The MGIB program provides up to 36 months of education benefits. This benefit may be used for degree and certificate programs, flight training, apprenticeship/on-the-job training and correspondence courses. Remedial, deficiency, and refresher courses may be approved under certain circumstances. Generally, benefits are payable during a 10 year period following your release from active duty. If you have questions on this program call the VA's toll-free number 1-888-442-4551 ext. 1, ext. 0.

The MGIB-SR program may be available to you if you are a member of the Selected Reserve. The Selected Reserve includes the Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve and Coast Guard Reserve, and the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard. This benefit may be used for degree and certificate programs, flight training, apprenticeship/on-the-job training and correspondence courses. Remedial, deficiency, and refresher courses may be approved under certain circumstances. If you have questions on this program call the VA's toll-free number 1-888-442-4551 ext. 1, ext. 0.

A veteran may be eligible for Chapter 31 benefits if he or she incurred or aggravated a service-connected disability on or after September 16, 1940 which entitles him or her to VA disability compensation and who is in need of vocational rehabilitation because his or her disability creates an employment handicap.  Vocational rehabilitation may be provided for up to 48 months.  An eligible veteran generally has 12 years  from the date of notification of entitlement to VA compensation in which to use these benefits.   Disabled veterans are encouraged to contact the VA office to obtain information.

VEAP is available if you first entered active duty between January 1, 1977 and June 30, 1985 and you elected to make contributions from your military pay to participate in this education benefit program. Your contributions are matched on a $2 for $1 basis by the Government. This benefit may be used for degree and certificate programs, flight training, apprenticeship/on-the-job training and correspondence courses. Remedial, deficiency, and refresher courses may be approved under certain circumstances. If you have questions on this program call the VA's toll-free number 1-888-442-4551 ext. 1, ext. 0.

DEA provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently and totally disabled due to a service-related condition, or who died while on active duty or as a result of a service related condition.. The program offers up to 45 months of education benefits. These benefits may be used for degree and certificate programs, apprenticeship, and on-the-job training. If you are a spouse, you may take a correspondence course. Remedial, deficiency, and refresher courses may be approved under certain circumstances. If you have questions on this program call the VA's toll-free number 1-888-442-4551 ext. 1, ext. 0.

This program is available to any student receiving VA education benefits who is attending school three-quarter time or more. An individual working under this program may work at the school veterans' office, VA Regional Office, VA Medical Facilities, or at approved State employment offices. Work-study students are paid at either the state or Federal minimum wage, which ever is greater. If you have questions on this program call the VA's toll-free number 1-888-442-4551 ext. 1, ext. 0.

Tutorial assistance is available if you are receiving VA educational assistance at the half-time or more rate and have a deficiency in a subject making tutoring necessary. If you have questions on this program please call the VA's toll-free number 1-888-442-4551 ext. 1, ext. 0.