Benefits and Requirements

Understanding VA Educational Benefits

Below are the various U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) education 好处 and 退伍军人权利法》® programs available:

    • Chapter 30: 我的tgomery 退伍军人权利法》® – Active Duty (MGIB-AD)
    • Chapter 31: Vocational Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Program (for Disabled Veterans)
    • 33章: Post-9/11 退伍军人权利法》®
    • 章35: Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) Program
    • Chapter 1606: 我的tgomery 退伍军人权利法》® – Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR)
    • Educational Dollars for Duty (Florida National Guard)
    • Department of Defense 学费 Assistance (TA)

To apply for 退伍军人权利法》® 好处, complete the required forms online at the VA 网站.

    • 退伍军人权利法》® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). For comprehensive information about the educational 好处 provided by the VA, please visit the official U.S. government 网站 at http://www.好处.va.gov/gibill.

Required Documentation:

    • Copy of DD Form 214: Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (not applicable for dependents using VA 好处 or active-duty members).
    • Certificate of Eligibility (COE): From the VA or a Statement of Benefits from VA.gov (for Chapters 30, 33, and 35).
    • 订单号码: From your VA Veteran Readiness & Employment Case Manager (for Chapter 31).
    • DD Form 2384-1: Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE) issued from the student’s guard/reserve unit (for Chapter 1606).
    • Veteran Certification Request Form

Note: Please ensure you are formally admitted to Polk State College and accepted into an approved program of study before receiving educational 好处.

下面是 退伍军人权利法》® Quick Reference Guide that shows who is eligible for what benefit(s) and what the VA pays.