The Post-9/11 GI Bill and its Enhancements Suzie Swafford, Education Liaison Representative

Topics Covered  Eligibility  Payments  Certification/Claim Procedures

Eligibility - Veterans  90+ days of active duty service after 9/10/01 only 30 days needed if discharged for a service-connected disability  Honorable Discharge  Election  Service Percentage Tier (40% - 100%)

Eligibility - Dependents  Transfer of Entitlement (TOE)  Fry Scholarship 4

Eligibility - Limitations  Delimiting Date – 15 years  36 Months of Entitlement  School and Program must be approved. 5

Payments – Tuition & Fees  Public Schools – Rate charged to in-state students  Private Schools - $18, per academic year (subject to cost of living adjustment)  Yellow Ribbon Program 6

Payments - Housing  Rate for E-5 Service member with dependents  Based on School’s Zip Code  $684/month limit for online only students  Part-time students prorated ($0 if ½ time or less)  Active duty veterans & spouses not eligible 7

Payments – Books/Supplies  $1,000 per year  $41.67 per credit  $83.00 per month for clock hour programs 8

Payments - Other  Tutorial Assistance  National College Admissions & Placement Tests  Licensing & Certification Exams  Rural Benefit 9

Claims Process - Student  First-time Applicant – VA Form  Change of program/school –VA Form  TOE Dependent – VA Form E  Fry Scholarship – VA Form /5495 All forms may be submitted online: 10

Claims Process - School  Enrollment Certification (VA Form )  Status Changes (VA Form b) Certifications may be submitted electronically through VA-ONCE. 11

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Helpful Numbers Call Center Hours of Operation Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time Students and Schools: Designated Certifying Officials: Debt Management: Treasury Offset Program (TOP):

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