VA EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS SUMMARY
Below is a listing of the most common Veteran programs that the University of Michigan - Flint participates with.
• Chapter 30 - Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty (MGIB)
• Chapter 1606 - Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve (MGIB -SR)
• Chapter 35 - Survivors' and Dependants' Educational Assistance Program (DEA)
• Children Of Veterans Tuition Grant Act - Act 248 of 2005
• Chapter 31 - Vocational Rehabilitation
• Chapter 32 - Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)
Chapter 30 - Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty (MGIB)
To qualify, you must have entered active duty on or after July 1, 1985 and made contributions to the fund while on active duty. A monthly benefit is paid to the student based on training time and/or training program. Entitlement (number of months of benefits you may receive) is 36 months. Veterans have 10 years from their discharge date to use the benefits.
Detailed information on this program is available through the Department of Veteran's Affairs webpage at http://www.gibill.va.gov/education/c30pam.htm.
When applying, students will need to complete the following and return to the OCC VA office:
1. An Application for VA Educational Benefits, VA Form 22-1990; or IF TRANSFERRING FROM ANOTHER INSTITUTION, a Change of Place of Training (VA form 22-1995) must be completed. If you have already sent your 22-1990 to the Regional VA Office, you can submit a copy of your application and/or a copy of the Certificate Of Eligibility letter issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
2. A Veterans Statment of Intent- UM-Flint form {required to submit after registering and paying EACH SEMESTER;
3. A Statement Of Responsibilities– UM-Flint form explaining students’ responsibilities to notify UM-Flint VACO of any changes in enrollment and academic performance standards.
4. A Veterans Plan of Study (only courses that are required for an UM-Flint degree will be certified to the VA. An appointment with a school Counselor is required to complete this form).
5. A copy of your DD-214 (Member 4 copy) or Military Discharge papers.
The Vocational Rehabilitation Program provides a comprehensive program of vocational rehabilitation assessment and services for veterans who have incurred or aggravated a physical or mental disability while in the armed forces of the United States.
Chapter 1606 - Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve (MGIB - SR)
This 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. You must have a six-year obligation to serve in Selected Reserve and have completed basic training. A monthly benefit is paid to the student based on training time and/or training program. Entitlement (number of months of benefits you may receive) is 36 months. Veterans have 14 years from the date a student became eligible for the program.
Detailed information on this program is available through the Department of Veteran's Affairs webpage at http://www.gibill.va.gov/education/c1606pam.htm.
When applying, students will need to complete the following and return to the UM-Flint VACO in the Office of the Registrar:
1. An Application for VA Educational Benefits, VA Form 22-1990; or IF TRANSFERRING FROM ANOTHER INSTITUTION, a Change of Place of Training (VA form 22-1995) must be completed. If you have already sent your 22-1990 to the Regional VA Office, you can submit a copy of your application and/or a copy of the Certificate Of Eligibility letter issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
2. A Veterans Statemet of Understanding - UM-Flint form {required to submit after registering and paying EACH SEMESTER.
3. A Statement of Responsibilites– UM-Flint form explaining students’ responsibilities to notify UM-Flint VA of any changes in enrollment and academic performance standards.
4. A Veterans Pan of Study (only courses that are required for an UM-Flint degree will be certified to the VA. An appointment with a school Counselor is required to complete this form).
5. A copy of your DD-2384 - Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE). This form is obtained through your unit.
Chapter 35 - Survivors' and Dependants' Educational Assistance Program (DEA)
This program is available to spouses and dependent children of Veterans who are 100% permanently and totally disabled or who died while serving on active duty. Benefits for eligible dependent children are available until their 26th birthday.
Detailed information on this program is available through the Department of Veteran's Affairs webpage at http://www.gibill.va.gov/education/C35pam.htm.
When applying, students will need to complete the following and return to the UM-Flint VACO in the Office of the Registrar:
1. VA Application for Survivors’ & Dependents Educational Assistance (form 5490) or Change of Place of Training (form 5495) or Copy of Application previously submitted.
2. A Veterans Statement of Intent - UM-Flint form required to submit after registering EACH SEMESTER
3. A Statement of Responsibilities - UM-Flint form explaining students’ responsibilities to notify UM-Flint VACO of any changes in enrollment and academic performance standards.
4. A Veterans Plan of Study (only courses that are required for an UM-Flint degree will be certified to the VA. An appointment with a school Counselor is required to complete this form).
5. Letter of Eligibility for Michigan Veterans Trust (if eligible; see below)
Children Of Veterans Tuition Grant Act - Act 248 of 2005
The Children of Veterans Tuition Grant act was setup to establish an undergraduate tuition grant program for children of certain deceased or disabled members of the armed forces of the United States. The program pays up to $2800 each school year in tuition (no course fees) and lasts no more than 4 academic years and students are required to maintain a 2.25 cumulative G.P.A. