University of Michigan-Flint

Which VA Education Benefit Should You Use?

Veterans’ generally receive 36 months of education benefits from the VA.  The exception to this is the Survivor’s Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program and the Vocational and Rehabilitation Program where the Veteran or their dependant will receive 48 months of benefits.  However, many Veterans’ qualify for more than one benefit in which case, the Veteran will receive a total of 48 months of benefits between the two programs.  The following links are from the VA’s website and describe the different education benefits you may qualify for.  For more information regarding which benefit may be best for you, contact the University of Michigan – Flint’s Certifying Official at (810) 424-5391. 

· The Post-9/11 GI Bill

· Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty (MGIB-AD)

· Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR)

· Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP)

· Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)

· Educational Assistance Test Program (Section 901)

· Survivors’ and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program (DEA)

· National Call to Service Program

· Free education and vocational counseling services are available to service members and veterans, for more information click here.

For help determining which program best fits your particular needs, see "Benefit Comparison Tools" in the Resources section.

Current rates for all Education benefit programs are available. This information can be useful in helping you select a benefit program.