Veterans Education Benefits

1. Veterans Education Benefits Sarah De Leon Veteran’s Affairs Liaison

2. On the Job Training • Veterans can use on the job training for VA education benefits. • The Veteran can decide if they want to use the benefit or not. • When you receive your Certificate of Eligibility it will indicate which GI education benefit you qualify for and how long you have to use it.

3. Chapter 33 Post 9-11 GI Bill Individuals who served on active duty after 09/11/01 will be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill if the individual: • Served for an aggregate period of at least 90 days. • Served at least 30 continuous days and received a disability discharge. • Individuals are eligible for 15 years from the date of discharge or release from active duty of at least 90 continuous days.

4. Chapter 30 Montgomery Bill • Individuals who contributed $100 a month for first 12 months of enlistment • Completed a minimum service requirement. • Individuals are eligible for 10 years from the date of discharge.

5. Chapter 1606 Montgomery Bill • For selected reserve (MGIB-SR) – For all reservists whom have never been called to active duty under title 10 or 32 • Requires a 6 year obligation to serve in the selected reserve. • Includes: army, national, marine, naval, air force, and coast guard.

6. Chapter 1607 REAP • Reservists who have been called to active duty. • Have a 6 year obligation in the Selected Reserve. • Individuals are eligible up until their date of discharge from Select Reserve.

7. Enrollment Packets In order to enroll the Veteran must: • Apply online using the VONAPP (use example in packet as a guide) It takes 3-4 weeks to receive • Submit complete packets to Unit Manager or Regional Coordinator include: • copy of DD 214 • Certificate of Eligibility • Complete VA 22-8864 & 1999 • Work Process hours • Contact Information

8. Enrollment Continued • Enrollment packets are forwarded to the VA Liaison. • VA Liaison will review and send to Department of Veterans Affairs for processing. • You will be notified by email once this has been done. • Packets typically take 90-120 business days to process, but can take longer depending on VA workload.

9. Monthly Certification • Each month the Veteran accrues hours towards the Apprenticeship program, they’re eligible to receive benefits from the VA. • Once fully enrolled in the program the Veteran will receive a VA 22-6553d-1 in the mail, this is used to certify hours for payment. If you do not receive one, contact your VA Liaison. • Monthly WPH must be signed by Vet, immediate supervisor and Unit Manager/Regional Coordinator. Hours will not be submitted without all three signatures.

10. Monthly Certification Continued • The Veteran will submit the VA 22-6553d-1 along with WPH to the Unit Manager or Regional Coordinator which will be forwarded to the VA Liaison. • The Veteran Liaison will process the monthly hours and will forward to the VA. You will be notified by email once this has been done.

11. Here is an example of the VA 22-6553d-1. • The Veteran will receive this monthly from the VA in the mail.

12. Track Your Hours • The Program is approved for 3,000 hours • Count previous credit • Monthly work process hours accrued

13. Keep Us Informed…. • If your mailing address, email or phone number changes • Payment status • Laid off and returning to work

14. Frequently Asked Questions • Can I get back payment for previous hours? • What if I don’t work a full month? • What is the BAH rate based on for Post 9/11? • What happens if I get laid off for the winter? • What if I do not get the VA 22-6553d-1 in the mail can I still receive payment for that month? • I didn’t receive as much money as I thought I was going to? • It’s been 120 days and I still haven’t been paid?

15. Where to find help • http://www.wfap.net/vets.html • VA Education Number 888-442-4551 • VA Ask a Question Website