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eligible individuals to transfer this benefit to spouse or dependents. This
program is known as Chapter 33.
Reserve Education Assistance Program (REAP)
REAP supports a member of a reserve component who served on active duty
for a contingency operation after September 11, 2001, and who served at
least 90 or more consecutive days. Benefits are paid at a percentage of the
Chapter 30 pay rate based on the time served and the rate during the year the
educational training occurred. See the VA certifying official or
www.gibill.va.gov for more information on the application process and rates
of pay for REAP.
Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)
VEAP is available if the student first entered active duty between January 1,
1977, and June 30, 1985, and elected to make contributions from his/her
military pay to participate in this education benefit program. With VEAP,
the Government matches contributions on a $2 for $1 basis. This benefit may
be used for approved degree and certificate programs at SCC. Remedial,
deficiency, and refresher courses may be approved under certain
circumstances.
Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance
Program (DEA)
DEA provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of
veterans who are permanently and totally disabled due to a service-related
condition or who died while on active duty or as a result of a service-related
condition. The program offers up to 45 months of education benefits. These
benefits may be used for approved degree and certificate programs at SCC.
Remedial, deficiency, and refresher courses may be approved under certain
circumstances.
VA Work-Study Program
Work-study is available on a limited basis to students receiving VA
education benefits and attending school at least three-quarter time. An
individual working under this program may work at the college’s VA office
or at approved state employment offices. Work-study is paid at the minimum
wage rate, and students can work up to 25 hours a week.
NC National Guard Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
TAP is available to any student who is a member of the North Carolina
National Guard and pays tuition/fees. Students who wish to apply for the
benefit must do so through the website www.goarmyed.com.