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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.
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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) 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. Under this chapter I certify approximately
two weeks before start of class.
Please
make sure that you register for classes early if you plan
to use your
benefit.
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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.
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35: If you are the spouse or child of a veteran who is
either deceased, or100% 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.
• 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.
