Veterans Education Programs in West Virginia

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1 Veterans Education Programs in West Virginia David R. Tyson, Chair Brian Noland, Chancellor

2 Office of Veterans Education and Training Programs Bernard R. Skip Gebhart, M.S, M.Ed. Administrator West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission 2

3 Office of Veterans Education & Training Programs A unit of the Academic Affairs Division of the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission Colloquially known as the SAA, or State Approving Agency Evaluates, approves, and monitors programs for VA education benefits. Contracted and fully reimbursed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission 3

Agency Evaluates, approves, and monitors programs for VA education benefits.

4 OVET s Mission We ensure high quality, well-managed education and training programs for West Virginia veterans, other VA-eligible persons, National Guard members and Reservists. We inspect, review, approve, and monitor programs We provide in-depth technical assistance and training, outreach efforts, and liaison with related organizations, agencies, and individuals within West Virginia. West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission 4

We inspect, review, approve, and monitor programs We provide in-depth technical assistance and training,

5 OVET s Vision Every veteran/eligible person, National Guard member and Reservist in West Virginia will be aware of and have full and fair access to high quality, ethically administered education and training programs that can help them reach their full potential. West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission 5

high quality, ethically administered education and training programs that can

6 OVET s Core Functions Program Approval Visits to Facilities Technical Assistance Outreach Activities Liaison Activities Contract Management West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission 6

7 OVET s Desired Outcomes Successful students! Lower rate of errors and overpayments Satisfied clients and stakeholders More veterans coming to/staying in West Virginia for school or training Higher rate of participation in GI Bill Veterans Training facilities West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission 7

veterans coming to/staying in West Virginia for school or training Higher

8 VA s Roles Contracts with the state (HEPC) to review, approve, and monitor programs. Processes program approvals and claims for benefits. Provides liaison activities to help facilities Assures compliance with VA law, regulations, and procedures West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission 8

Provides liaison activities to help facilities Assures compliance with VA

9 West Virginia s Approved Facilities More than 2,600 programs in: 45 Colleges and Universities 48 Non-College Degree Schools 76 Apprenticeship and Other On-Job Training Programs 1 Flight School West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission 9

Schools 76 Apprenticeship and Other On-Job Training Programs

10 West Virginia s VA Students About 4,300 Students Receive VA Benefits in West Virginia Montgomery GI Bill (Active Duty) - 2,500 Guard and Reserves (Ch. 1606, 1607) - 1,070 Dependents (Ch. 35) Ch 30 Ch Ch 35 West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission 10

Guard and Reserves (Ch. 1606, 1607) - 1,070 Dependents (Ch.

11 VA Education & Readjustment Benefits Title 38, United States Code Ch. 30, The Montgomery GI Bill Ch 31, Vocational Rehabilitation Ch 35, Dependents Education Assistance Title 10, United States Code Ch 1606, Selected Reserve/Guard Ch 1607, Reserve Education Assistance Program West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission 11

Education Assistance Title 10, United States Code Ch 1606, Selected Reserve/Guard

12 Monthly Payments for Full Time Training Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (Ch. 30) $1321 Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (Ch. 1606) $317 Reserve Education Assistance Program (Ch. 1607) $528 to $1056 Dependents Education Assistance (Ch. 35) $881 VA Vocational Rehabilitation (Ch. 31) $521 (single vet) West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission 12

1606) $317 Reserve Education Assistance Program (Ch.

13 The New GI Bill Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 Effective for training after August 1, 2009 For service of 90 days active duty after September 11, 2001 Available only in programs at Institutions of Higher Learning West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission 13

active duty after September 11, 2001 Available only in programs at

14 Benefits Under Post 9/11 GI Bill Tuition and fees up to most expensive in-state undergraduate tuition at a public institution (paid to school) Monthly housing allowance equal to allowance payable to a military E-5 with dependents, in same zip code as school (paid to veteran) Books and supplies up to $1000 per year (paid to veteran) One time relocation payment $500 may be payable to veeterans relocating from highly rural areas to attend school (paid to veteran) West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission 14

school (paid to veteran) Books and supplies up to $1000 per year (paid to veteran) One time relocation payment $500 may be

15 Economic Impact Today West Virginia s s GI Bill students bring in more than $3 million per month! * $36 million per year * West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission 15

16 GI Bill Extended Economic Impact 685 Jobs Supported $6,145,443 Taxes Paid $52,000,000 Overall Impact on West Virginia Economy Annually West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission 16

17 Economic Impact Part II The new GI Bill could increase that amount to $4.5 million! or * $54 million per year * West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission 17

18 It Makes Money! For each dollar invested in GI Bill benefits paid, about $7.00 comes back through higher taxes! $18.2 Billion from 2005 s investment alone! West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission 18

19 Our Challenge Encouraging veterans to USE the benefits they ve earned About half do NOT use them! West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission 19

20 What We Can Do Communicate Better Ensure that veterans know about their benefits Ensure that they know about the many West Virginia education and training programs available to them Help school officials connect with returning veterans Understand veterans needs and situations Designate veterans counselors on major campuses Recruit more veteran students! West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission 20

officials connect with returning veterans Understand veterans needs and situations Designate veterans

Veterans Education Programs Update

Veterans Education Programs Update David K. Hendrickson, Chair Paul L. Hill, Chancellor Skip Gebhart Director, Veterans Education Programs Ron Marcinko Education Liaison Representative US Department of