Military Education Benefits For Public Colleges & Universities. MASFAA GPCC Symposium February 15, 2013

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1 Military Education Benefits For Public Colleges & Universities MASFAA GPCC Symposium February 15, 2013

2 Overview Chapters of The GI Bill Post-9/11 GI Bill The Application Process What you need to do Other Federal and State Military Benefits Q& A

3 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) Chapter 33: Post-9/11 GI Bill

4 How is the Post-9/11 GI Bill different? 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 (paid directly to school) Book stipend up to $ per year Housing allowance based on school zip Transferability provision to dependents* Length of service establishes maximum benefit Veteran/Dependent is responsible for charges not covered by VA money.

5 Chapter 33 Eligibility Active Duty* Service (after 9/10/01 serve an aggregate of) % of Maximum Benefit Payable 36 months continuous days (Must be discharged with a disability) months, but less than 36 months months, but less than 30 months months, but less than 24 months months, but less than 18 months months, but less than 12 months days, but less than 06 months 40 *Includes some but not all National Guard Title 32 activation going back to 8/1/09 but not payable to 10/1/2011

6 Basic Payments Public Institution of Higher Learning Veterans 1 Active Duty Members 2 Tuition & Fees (paid to school) BAH 3 Book Stipend Will pay up to 100% of Actual Public IHL Net Cost 4 E-5 w/ dependents; school ZIP code (Prorated) Up to $1,000/year Same as Veterans Ineligible to receive Same as Veterans 1 Rates also apply to children of veterans or active duty members, and to spouses of veterans 2 Rates also apply to spouses of active duty members; Title 10 or qualifying 32 activation for at least 90 days 3 Students enrolled for ½ time or less are ineligible for the housing allowance 4 All applicable Federal & State Aid must be applied before GI Bill payment (excluding title IV funds)

7 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 Yellow Ribbon would/could cover out of state non resident charges at public institution of higher learning Dollar-matching program between the school and VA 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:

8 Example of 2012 BAH Housing Payments Housing (DOD - BAH E-5 w/dependents) (Example for full time training) Boston $2, Worcester $1, Springfield $ 1, Plymouth $1, Haverhill $1, You must be going 51% training time to get this payment BAH is prorated by your eligibility & number of days in month you re attending classes BAH is not paid during interval periods

9 Post 9/11 GI Bill Process Student Veteran/Spouse/Dependent Institution Veterans Admin Enrollment Certification T&F Payment BAH & Book Cert. of Eligibility FAFSA (recommended) Veterans Certifying Official Registrar Financial Aid Bursar / Billing Tuition / Fee Bill

10 Applying for Chapter 33 Veterans and active duty members: VA Form or online using VONAPP Have on hand school information, bank routing and account numbers, DD-214 Transferees: VA Form e or VONAPP Transferors must first complete a TEB and be approved (link to TEB portal available on If eligible under another chapter, electing Ch. 33 is irrevocable!

11 Applying for Chapter 33 VA Form , Application for Education Benefits

12 Your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) Your COE will indicate: Name, Address, Date You Applied GI Bill Chapter (e.g. 30,32,33,35,1606,1607) Eligibility Percent if Chapter 33 (e.g %) Entitlement (e.g months, days) Expiration date (e.g years from discharge) Yellow Ribbon (If applicable 100 % CH 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill)

13 After Applying for Your GI Bill After applying, you must visit the campus veterans certifying official who can certify your enrollment with the VA. It is highly recommended you fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Don t forget, you cannot receive benefits until your enrollment has been certified. You must visit the certifying official before each term commences to make sure they know what you re registered for. You must let the CO know if you drop or add a course!

14 Other Federal Programs Program Role Eligibility / Contact Marine Gunnery Sgt John David Fry Scholarship Provides 9/11 GI Bill Benefits institutions. Tuition, Housing & Books Excludes Yellow Ribbon - Recipients are not eligible for YRP Child / Dependent of Active Duty Service members killed in the line of duty after Sept 10, 2001 Students fill out VA form Veterans Administration Vocational Rehab CHAPTER 31 Pays up to full cost of vocational re-training program No cap in payments - 48 months Veterans eligible for Chapter 33 can elect higher BAH (Housing Payment ) Veterans must have a 30% or grater service related disability rating that affects their vocation Veterans must qualify via Voc Rehab office review Veterans Administration Boston office

15 State Programs for Dependents Program Role Eligibility / Contact Children of Fallen Service Member Waiver Program Waives full net cost of tuition and fees at state supported programs at state supported public institutions. Undergraduate degree (Bachelor Degree) Provides Room & Board Parents Service Must Be Contributed to Massachusetts and Child has to be Massachusetts Resident Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) 454 Broadway Suite 200 Revere, MA (617) Public Service Grant Pays - tuition only - at state supported public institutions of higher learning. Can be used at private independent colleges but payment is capped at U-Mass Amherst rate (Approx $1, per year. ) Parents Service Must Be Contributed to Massachusetts and Child has to be Massachusetts Resident Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) 454 Broadway Suite 200 Revere, MA (617)

16 State Programs for Veterans Program Role Eligibility / Contact Categorical/Veterans Tuition Waiver Waives only tuition at state supported programs at state supported public institutions. Undergraduate degree or certificate programs. Most if not all Massachusetts veterans are eligible. Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) 454 Broadway Suite 200 Revere, MA National Guard Tuition & Fee Waiver Does not expire. Waives Tuition AND Fees at state supported programs at state supported public institutions of higher learning. Good for up to 130 semester hours. (617) Only Active Massachusetts National Guard Members are eligible. Massachusetts Army National Guard Education Services Office 50 Maple St Milford, MA (888) extensions 6753, 6762 or 7624

17 Questions State Approving Agency for GI Bill Programs