaries receive 36 months of benefits or 48 months if eligible
for more than one program
Consists of three payments: Tuition & fees up to highest in state undergraduate level (paid
directly to school) Book stipend up to $1000.00 per year Housing allowance based on school zip
Transferability provision to dependents
Length of service establishes maximum benefit
The New Post 9/11 GI Bill The New Post 9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)(Chapter 33)
Veteran/Dependent is responsible for Veteran/Dependent is responsible for charges not covered by VA money.charges not covered by VA money.
Chapter 33 EligibilityChapter 33 EligibilityActive Duty* Service
(after 9/10/01 serve an aggregate of)% of Maximum Benefit Payable
36 months 100
30 continuous days (Must be discharged with a disability)
30 months, but less than 36 months 90
24 months, but less than 30 months 80
18 months, but less than 24 months 70
12 months, but less than 18 months 60
06 months, but less than 12 months 50
90 days, but less than 06 months 40
100
*Excludes Title 32 and drill periods, basic training and tech school (regular component), and ROTC/service academy commitments
Veterans1 Active Duty Members2
Tuition (paid to school)
Up to the highest in-state undergrad tuition ($340/credit)
Paid in full under Ch. 33
Fees(paid to school)
Up to the highest in-state undergrad fees ($20,793.50/term)
Paid in full under Ch. 33
BAH3Same as E-5 w/ dependents; school ZIP code
Ineligible to receive
Book Stipend
$41.67/credit or up to $1,000/yr
Ineligible to receive
Basic Payments Basic Payments
1Rates also apply to children of veterans or active duty members, and to spouses of veterans.2Rates also apply to spouses of active duty members; Title 10 activation for at least 90 days.3Students enrolled for ½ time or less or pursuing courses via 100% distance learning are ineligible for the housing allowance.
Yellow Ribbon Program Yellow Ribbon Program For 100%-eligible CH. 33 veterans or dependents
Active duty members are ineligible
Intended to pay for costs not covered by the basic payments
Dollar-matching program between the school and VA Veteran will be responsible for any remaining costs
Yellow Ribbon Program is not guaranteed Limited availability—first come, first serve Optional participation by the school
A list of participating schools can be found on the VA web site: www.gibill.va.gov
Where can Veterans use Where can Veterans use Chapter 33?Chapter 33? All programs approved under chapter 30 and offered at
a degree-granting College or University
Degree and Certificate programs
Application Process (VA) Application Process (VA)
Veterans and active duty members: VA Form 22-1990 or online using VONAPP
Have on hand school information, bank routing and account numbers, DD-214
Transferees: VA Form 22-1990e or VONAPP Transferors must first complete a TEB and be approved
(link to TEB portal available on www.gibill.va.gov)
If eligible under another chapter, electing Ch. 33 is irrevocable!
Applying for Chapter 33 Applying for Chapter 33
VA Form 22-1990, Application for Education Benefits
Student needs to: Apply, get accepted, enroll and visit Certifying School
Official All veterans & dependents should fill out a FAFSA
Certifying Official Needs to: Certify & monitor enrollment School should make every effort to accommodate
veterans’ needs
Application Process (School) Application Process (School)
Transferring EntitlementTransferring Entitlement
Determine eligibility to transfer via TEB Website Department of Defense (DoD) may allow an individual to
transfer entitlement to one or more dependents if he/she: Has served at least 6 years in the Armed Forces; and Agrees to serve at least another 4 years in the Armed Forces,
some exceptions.
Spouses may use transferred benefits after 6 years of service; expires 15 years after members separates/retires
Children may use after 10 years of service, and between the ages of 18 - 26
Caveats of Transferring Caveats of Transferring Entitlement Entitlement An individual approved to transfer may:
Transfer up to 36 months of benefits (unless DoD/DHS restricts number of months an individual may transfer).
Transfer to spouse or children in any amount up to amount transferor has available or amount approved by DoD/DHS.
Revoke or modify a transfer request for any unused benefits unless the 15-year eligibility period has expired.
NOT transfer benefits to a new dependent once the transferor is no longer a member of Armed Forces.
ExceptionsExceptions
Retirement Eligibility Service Obligation
Eligible to retire or 20 years of service on August 1, 2009. None
Approved to retire between August 2, 2009, and July 1, 2010.
None
Eligible to retire or 20 years of service after August 1, 2009, and before August 1, 2010.
1 year
Eligible to retire or 20 years of service on or after August 1, 2010 and before August 1, 2011.
2 years
Eligible to retire or 20 years of service on or after August 1, 2011 and before August 1, 2012.
3 years
All others 4 years
DoD Transferability of Education DoD Transferability of Education BenefitsBenefits Step 1- Individuals may apply to transfer benefits using the
on-line transfer of benefits (TEB) application at:
https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/TEB/
Or
Find the TEB link at:
http://www.gibill.va.gov
Complete Statement of Complete Statement of Understanding (SOU)Understanding (SOU)
If applicable to you…
https://minuteman.ngb.army.mil/benefits
NOTE: This step is only required if youowe an extension to your Military
Service Obligation (MSO).
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Step 2: Dependent Files VA Step 2: Dependent Files VA Form 22-1990eForm 22-1990e
Should I switch to Chapter 33?Should I switch to Chapter 33?
Chapter 33 can only be used at a college or university ONLY Recommend keeping current GI Bill if not attending college
Weigh benefits of: Pursuing degree or certificate via 100% distance learning (Remember: No
BAH)▪ “Hybrid” programs are considered distance learning training
Consistently enrolled at ½ time or less (No BAH)
Consider total qualifying active duty time
If enrolled in public college/university, can use National Guard 100% tuition waiver with GI Bill for state-supported certificates and degrees. Contact the MA National Guard Education Office
Questions Questions
State Approving Agency for GI Bill State Approving Agency for GI Bill ProgramsPrograms
veted@bhe.mass.edu