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Veterans Affairs
Through the Office of Veterans Affairs a number of educational
programs are available to eligible veterans and their dependents.
These include:
CHAPTER 30
(Montgomery GI Bill/Active Duty Educational Assistance Program)
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Under this program, educational benefits are provided to eligible
veterans meeting specific requirements.
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VA Applications are available through this office OR Electronic
Application Form at:
http://www.va.gov
OR contact the Department of Veterans Affairs at:
1-888-442-4551
“CHAPTER 30
VA Pamphlet 22-90-2” is available
at:
https://www.gibill.va.gov/pamphlets/CH30/CH30_Pamphlet.pdf
CHAPTER 31 (Vocational
Rehabilitation)
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Under this program, educational benefits are provided to service
connected-disabled veterans to assist them in achieving independence
and obtaining/maintaining employment.
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VA Applications are available and processed through VA Regional
office, 321 W. Main St. Louisville, Kentucky 40202, 502-566-4453
CHAPTER 33
(The Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2008)
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The Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits are payable for training pursued
on or after August 1, 2009. No payments can be made under this
program for training pursued before this date.
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To received updates go to:
http://www.gibill.va.gov
; click on Benefits, then click on Education and the "Breaking
New" page will come up with; The Post-9/11 Veterans Educational
Assistance Act of 2008 or New GI Bill. Click on "Click here to
sign up or RSS Feed".
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Follow the instructions for setting up email notification
concerning Chapter 33 benefits.
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Because this program is so new; until further notice ALL
Applications for CH-33 MUST be made directly with the Department
of Veterans Affairs at
www.va.gov , once you’re in the site, please look across the
top panel, click on Apply online, then click on
Education. Please follow ALL instructions and
submit all documents required to establish your claim. If you
have any problems submitting your supporting documents, please
bring them by the VA Office here on campus and we’ll submit them
for you.
CHAPTER 35 (Survivors and Dependents
Educational Assistance Program)
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Under this program, financial assistance is provided for the
education of dependents (children and spouses) of deceased or
service connected disabled veteran or MIA.
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VA Applications are available through this office OR contact the
Department of Veterans Affairs at: 1-888-442-4551.
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Tuition Assistance: State assistance
is available for some CH-35 students, please contact: Kentucky
Center for Veterans Affairs, 321 W. Main St. Louisville, Kentucky
40202,
502-595-4447
for requirements and application assistance.
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“CHAPTER 35 VA
Pamphlet 22-73-3” is available at:
https://www.gibill.va.gov/pamphlets/CH35/CH35_Pamphlet.pdf
CHAPTER 1606 (Montgomery GI
Bill/Selected Reserve Educational Assistance Program)
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Under this program, educational benefits are provided to eligible
members of the Selected Reserve/National Guard meeting specific
requirements.
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VA Applications are available through this office OR Electronic
Application Form at:
http://www.va.gov
OR contact the Department of Veterans Affairs at: 1-888-442-4551
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“CHAPTER 1606 VA Pamphlet 22-90-3" is available at:
https://www.gibill.va.gov/pamphlets/CH1606/CH1606_Pamphlet.pdf
Tuition Assistance:
CHAPTER 1607
(REAP Reserve Education Assistance Program)
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Under this program a member of a
reserve component who serves on active duty on or after
September 11, 2001 under title 10 U.U. Code for a contingency
operation and who serves at least 90 consecutive days or more is
eligible for Chapter 1607.
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National Guard members also are
eligible if their active duty is under section 502 (f), title 32
U.S.C. and they serve for 90 consecutive days when authorized by
the President or Secretary of Defense for a national emergency
and is supported by federal funds.
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Individuals are eligible as soon as
they reach the 90 day point whether or not they are currently on
active duty.
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DoD will fully identify contingency
operations that quality for benefits under Chapter 1607
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“CHAPTER 1607 VA Pamphlet 22-05-1" is available at:
https://www.gibill.va.gov/pamphlets/CH1607/CH1607_Pamphlet.pdf
How to Apply?
If you have never made application for your VA Educational benefits,
then you need to do the following:
CHAPTER 30 Initial Claim:
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Complete VA Form 22-1990 either with the Veterans Affairs Office on
Campus or complete the Electronic Application Form.
http://www.va.gov, click on on-line application.
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If you choose to complete VA Electronic Application, you need to
contact your campus VA Certifying Official for additional paperwork
and general information concerning institutional processing
procedures.
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If you choose to complete your paperwork through the Office of
Veterans Affairs on your campus, please bring the following with
you: the #4 copy of DD 214; Voided out Check or Deposit Slip (if you wish direct
deposit)
CHAPTER 30 Previously Used Claim:
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Complete VA Form 22-1995 with the Veterans Affairs Office on Campus
or call
1-888-442-4551
and have the form mailed to you.
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Contact your campus Veterans Affairs Office for additional paperwork
and general information concerning institutional processing
procedures.
CHAPTER 31:
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All applications are completed and processed
through our local VA Regional Office,
321
W. Main St, Louisville, KY. 40202, 502-566-4453.
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Student that
are eligible for VA Voc-Rehab will be assigned a VA Voc-Rehab
Specialist and this Specialist will provide our office with the
student Authorization Form (VA Form 28-1905).
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The student will need to contact the Office of Veterans Affairs for
general information concerning institutional processing procedures.
CHAPTER 35 Initial Claim:
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Complete VA Form 22-5490
with the Veterans Affairs Office on campus or contact the Department
of Veterans Affairs, P.O. Box 66830, St. Louis, MO. 63166-6830 or
call 1-888-442-4551
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If you choose to complete your paperwork through the Office of
Veterans Affairs on your campus, please have the following
information about the Veteran:
VA File Number
Veterans Full Name
Social Security Number
Date of Birth
Branch of Service (i.e. Army, Navy etc)
Service Number
Date of Death or Date listed as Missing in Action or POW
VA Office where records are located
CHAPTER 35 Previously Used Claim:
CHAPTER 1606 Initial Claim:
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Complete VA Form 22-1990
either with the Veterans Affairs Office on campus or complete
Electronic Application Form.
http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp
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If you choose to complete your VA Electronic Application, you need
to contact your campus VA Certifying Official for additional
paperwork and general information concerning institutional
processing procedures.
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If you choose to complete your paperwork through the Office of
Veterans Affairs on your campus, please bring the following with
you:
DD Form 2384 (NOBE= Notice of Basic Eligibility)
#4 copy of DD 214 (if applicable)
Bonus/Kicker agreement (if applicable)
Voided out Check or Deposit Slip (if you wish direct
deposit)
CHAPTER 1606 Previously Used Claim:
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Complete VA Form 22-1995
with the Veterans Affairs Office on campus or call -1888-442-4551
and have the form mailed to you.
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Contact your campus Veterans Affairs Office for additional paperwork
and general information concerning institutional processing
procedures.
CHAPTER 1607:
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If you have never submitted
an Education Claim to VA Complete VA Form 22-1990 with the Veterans
Affairs Office on campus or call 1-888-442-4551 and have the DVA
mail you a form.
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If you choose to complete your form through the Veterans Affairs
Office on your campus, please bring the following with you:
DD Form 214
Copies of Orders to Active Duty
Also Annotate CHAPTER 1607 on ALL
supporting documents.
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If you’ve
USED a VA Education program
previously NO new application is required, but you should submit and
have available documents such as:
DD Form 214
Copies of Orders to Active Duty
Complete VA Form 22-1995 and Annotate
CHAPTER 1607 on ALL supporting documents
Can I get a VA Pamphlet for my particular GI Bill?
When Do I apply?
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The Office of Veterans Affairs recommends that you apply for
benefits 60 to 90 days prior to a semester starting; this gives the
Department of Veterans Affairs plenty of time to process your claim
in a timely manner.
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The VA Regional office that processes for the
State of Kentucky processes for a total of 16 states and at times
the volume can be tremendous.
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If you are relying on the Department of Veterans Affairs to assist
you with tuition and fees the latest you should apply is 60
days
prior to the semester starting.
