There are several programs designed to help military students fund their education and it can difficult to determine which benefit will best suit your educational needs. To help you obtain information to make an informed decision, we have provided resources below for your review.
Military and First Responder’s Appreciation Grant
Candidate Description
- Honorably discharged veterans, severely injured servicemembers, family members of Active Duty Servicemembers and Severely Injured Servicemembers, dependents of deceased servicemembers, public safety and first responder personnel
- Active duty servicemembers in graduate-level programs
Eligibility Requirements
- Proof of Veteran (DD-214), Active Duty, or injured status is required, or
- Proof of active and current employment as public safety personnel or first responder
Amount: 10% total direct costs (tuition and all fees)
Military Appreciation Grant for Active Duty Service-Members in Undergraduate Programs
Candidate Description
Active Duty Servicemembers in undergraduate programs and National Guard or Reserves activated or actively training and drilling in preparation for potential activation
Eligibility Requirements
- Undergraduate program enrollment required, and
- Proof of Active Duty status is required.
Amount: Reduction of tuition to $250 per credit, 100% coverage of Enrollment Fee and Learner Resource Fee
**For benefits available to active duty servicemembers enrolled in graduate-level programs, please refer to the Military and First Responders Appreciation Grant details above.
Chapter and Federal Benefits
There are numerous types of Chapter and Federal benefits available to veterans, active duty military, guard/reservists, and their families. The following benefits are listed below.
Post-911(Chapter 33)
Post-911 funding encompasses Yellow Ribbon, Transfer of Entitlement, and the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship.
Post-911 provides financial support for education and housing to individuals serving after September 10, 2001. For information regarding Post-911 please visit: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Education and Training.
Post-911 benefits may be passed on to dependents and spouses. For more information regarding Transfer of Post-911 GI Bill® Benefits to Dependents (TEB) please visit : Transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill® to Spouse and Dependents Education and Training.
Yellow ribbon may be given to veterans entitled to their maximum benefit rate for Post-911. For information regarding Yellow Ribbon benefits please visit: The Yellow Ribbon Program.
The John David Fry scholarship may be given to children and spouses of service members who die in the line of duty after September 10, 2001. For more information regarding the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship please visit: What is the Fry Scholarship and who is eligible?.
Click here to register for general Post-911, Yellow Ribbon, Transfer of Entitlement, and the Marine GYSGT John David Fry Scholarship.
Montgomery GI Bill® (Chapter 30)
The Montgomery GI Bill® encompasses both the Montgomery GI Bill® Active Duty and the Selected Reserves (Chapter 1606).
The Montgomery GI Bill® Active Duty can be payable within 10 years following release of active duty service. For information regarding the Montgomery GI Bill® Active Duty please visit: Montgomery GI Bill® Active Duty (MGIB-AD).
Click here to register for Montgomery GI Bill® benefits.
Montgomery GI Bill® Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR)
The Montgomery GI Bill® Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) program offers up to 36 months of education and training benefits. If you’re a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard Reserve, Army National Guard, or Air National Guard, you may be eligible for this benefit
Click here to learn more.
Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (Chapter 31)
Vocational Rehabilitation assists Veterans with disabilities to prepare for suitable jobs. For more information regarding Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment please visit: Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E).
In order to register for Vocational Rehabilitation students will need to contact their regional office. For a listing of regional office locations and contact information please visit: Veterans Benefits Administration - Regional Benefit Office Websites.
Survivors and Dependent Assistance (DEA/Chapter 35)
DEA provides education and training for spouses and dependents of certain veterans including prisoners of war, members injured in service, those with disabilities, and those who have died due to a service connected disability. For more information regarding DEA please visit: Survivors and Dependents Assistance.
Click here to register for DEA benefits.
Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)
VEAP may be available if service members made contributions from military pay to participate in this program. For information regarding VEAP please visit: Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP).
Click here to register for VEAP benefits.
