Chapter 33 - Post 9/11 GI Bill

CHAPTER 33: Post 9/11 GI BillEligibility Requirements: Served on active duty on or after 9/11/01. Honorable discharge from service. Served a minimum of 90 aggregate days (excluding entry level and skill training). Eligibility can also be established if served at least 30 continuous days of active duty anddischarged for a service-connected disability. Active duty members eligible on 90th day after completion of entry level training.For the BAH calculator visit https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/bahCalc.cfm to find out about the most up todate BAH rate under E-5 with dependents. SCC’s zip code is 92869.INSTITUTIONAL TRAININGVA pays for all tuition and fees associated with certified units. This chart is based on 100% eligibility of the Post 9/11 Bill (eff. 10/2013)TRAINING TIMECalculated with this formula:Units x 18/weeks = Credit Hr. EquivalentBAHFOR ONCAMPUSSTUDENTSBAH FORDISTANCE/ONLINE/SCC STUDENTSBOOKSTIPENDTUTION & FEESFull Time100% Rate of pursuit(100% payment rate)3/4 Time85% to 94.9% Rate of Pursuit(90% payment rate)3/4 Time75% to 84.9% Rate of Pursuit(80% payment rate)1/2 Time65% to 74.9% Rate of Pursuit(70% payment rate)1/2 Time55% to 64.9% Rate of Pursuit(60% payment rate)1/2 Time50.1% to 54.9% Rate of Pursuit(50% payment rate)$2,292.00 $714.50 $41.67per credithour,$2,062.80 $643.05$1,833.60 $571.60$1,604.40 $500.15$1,375.20 $428.70$1,146.00 $357.25Max 24units/$1,000per ac yearMandatory In-StateTuition and Fees chargedby the school will be paidfor by the VA.Out of state charges fornon-California residentswill not be paid for by theVA.Payments are sent to theschool directly.1/2 Time or less50% and below Rate of PursuitNO BAHNO BAH(*This chart is subject to clarification & changes as interpreted from www.gibill.va.gov.)

PERCENTAGE ELIGIBILITYService Requirements for Post 9/11(Aggregate active duty after 9/10/01)% Of Maximum Benefit PayableAt least 36 months 100At least 30 continuous days on active duty(Must be discharged due to service-connecteddisability)100At least 30 months, but less than 36 months (1) 90At least 24 months, but less than 30 months (1) 80 (3)At least 18 months, but less than 24 months (2) 70 (3)At least 12 months, but less than 18 months (2) 60At least 06 months, but less than 12 months (2) 50At least 90 days, but less than 06 months (2) 40(1) Includes entry level and skill training.(2) Excludes entry level and skill training.(3) If the service requirements are met at both the 80 and 70 percentage level, the maximumpercentage of 70 must be applied the amounts payable.Each student's payment rate may be different due to other factors (Training time, Active Duty time,kickers, and/or buy-ups). Please call the VA at 1-888-442-4551 for specifics on your particular paymenteligibility.

Eligibility requirements:CHAPTER 30: Montgomery GI Bill – Active Duty First entered active duty on or after 7/1/1985. Had $1,200 deducted from the first 12 months of military pay for participation in MGIB. Have met their basic service requirement. Have a high school diploma, GED, or complete 12 hours toward a college degree before applyingfor benefits.INSTITUTIONAL TRAINING (eff. 10/2013)TRAINING TIMEMONTHLY RATEFull Time $1,648.00¾ Time $1,236.00½ Time $824.00Less than ½ time, more than ¼ time $824.00**¼ time or less $412.00**** Tuition and Fees ONLY. Payment cannot exceed the listed amount.Eligibility Requirements:CHAPTER 31: Vocational RehabilitationHave received, or will receive, a discharge that is other than dishonorable.Have a service-connected disability rating of at least 10% or a memorandum rating of 20% ormore from the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA).Apply for Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) Vet Success services.Benefit amount information can be obtained from the Voc Rehab Counselor.To Apply or Receive Information and Assistance:Submit the completed Form 28-1900 Form to the nearest VA Office. This form can also besubmitted through VonApp.You may obtain information and assistance from any VA office or online www.benefits.va.gov/vocrehab.Local representative of veteran's service organizations and the American Red Cross also haveinformation and forms available.

