The Montgomery G.I. Bill (Chapter 30) assists individuals who entered active duty after July 1, 1985, and have their basic military pay reduced by $100 a month for 12 months. The veteran must have been released from duty with an "Honorable" discharge and served at least 2 years of continuous active duty to be eligible for Chapter 30 benefits.
Individuals eligible for the old G.I. Bill (Chapter 34) as of December 31, 1989, who meet certain eligibility criteria may also be eligible, but do not have their pay reduced.
Persons separated from active duty because of a service-connected disability or hardship may be eligible for Chapter 30 benefits without meeting the length of service requirements. A Chapter 30 participant separated from active duty due to a physical or mental condition not characterized as a disability may be eligible for benefits. For more information on Chapter 30 benefits please visit the Veterans Administration website at http://www.gibill.va.gov or call the Veterans Administration toll-free number 1-888-GI BILL-1 (1-888-442-4551).
If you are requesting Chapter 30 MGIB benefits for the first time
Once you have been accepted to JMU and have registered for courses, please contact Trudy Ham, Veterans Program Coordinator, Office of the Registrar, Warren 504, telephone (540) 568-6569, or e-mail hamth@jmu.edu.
You will be required to submit a photocopy of your VA form DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and complete the following forms (available from the Registrar's Office at JMU):
• VA form 22-1990, Application for Educational Benefits
• JMU form, Certification Request for Veteran's Educational Benefits
If you have previously received Chapter 30 MGIB benefits while attending James Madison University and wish to request benefits for an upcoming semester or session, you will need to complete the JMU form, Certification Request for Veteran's Educational Benefits (available from the VA Program Coordinator in Warren 504).
If you have been receiving Chapter 30 MGIB benefits at a college or university other than James Madison University within the past year, you will need to complete the VA form 22-1995, Request for Change of Program or Place of Training and the JMU form, Certification Request for Veteran's Educational Benefits (available from the VA Program Coordinator in Warren 504).
Please return all required forms to Warren 504 or mail to the following address:
Veterans Program
Coordinator
Office of the Registrar MSC 3528
JamesMadisonUniversity
800 South Main Street
Harrisonburg, VA22807
For more information on Chapter 30 MGIB benefits, please visit the VA Website at http://www.gibill.va.gov/education/benefits.htm
Vocational Rehabilitation (Chapter 31) provides educational assistance to veterans who have been declared to have a service-connected disability and are in need of vocational rehabilitation because the disability causes an employment handicap which has not been overcome by education or training. Vocational rehabilitation services may generally be provided for up to 48 months within a period of 12 years from the date he or she is notified of entitlement to VA disability compensation.
Applications are made on VA Form 28-1900,
Disabled Veterans' Application for Vocational
Rehabilitation available from any VA Regional Office or by
visiting http://vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/28-1900.pdf
and clicking on Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Forms
28 Prefix.
For more information log on to http://www.gibill.va.gov/education/benefits.htm
or contact the regional office at:
VA Regional
Office (28)
210 Franklin Rd.SW
Roanoke, VA24011
(540) 857-2424
VEAP is available if you first entered active duty between January 1, 1977 and June 30, 1985 to make contributions from your military pay to participate in this education benefit program. Your contributions are matched on a $2 for $1 basis by the Government. You may use these benefits for degree, certificate, correspondence, apprenticeship/on-the-job training programs, and vocational flight training programs. In certain circumstances, remedial, deficiency, and refresher training may also be available.
Benefit entitlement is 1 to 36 months depending on the number of monthly contributions. You have 10 years from your release from active duty to use VEAP benefits. If there is entitlement not used after the 10-year period, your portion remaining in the fund will be automatically refunded.
If you are requesting Chapter 32 MGIB benefits for the first time
Once you have been accepted to JMU and have registered for courses, please contact Trudy Ham, Veterans Program Coordinator, Office of the Registrar, Warren 504, telephone (540) 568-6569, or e-mail hamth@jmu.edu.
You will be required to submit a photocopy of your VA form DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and complete the following forms (available from the VA Program Coordinator in Warren 504):
• VA form 22-1990, Application for Educational Benefits
• JMU form, Certification Request for Veteran's Educational Benefits
If you have previously received Chapter 32 MGIB benefits while attending James Madison University and wish to request those benefits for an upcoming semester or session, you will need to complete the JMU form, Certification Request for Veteran's Educational Benefits (available from the VA Program Coordinator in Warren 504).
