The Post-9/11 GI Billand 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

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Eligibility - Limitations

Delimiting Date – 15 years

36 Months of Entitlement

School and Program must be approved.

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Payments – Tuition & Fees

Public Schools – Rate charged to in-state students

Private Schools - $18,077.50 per academic year (subject to cost of living adjustment)

Yellow Ribbon Program

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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

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Payments – Books/Supplies

$1,000 per year

$41.67 per credit

$83.00 per month for clock hour programs

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Payments - Other

Tutorial Assistance

National College Admissions & Placement Tests

Licensing & Certification Exams

Rural Benefit

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Claims Process - Student

First-time Applicant – VA Form 22-1990

Change of program/school –VA Form 22-1995

TOE Dependent – VA Form 22-1990E

Fry Scholarship – VA Form 22-5490/5495

All forms may be submitted online: www.gibill.va.gov

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Claims Process - School

Enrollment Certification (VA Form 22-1999)

Status Changes (VA Form 22-1999b)

Certifications may be submitted electronically through VA-ONCE.

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VCE

AuthorizerU. S. Treasury

Austin, TX

Claimant

Application

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Claims Process - VA

Helpful Numbers

Call Center Hours of Operation Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time

Students and Schools: 1-888-442-4551

Designated Certifying Officials:1-855-225-1159

Debt Management:1-800-827-0648

Treasury Offset Program (TOP):1-800-304-3107

Questions