My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA)
MyCAA is a career development and employment assistance program for spouses of active duty military. For more information please visit: The Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts Program (MyCAA).
Click here to register for MyCAA benefits.
Federal Tuition Assistance
Federal Tuition Assistance is available to active duty service members. Each branch is listed below with more information on general eligibility and procedures on how to apply. Please contact your local base’s educational department for further information.
Army
To find out more information regarding Army Tuition Assistance please visit: GoArmy Tuition Assistance.
Click here to apply for Army Tuition Assistance.
Navy
To find out more information regarding Navy Tuition Assistance please visit: Navy Tuition Assistance.
Click here to apply for Navy Tuition Assistance.
Air Force
Click here to apply for Air Force Tuition Assistance.
Marine Corps
To find out more information regarding Marine Corps Tuition Assistance and how to apply please visit: Marine Corps Tuition Assistance Program.
Coast Guard
To find out more information regarding Coast Guard Tuition Assistance and how to apply please visit: Coast Guard Tuition Assistance Program.
Air National Guard
To find out more information regarding Air National Guard Tuition Assistance please visit: Air National Guard Tuition Assistance Program.
National Guard and Reserve
To find out more information regarding National Guard and Reserve Tuition Assistance please visit: National Guard and Reserve.
Additional Resources
Find out if the educational program you will to enroll in is approved for VA benefits. For a list of Herzing programs that have been approved please visit: WEAMS Institution Search.
You may qualify for more than one educational benefit. For more information regarding eligibility please call the VA General Education Benefits hotline at: 1-888-442-4551
To speak to the VA regarding personal records please call the following: 1-314-801-0800
To contact the VA regional benefit offices please visit the Veterans Benefits Administration - Regional Benefit Office Websites Locator and contact the appropriate state website.
For more information regarding state VA benefits please contact your local VA office:
| Campus | Resource | Phone Number | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | Georgia Department of Veterans Service | (404) 656-2300 | http://veterans.georgia.gov/ |
| Akron or Toledo | Ohio Department of Veterans Service | (877) 644-6838 | http://dvs.ohio.gov/veterans_education.aspx |
| Birmingham | Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs | (334) 242-5077 | http://www.va.state.al.us/ |
| Alabama Commission on Higher Education | (334) 242-1998 | http://www.ache.edu/index.php/military-educational-benefits/ | |
| Brookfield, Kenosha, Madison, or Online | Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs | (800) 947-8387 | http://dva.state.wi.us/ |
| Wisconsin Higher Education Aids Board (HEAB) | (608) 267-2206 | http://dva.wi.gov/Pages/educationEmployment/WIVSAG.aspx | |
| Wisconsin National Guard (WING) Tuition Grant | (608) 242-3447 | http://dma.wi.gov/resources/education/ | |
| Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (non-VA) | (800) 442-3477 | http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dvr/job-seekers/ | |
| Minneapolis | Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs | (888) 546-5838 | http://mn.gov/mdva/resources/education/ |
| Nashville | Nashville Department of Veteran Affairs | (615) 741-2345 | http://www.tn.gov/veteran/veteran-benefits/tn-state-benefits.html |
| New Orleans | Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs | (225) 219-5000 | http://www.vetaffairs.la.gov/ |
| Orlando or Tampa | Florida Department of Veterans Affairs | (727) 319-7400 | http://www.floridavets.org |
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 at the official U.S. government Web site at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Department of Veterans Affairs and VA Medical Center Employees
To find out more information regarding VA employee tuition reduction benefits please visit our Educational Partners webpage and select Department of Veterans Affairs or Veteran Affairs Medical Center as your employer from the drop-down.
To explore options VA offers directly for its employees, visit: http://vacareers.va.gov/employment-benefits/education-support/.
Scholarship offerings include the following:
- Employee Incentive Scholarship Program (EISP)
- Health Professional Scholarship Program (HPSP)
- National Nursing Education Initiative (NNEI)
- VA National Education for Employees Program (VANEEP)
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