CHAPTER 32: VEAPEligibility Requirements: Entered service for the first time between January 1, 1977 and June 30, 1985. Opened a contribution account before April 1, 1987. Voluntarily contributed from $25 to $2,700. Completed your first period of service; and Were discharged or released from service under conditions other than dishonorable.If you are currently on active duty and wish to receive VEAP benefits, you must have at least 3 months ofcontributions available.CHAPTER 35: Dependent's Educational AssistanceEligibility Requirements: You must be the son, daughter, or spouse of:A veteran who died or is 100% disabled as the result of a service-connected disability. Thedisability must arise out of active service in the Armed Forces.A veteran who died from any cause while such service-connected disability was in existence.A service member missing in action or captured in line of duty by a hostile force.A service member forcibly detained or interned in line of duty by a foreign government orpower.A service member who is hospitalized or receiving outpatient treatment for a service connectedpermanent and total disability and is likely to be discharged for that disability.INSTITUTIONAL TRAINING (eff. 10/2013)TRAINING TIMEMONTHLY RATEFull Time $1,003.00¾ Time $752.00½ Time $499.00Less than ½ time, More than ¼ time $499.00**¼ time or less $250.75**** Tuition and Fees ONLY. Payment cannot exceed the listed amount.

Eligibility Requirements:CHAPTER 1606: MONTGOMERY GI BILL-SR (Reservist)Have a 6-year obligation to serve in the Selected Reserve.Complete their Initial Active Duty for Training.Serve in a drilling Selected Reserve unit and remain in good standing.Obtained a HS diploma or equivalency certificate. Completing 12 credits towards a collegedegree before applying meets this requirement.INSTITUTIONAL TRAINING (eff. 10/2013)TRAINING TIMEMONTHLY RATEFull Time $362.00¾ Time $270.00½ Time $179.00Less than ½ time $90.50CHAPTER 1607: Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP)Eligibility Requirements: DOD and DHS determine eligibility, not VA. No payment is required to participate in this program. Must have been activated by Federal authority for a contingency operation as determined bythe President or Congress. Must have served 90 continuous days or more on or after September 11, 2001.INSTITUTIONAL TRAINING (eff. 10/2013)TRAINING TIME CONSECUTIVE SERVICE OF 90DAYS BUT LESS THAN ONE YEARCONSECUTIVE SERVICEOF 1 YEAR +Full Time $659.20 $988.80 $1,318.40¾ Time $494.40 $741.60 $988.80½ Time $329.60 $494.40 $659.20Less than ½ time $329.60** $494.40** $659.20**¼ time or less $164.80** $247.20** $329.60 **** Tuition and Fees ONLY. Payment cannot exceed the listed amount.CONSECUTIVE SERVICE OF2 YEARS +

Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP)Eligibility Requirements:• Are at least 35 but no more than 60 years old• Are unemployed on the date of application• Received an other than dishonorable discharge• Are not be eligible for any other VA education benefit program (e.g.: the Post-9/11 GI Bill, Montgomery GIBill, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Assistance)• Are not in receipt of VA compensation due to unemployment• Are not enrolled in a federal or state job training programThe program is limited to 45,000 participants from July 1, 2012, through September 30, 2012, and 54,000 participantsfrom October 1, 2012, through March 31, 2014. Participants must attend full-time in order to receive up to 12 monthsof assistance equal to the monthly full-time payment rate under the Montgomery GI Bill–Active Duty program ($1,564effective October 1, 2012). The Department of Labor will offer employment assistance to every Veteran whoparticipates upon completion of the program.Participants must be enrolled in a VA approved program of education offered by a community college or technicalschool. The program must lead to an Associate Degree, Non-College Degree, or a Certificate, and train the Veteranfor a high demand occupation.INSTITUTIONAL TRAININGMANDITORY TRAINING TIME MONTHLY RATE MAXIMUM ASSISTANCEFull Time $1,564 Up to 12 monthsFor more information, please review the VA website at http://benefits.va.gov/vow/education.htm