If you have been receiving Chapter 32 MGIB benefits at a college or university other than James Madison University within the past year, you will need to complete the VA form 22-1995, Request for Change of Program or Place of Training and the JMU form, Certification Request for Veteran's Educational Benefits (available from the VA Program Coordinator in Warren 504).
Please return all required forms to Warren 504 or mail to the following address:
Veterans Program
Coordinator
Office of the Registrar MSC 3528
JamesMadisonUniversity
800 South Main
Street
Harrisonburg, VA22807
Survivors and Dependents Benefits (Chapter 35) provide educational benefits to spouses and children of veterans who either died while in service, died as a result of a service-connected disability, or became totally and permanently disabled as a result of their military service.
If you are requesting Chapter 35 MGIB benefits for the first time
Once you have been accepted to JMU and have registered for courses, please contact Trudy Ham, Veterans Program Coordinator, Office of the Registrar, Warren 504, telephone (540) 568-6569, or e-mail hamth@jmu.edu.
You will be required to complete and submit the following:
" VA form 22-5490, Application for Educational Benefits
" JMU form, Certification Request for Veteran's Educational Benefits
If you have previously received Chapter 35 MGIB benefits while attending James Madison University and wish to request benefits for an upcoming semester or session, you will need to complete the JMU form, Certification Request for Veteran's Educational Benefits (available from the VA Program Coordinator in Warren 504).
If you have been receiving Chapter 35 MGIB benefits at a college or university other than James Madison University within the past year, you will need to complete the VA form 22-5495, Request for Change of Program or Place of Training and the JMU form, Certification Request for Veteran's Educational Benefits (available from the VA Program Coordinator in Warren 504).
Please return all required forms to Warren 504 or mail to the following address:
Veterans Program Coordinator
Office of the Registrar MSC 3528
JamesMadisonUniversity
800 South Main
Street
Harrisonburg, VA22807
For more information on Chapter 35 benefits, please visit the VA Website at http://www.gibill.va.gov/education/benefits.htm
Montgomery G.I. Bill - Selected Reserves (Chapter 1606) benefits are available to reservists who enlist, reenlist, or extend an enlistment in the Selected Reserve for not less than six years on or after July 1, 1985. For officers, the six-year period is in addition to any other obligated period of service. Eligibility for the program requires that the reservist have obtained a high school diploma or equivalent.
If you are requesting Chapter 1606 MGIB benefits for the first time
Once you have been accepted to JMU and have registered for courses, please contact Trudy Ham, Veterans Program Coordinator, Office of the Registrar, Warren 504, telephone (540) 568-6569, or e-mail hamth@jmu.edu.
You will be required to submit a photocopy of your VA form DD 2384, Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE) (available from your unit commander) and complete the following forms (available from the VA Program Coordinator in Warren 504):
• VA form 22-1990, Application for Educational Benefits
• JMU form, Certification Request for Veteran's Educational Benefits
If you have previously received Chapter 1606 MGIB benefits while attending James Madison University and wish to request benefits for an upcoming semester or session, you will need to complete the JMU form, Certification Request for Veteran's Educational Benefits (available from the VA Program Coordinator in Warren 504).
If you have been receiving Chapter 1606 MGIB benefits at a college or university other than James Madison University within the past year, you will need to complete the VA form 22-5495, Request for Change of Program or Place of Training and the JMU form, Certification Request for Veteran's Educational Benefits (available from the VA Program Coordinator in Warren 504).
Please return all required forms to Warren 504 or mail to the following address:
Veterans Program
Coordinator
Office of the Registrar MSC 3528
JamesMadisonUniversity
800 South Main Street
Harrisonburg, VA22807
For more information on Chapter 1606 benefits, please visit the VA Website at http://www.gibill.va.gov/education/benefits.htm
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WAR ORPHANS EDUCATION PROGRAM |
The Virginia War Orphans Education program provides educational assistance, for a maximum of 48 months of tuition and fees, for children or surviving children of certain veterans or service personnel. To be eligible for assistance under this program, an applicant must meet eligibility requirements. Prospective students may obtain an application by contacting the
Virginia Department of
Veterans Affairs
270 Franklin Road, S.W.
Room 1012, Poff Federal Building
Roanoke, Virginia, 24011-2215
Tel. (540) 857-7104
Contact Trudy Ham at hamth@jmu.edu
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