FEDERAL EDUCATION BENEFITS

Chapter 33

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides up to 36 months of educational benefits for individuals who served on active duty on or after September 10, 2001. Dependents may also use Chapter 33 benefits transferred to them by their sponsor.

Explanation of Benefits:

You may receive a percentage of the following payments, based on your service time:

• A tuition and Fee payment that is paid directly to Vincennes University on your behalf.
• A monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) that is equal to the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) payable for the zip code of your school to a military E-5 with dependents
• A Books and Supplies Stipend of up to $1,000 per year

Chapter 30

The Montgomery GI Bill® – Active Duty program provides up to 36 months of educational benefits for veterans who entered active duty beginning July 1, 1985. Benefits are available to you for 10 years after ending active duty.

Chapter 31

In most cases, in order to receive Veterans Readiness and Employment (VR&E) education benefits, you must receive monthly VA disability payments. However, exceptions are made in some cases. This award will cover tuition, books, supplies, and other education-related expenses. Application is separate and distinct from the education benefit applications.

Chapter 1606

The Montgomery GI Bill®—Selected Reserve benefits are available to members of the Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Coast Guard Reserve, Army National Guard, or Air National Guard.  You may be entitled to receive up to 36 months of education benefits.

Chapter 35

Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) program offers education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of Veterans who are permanently and totally disabled due to a service-related condition or of Veterans who died while on active duty or as a result of a service-related condition.

FEDERAL TUITION ASSISTANCE (FTA)

Each branch of service has their own regulations and eligibility requirements for using Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA). Please contact your local Education Office for more information.

STATE EDUCATION BENEFITS

INDIANA CHILDREN OF DECEASED OR DISABLED VETERANS (CDV)

The Tuition and Fee Exemption for Children of Disabled Veterans provides up to 100% of tuition and regularly assessed fees for up to 124 semester credit-hours at Indiana public colleges and universities at the undergraduate resident tuition rate.

INDIANA NATIONAL GUARD SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT (NGSG)

Through a partnership with the Indiana National Guard, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE) guarantees 100% of tuition and regularly assessed fees for eligible members of the Indiana Air and Army National Guard. Students can attend either full-time or part-time and receive the National Guard Tuition Supplement Grant (NGSG) but can only be used in the fall and spring semesters.

SCHOLARSHIPS

60% of VU students receive financial assistance to pay for college -- including more than $1 million in scholarships and grants. At VU, we do our best to make applying for scholarships simple.

After you submit the VU scholarship application, the VU Foundation Office takes care of finding the scholarships you are eligible for in the VU scholarship listing.  Those who file by January 15 each year are considered first, but scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis. Apply for scholarships online now.

You can also try a safe, free scholarship search site like FastWEB.com.  They match the profile you give them of yourself to their database of scholarships and grants. If you try other scholarship search sites, check their privacy policy, and don't ever pay anyone to look for scholarships.

Coast Guard Foundation Scholarship

The Scholarship Program provides information and resources on financial assistance to members of Team Coast Guard.

The Scholarship Program is available to the following members of Team Coast Guard:

• Active Duty, Reserve, Retirees and their dependents
• Civil Service employees
• Exchange System and MWR employees

For more information visit the Unites States Coast Guard Office of Work-Life Programs – Scholarship Program website.

MyCAA

Military spouses wishing to use MyCAA to fund their education should visit the Military OneSource website to learn how to get started.

Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA)

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is a form that determines your eligibility for low- or no-interest student loans as well as grants at the federal and state level. Completing this form will ensure you receive the maximum financial aid, even if you plan on using Veterans Education Benefits. To qualify for State of Indiana grants, residents of Indiana need to file the FAFSA annually no later than April 15th. Visit the FAFSA Website to fill out and submit the application.

*Washington State residents seeking information and resources about student loan repayment or seeking to submit a complaint relating to your student loans or student loan servicer should visit the State of Washington loan advocacy website.

Please note: GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available on their website.