If you are applying for VA Educational Benefits
at CSU:
You should use VONAPP if you
are a U.S. military veteran, a member of the Selected Reserve/Guard,
or a spouse/dependent
of a 100% “service connected” disabled or deceased
veteran. If you have previously applied for VA Educational
Benefits, use VONAPP only if you are applying for a different
VA Educational Benefit, or if you are changing schools or
programs under your current benefit program.
To
Apply: VONAPP
http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp
What Type Of Benefit Am I Eligible For?
• I am a veteran or in-service
CHAPTER 30
• I am currently drilling
in the Reserves/Guard CHAPTER 1606
• I am currently in the
reserves and served 90 consecutive days
or more on active duty after September 11, 2001 CHAPTER 1607
.
• I am a disabled veteran CHAPTER 31.
• I am eligible to receive
Post 9/11 VA Educational Benefits,
CHAPTER 33.
• I am a dependent/spouse
of a veteran CHAPTER 35
AM
I ELIGIBLE?
CHAPTER
3O: You are eligible
for Chapter 30 VA Educational Benefits if you paid in $1200.00.
If you have never used
your benefit you will need to fill out a VA Form 1990 (obtained
through CSU Military Services Coordinator’s Office),
or apply online at www.gibill.va.gov by using VONAPP. In
addition to your application you will need to submit copies
of page 4 of your DD214’s and if you paid in an additional
$600.00 you will need to submit a copy (or copies) of pay
sheets showing the total additional amount. Sometimes it’s
easier to submit everything through the CSU Military Services
Coordinator, that way Atlanta receives it submitted as a
packet with your first certification. First time users can
expect a 60-90+ day wait in receiving benefit, but Atlanta
will pay retro to day classes start. Under Chapter 30, veteran
has to verify his/her enrollment at the end of each month,
or the first few days of the following month Verify either
on line using WAVE or call 1-888-GIBILL1. This will release
your check.
Under Chapter 30 you have 10 years from the date of your
discharge (honorable) to use your benefits. The last semester
you are in classes even if you have only 1 day of eligibility
left, this chapter will pay for the entire semester.
If you are transferring from
another college you will need to fill out a VA Form 1995.
Since you will already be in
Atlanta’s system you should be paid at the beginning
of the month following the month you attended classes. You
will have to verify using WAVE
CHAPTER
1606: You are eligible
for Chapter 1606 VA Educational Benefits if you are currently
drilling or are in the active
reserves. If you have never used your Chapter 1606 VA Educational
Benefits you will need to fill out a VA Form 1990 (available
through CSU Military Services Coordinator’s Office),
or apply online at www.gibill.va.gov by using VONAPP. In
addition you will need to submit your Notice of Basic Eligibility
form (available from your unit). First time users can expect
a 60-90+ day wait in receiving benefit, but Atlanta will
pay retro to day classes start. Under Chapter 1606, veteran
has to verify his/her enrollment at the end of each month,
or the first few days of the following month. Verify either
on line using WAVE or call 1-888-GIBILL1.
CHAPTER
1607: You are eligible for Chapter 1607 VA Educational
Benefits (REAP) if you are a member of a Guard/Reserve component
who serves on active duty after September 11, 2001 for a
contingency operation and who served at least 90 consecutive
days or more. Currently, qualifying members were called under:
Sections 688, 12301 (a), 12302, 12304, 12305 and 12406 of
Title 10 or Title 15, or any other provision of law during
a war or national emergency as declared by the President
or congress.
Only Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Homeland
Security (DHS) have the authority to determine basic eligibility
for REAP benefits.
Individuals are eligible for benefits as long as they remain
within their component.
Individuals released from disability will have 10 years
from the date of eligibility to use benefit.
CHAPTER
31: You may be eligible for Chapter 31 (Vocational
Rehabilitation and Employment). Under Chapter 31 you may
be eligible for VA Educational Benefits. If you have a
service related disability rating. You will need to make
an appointment with VA Voc Rehab located at 4600 Goer Drive,
Suite 110, North Charleston, SC 29406. or call (843)740-9114
and speak to a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. For
more information go to www.Vetsuccess.gov on your website.
VA Voc Rehab will provide you with VA Form 22-1905 which
you will bring to CSU’s Military Services Coordinator
in RW, room 227.
Under this chapter I certify approximately two weeks before
start of class. I provide a list of VA Voc Rehab students
to the Business Office . You have to show your CSU ID and
a copy of your class schedule before purchasing books and
supplies in the CSU Bookstore. Please make sure that you
register for classes early if you plan to use your benefit.
CHAPTER
33: For most current information on the Post 9/11 GI Bill
(Chapter 33) please go to www.gibill1.va.gov. You
may apply on line using VONAPP. If you have used any of
your Chapter 30 benefits you will only transfer remaining
months to Chapter 33. If you exhaust all of your Chapter
30 benefits and then apply for Chapter 33 you may be eligible
for an additional 12 months of VA Educational Benefits
for a total of 48 months max. Once you apply for Chapter
33 you cannot change your mind, because the bill is irrevocable.
You have 15 years from time you get out of service to use
Chapter 33 and your benefits may be transferred to spouse
and children. The transfer of entitlement is a function
of the DOD. You will need to fill out an Application For
Transfer of Entitlement (TOE). Transfer of benefits may
be made online at www.dmdc.osd.mil/TEB.
CHAPTER
35: If you are the spouse or child of a veteran
who is either deceased, or 100% totally and permanently
disabled
due to a service connected injury or disease that was incurred
or aggravated during active military service, you may be
eligible for Chapter 35 VA Educational Benefits. A spouse
may elect the effective date from the time of notification.
Period of eligibility expires 10 years from date of election.
A child can establish his/her eligibility between their
18th and 26th birthday. A child may elect effective date,
notification date or any date in between. period of eligibility
expires 8 years from date of election.
• At CSU (a private college)
if you are receiving VA Educational Benefits you will receive
a check each month
from VA pro-rated based on number of days per month you are
in class. Please go to www.gibill.va.gov, click on Education,
scroll down to Pay Rate and click, scroll down to Chapter
35 to see how much you will be paid while attending a private
college.
• If you attend a state supported college all tuition is paid.
You should receive a letter from the state saying that you
are eligible to attend a state college. It is good only at
a state college.
