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Education Information
Educational assistance is available for U.S. military
veterans and members of the National Guard and Selected Reserve. In some cases,
dependents of veterans in certain categories may be eligible for these benefits.
In all instances, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) determines
eligibility. The VA sends monthly benefit checks directly to the student
following verification of enrollment each semester. Receipt of VA benefits may
have an impact on levels of federal and state financial aid for which a student
may be eligible, and therefore inquiries regarding financial aid eligibility
should be directed to the Norfolk State University Office of
Financial Aid.
Students who will attend school under the sponsorship of the VA Vocational
Rehabilitation Program should make their initial inquiry to the VA by calling
the toll-free number
1-800-827-1000. The University accepts the College Fee
Waiver for Vocational Rehabilitation recipients.
Applications and appropriate documentation should be completed at the Veterans
Affairs Office at least 6-10 weeks prior to the term starting date to ensure
timely processing. Application materials will be forwarded to the Regional
Processing Office in Buffalo, New York. GI Bill monthly checks are sent directly
to the student, not the University.
GI Bill Programs:
CHAPTER 30 - Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) for Active Duty
Individuals who have been on active duty since July 1, 1985, and who paid into
an education fund for one year are eligible for the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB)
for Active Duty. They receive 36 months of full-time benefits. These benefits
may be used for degree and certificate programs, flight training,
apprenticeship/on-the-job training and correspondence courses but must have
prior approval by the Veterans Administration. Generally, benefits are payable
for 10 years following release from active duty. Please see Required Documents
about how to apply for the Montgomery GI Bill Chapter 30 benefits. For the
payment rate, please see Monthly Education Allowance Rates.
Please see required
documents chart
CHAPTER 31 - Vocational Rehabilitation
A veteran of World War II or thereafter who has a service-connected disability
(80% - 100%) which entitles him or her to VA disability compensation and who is
in need of vocational rehabilitation because his or her disability creates an
employment handicap may be eligible for Chapter 31 benefits. Vocational
rehabilitation may be provided for up to 48 months and an eligible veteran now
generally has 12 years from VA discharge or release from active duty in which to
use these benefits.
Disabled veterans are encouraged to contact the VA
Regional Office in Hampton, Virginia at (757) 441-6762, to obtain detailed
information and to request VA Form 28-1900, the Disabled Veteran’s Application
for Vocational Rehabilitation. For assistance regarding the Vocational
Rehabilitation Program, CHAPTER 31, Cynthia Lewis, VA Certifying Official, (757)
823-2586, or send email correspondence at
veteransaffairs@nsu.edu
CHAPTER 32 - VEAP (Post-Vietnam Era Veterans Educational Assistance
Program)
VEAP is available for those who entered active duty between January 1, 1977 and
June 30, 1985, and elected to make contributions from their military pay to
participate in this education benefit program. Contributions are matched on a $2
for $1 basis by the Government. This benefit may be used for degree and
certificate programs, flight training, apprenticeship/on-the-job training and
correspondence courses. Remedial, deficiency and refresher courses may be
approved under certain circumstances. See Required Documents on how to apply for
the Montgomery GI Bill Chapter 32 benefits. For the payment rate, please see
Monthly Education Allowance Rates.
CHAPTER 35 - Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program
The sons, daughters, spouse or surviving spouse of a veteran may be eligible for
educational assistance if the veteran died while on active duty, died after
release or discharge from active duty or a service-connected disability
(80%-100%), became permanently and totally disabled as a result of a
service-connected disability, died while a service-connected disability was
rated permanent and total, or has been listed as missing in action, captured,
detained or interned in the line of duty by a foreign government or power for
more than 90 days. Eligible persons are entitled to 45 months of educational
assistance and are paid benefits on the same basis as a veteran with no
dependents. See Required Documents on how to apply for the Montgomery GI Bill
Chapter 35 entitlement. For the payment rate, please see Monthly Education
Allowance Rates.
CHAPTER 1606 -
Montgomery GI Bill for Selected Reserve
Individuals who are in the Selected Reserve or National Guard (not on active
duty) who, after June 30, 1985, enlists, reenlists or extends an enlistment in
the Selected Reserve are eligible for the Montgomery GI Bill for the Selected
Reserve. The Selected Reserve includes the Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Air Force
Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, the Coast Guard Reserve, the Army National Guard
and the Air National Guard. They must be actively drilling and under a 6-year
contract. They are only eligible for benefits while they remain in the reserves.
See Required Documents on how to apply for the Montgomery GI Bill Chapter 1606
benefits. For the payment rate, please see Monthly Education Allowance Rates.
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1607- Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP)
A new education benefit for Activated Reservists was signed into law on October
28, 2004. The new benefit makes certain individuals who are members of a reserve
component, who serve on active duty on or after September 11, 2001 under title
10 U/S Code for a contingency operation, and who serve at least 90 consecutive
days or more eligible for Chapter 1607. National Guard members are also eligible
if their active duty is under section 502(f), title 32 U.S.C. and they serve for
90 consecutive days when authorized by the President or Secretary of Defense for
a national emergency that is supported by federal funds. Individuals are
eligible as soon as they reach the 90-day point whether or not they are
currently on active duty. Disabled members who are injured or have an illness or
disease incurred or aggravated in the line of duty and are released from active
duty before completing 90 consecutive days are also eligible. See Required
Documents on how to apply for Chapter 1607 Activated Reservists.
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