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Any student applying after the
60
day time frame should be prepared to pay their tuition and fees at
the time of registration or make payment arrangement with the
institutions Cashiers Office.
What Happens After I Apply?
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Once you apply with the Office of Veterans Affairs, processing time
is approximately 3 to 4 days if you’ve applied for Admission
to the institution, have an applicable “Student Program Plan” for
the institution you’ve applied to for admission.
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Initial VA claims are submitted to the Department of Veterans
Affairs by mail and the approximate processing time is about 6
to 8 weeks.
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Once VA processes your claim they will provide you
with an Award letter outlining your monthly allowance and various
policies and procedures you need to comply with to receive VA
Educational benefits.
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If you’ve previously used your VA benefits claim, this claim will be
processed electronically and the approximate processing time with VA
is about 15 to 20 working days.
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Once your VA Certification is
submitted to the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA).
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The DVA will
generate to the student an email acknowledging enrollment to the
email address you submitted to the campus VA Office.
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Once the claim
is actually processed the student will receive by mail from the
DVA
an Award Letter;
listing monthly amounts, term dates, VA Chapter specific
instructions and general information.
I’m a
Returning student how do I notify the VA Office that I’m Enrolled:
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To receive VA Educational Benefits at this College you
MUST
fill out and sign a
“ (VEBEF) Veterans Educational Benefits Enrollment Form”
each semester with our campus Veterans Affairs Office once
you’ve officially registered for your courses.
Click here to access the VEBEF form
Course Work:
Can I change my Program/Degree objective?
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YES,
but you
MUST
update your
Program Plan
with the institution and contact the VA Office.
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VA
Form are available in the Veterans Affairs Office
Can I pursue more than one program at the same time?
Withdrawal:
My VA Chapter has to complete a monthly verification:
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VA Chapters 30 and 1606 are required to call in or complete an
online verification monthly before allowances are released.
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Effective April 1, 2008 Chapter
1607 will be required to participate in the online monthly
verification process.
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Verification by telephone is: 1-877-823-2378 IVR “Interactive Voice
Response” then follow the prompts.
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Web verification: WAVE “Web Automated Verification of Enrollment”.
http://www.va.gov , look for WAVE information.
Kentucky National Guard Member:
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Tuition
Assistance is available by completing the online process at:
https://ky.ngb.army.mil//tuitionstudent/
Deadlines are:
1 April for Summer and Fall semesters and 1
October for Spring semester
If you miss the deadlines you are locked out of the application
system. Please contact your “Readiness NCO at Unit level.
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Boone National Guard Center will load this info for ALL
institutions in the State and our VA office with load this award
information for the Cashiers Office and the institutions system
to hold your classes.
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Changes in location of training cannot be made by
the VA office on campus, the Guards member MUST contact Boone
National Guard Center at: 502-607-1309.
Federal Tuition Assistance Kentucky National Guard:
http://www.virtualarmory.com
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Federal Tuition Assistance pays 75% and the service member pays 25%
follow login instructions, complete DA Form 2171E.
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POC for this program is LTC Sharon Tyson, at 502-607-1307
VA Mailing Addresses:
Department of Veterans Affairs
P.O. Box 66830
St. Louis, MO. 63166-6830
Department of Veterans Affairs
Regional Office
321 W. Main Street
Louisville,
KY 40202
Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Voc-Rehab Office
Mail Point (28)
321 W. Main Street
Louisville,
KY 40202
Change of Address and Direct Deposit:
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Address and direct deposit information
MUST
be kept
current.
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Students can call the direct deposit center at
1-877-832-2778 to begin or change direct deposit or call
1-888-442-4551 for assistance.
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The following information is needed
to begin or change direct deposit:
Account Number
9 Digit bank routing number
Type of account (checking or saving)
USEFUL WEBSITES, TELEPHONE NUMBERS or EMAIL ADDRESSES:
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Vanessa Dockery
V.A. Certifying Official
JEC Building room 213
Phone: (502) 213-2139
Fax: (502) 213-2540
Office
Hours:
Monday through Thursday
8am - 4pm
Closed
on Friday
for Processing
Lunch hour
noon to 1pm
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