Transcript ThePost911GIBill

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
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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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Claims Process - VA
Application
RPO
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Management
System
Claimant
VCE
Authorizer
U. S. Treasury
Austin, TX
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