Welcome to the GI Bill Website
(Separate Website)
This page contains in-depth information about the various education benefits administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs
By: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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What is the Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty?
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The Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty, called "MGIB" for short, provides up to 36 months of education benefits to eligible veterans for:
By: U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs
The Post-9/11 GI Bill
(Separate Website)
The Post-9/11 GI Bill is the most comprehensive education benefit package since the original GI Bill was signed into law in 1944
By: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Frequently Asked Questions About the Post-9/11 GI Bill
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Frequently asked questions about the Post-9/11 GI Bill
By: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Today's GI Bill
(Separate Website)
Today's GI Bill, also known as the Post-9/11 GI Bill, went into effect in August 2009, making the reality of higher education more attainable than ever for today's service members and veterans. The Bill significantly expands educational benefits available to those who have served since September 11, 2001
By: Lumina Foundation
Education Benefit Payment Rates
(Separate Website)
Education Benefit Payment Rates
By: U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs
W.A.V.E. (Web Automated Verification of Enrollment)
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Veterans receiving MGIB benefits can use WAVE to submit monthly verifications
By: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Summary of Benefits Under the Educational Assistance Test Program (Section 901 of Public Law 96-342)
(Separate Website)
Summary of Benefits Under the Educational Assistance Test Program (Section 901 of Public Law 96-342)
By: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)
(Separate Website)
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
By: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Application for Refund of Educational Contributions (VEAP, Chapter 32, Title 38, U.S.C.)
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APPLICATION FOR REFUND OF EDUCATIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS (VEAP, Chapter 32, Title 38, U.S.C.)
By: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve
(Separate Website)
The Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve program may be available to you if you are a member of the Selected Reserve
By: U. S. Department of Veteran's Affairs
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Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve - Chapter 1606
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Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve - Chapter 1606 Fact Sheet
By: U. S. Department of Veteran's Affairs
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Reserve -- Important Information Regarding CHAPTER 1607
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Chapter 1607 is a Department of Defense education benefit developed to provide benefits for Reservists called to active duty after September 11, 2001. Chapter 1607 will be administered by the Department of Veteran's Affairs
By: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Reserve GI Bill Information
(Separate Website)
Basic information about the Reserve GI Bill
By: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP) Questions and Answers
(Separate Website)
Reserve Education Assistance Program (REAP) Questions and Answers
By: U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Tuition Awards
(Separate Website)
Veterans Tuition Awards (VTA) are awards for full-time study and part-time study for eligible veterans matriculated at an undergraduate or graduate degree-granting institution or in an approved vocational training program in New York State
By: NYS Division of Veterans Affairs
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Expanded Tuition Program
(Separate Website)
Governor Paterson reminds New York's combat veterans to use the expanded tuition program.
By: New York State Executive Chamber
Military Service Recognition Scholarship
(Separate Website)
The Military Service Recognition Scholarship (MSRS) provides financial aid to children, spouses and financial dependents of members of the armed forces of the United States or state organized militia
By: New York State Higher Education Services Corporation
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New York State DMNA Recruitment Incentive and Retention Program
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The Recruitment Incentive and Retention Program (RIRP) is a New York State program designed to recruit and retain quality members for the State Military Forces (Army and Air National Guard, and Naval Militia). This competitive program will pay the cost of tuition up to a maximum of $4,350 per calendar year for eligible qualified applicants
By: NYS Division of Military and Naval Affairs
NYS Regents Awards for Children of Deceased and Disabled Veterans
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Regents Awards for Children of Deceased and Disabled Veterans were created to provide financial aid to students whose parent(s) served in the U.S. Armed Forces during specified times of national emergency
By: New York State Higher Education Services Corporation
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Military Corner
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The Military Corner provides up-to-date information to those who serve or previously served in the military, have received a Federal Family Education Loan, or are interested in obtaining grants and scholarships for higher education for themselves or their family members.
By: New York State Higher Education Services Corporation
Summary of National Call to Service Program
(Separate Website)
This National Call to Service Incentive program requires a participant to perform a period of national service to be eligible for benefits. It is a Department of Defense program that is administered by VA
By: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Student Work-Study Allowance Program
(Separate Website)
If you're a full-time or 3/4-time student in a college degree program, or a vocational or professional program, you can "earn while you learn" with a VA work-study allowance
By: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
New Scholarship (Fry Scholarship) for Children of Fallen Soldiers
(Separate Website)
The children of military personnel who died in the line of duty since Sept. 11, 2001 can apply for an educational scholarship similar to the new Post-9/11 GI Bill. Benefits are retroactive to Aug. 1, 2009. Click here to learn more about the Fry Scholarship.
By: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Scholarships for Military Children
(Separate Website)
The Scholarships for Military Children program is open to sons and daughters of active duty, reserve/guard, or retired military commissary customers. Recipient must be enrolled or planning to enroll full-time in a four-year undergraduate college or university, accredited in the U. S.
By: Fisher House Foundation, Inc.
Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program (DEA)
(Separate Website)
Dependents' Educational Assistance provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of certain veterans. The program offers up to 45 months of education benefits
By: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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Benefits
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This webpage provides information about benefits that are available to veterans and their families.
By: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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A-Z Benefit Information Index
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Short encyclopedia of Veterans' benefits and terms
By: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors
(Separate Website)
2010 booklet that provides the official summary of benefits available to veterans and their dependents
By: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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VA Fact Sheets
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These fact sheets provide basic information on VA benefit programs by category
By: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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Service Members & Veterans Resource Guide
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Service Members & Veterans Resource Guide - distributed by the New York State Attorney General's office.
By: New York State Attorney General's Office
A Guidebook for Reentry Veterans in New York State
(Separate Website)
This guidebook offers information useful to veterans transitioning out of prison, and details numerous housing, employment and healthcare resources/benefits.
By: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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The New York City Veteran's Legal Resource Guide
(Separate Website)
This guide provides eligible low income veterans with a list of resources throughout New York City ranging from legal service providers to social service organizations.
By: City Bar Justice Center - Veterans' Assistance Project
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