Education Benefits
Chapter 30: Montgomery GI BillThis program is available for those who enlist in the U.S. Armed Forces. Under Chapter
30, Active Duty members enroll and pay $100 per month for 12 months; and are then
entitled to receive a monthly education benefit once they have completed a minimum
service obligation. Benefits under this program are generally payable for 10 years
following your release from active duty.
Chapter 31: Vocational Rehabilitation and EmploymentThe VA's Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) program, also known as Chapter
31, helps veterans with service-connected disabilities by offering them services and
assistance to help them prepare for, find and keep suitable employment. As part of
these services, veterans may qualify for educational benefits. Chapter 31 educational
benefits range from on-the-job training to formal training at Applied Technology Centers,
Community Colleges and Universities. Veterans who qualify for services may receive
up to 48 months of training benefits.
Chapter 33: Post 9-11 GI BillThe Post-9/11 GI Bill provides financial support for education and housing to individuals
with at least 90 days of aggregate service after September 10, 2001, or individuals
discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. You must have received
an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The Post-9/11 GI
bill also offers some service member the opportunity to transfer their GI Bill to
dependents.
Chapter 1606: Montgomery GI Bill Selected ReserveThis program provides up to 36 months of education benefits to those who are actively
drilling members of the Selected Reserve or National Guard. As long as you are actively
drilling, benefits are generally payable for 14 years after you are determined eligible.
Chapter 1607: Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP)Chapter 1607 is a Department of Defense education benefit program designed to provide
educational assistance to members of the Reserve components called or ordered to active
duty in response to a war or national emergency (contingency operation) as declared
by the President or Congress. This program makes certain reservists who were activated
for at least 90 days after September 11, 2001 either eligible for education benefits
or eligible for increased benefits.
Chapter 35: Survivors' and Dependents' Education BenefitsThis benefit provides education and training opportunities to
eligible dependents of certain veterans. The program offers up to 45 months of education benefits.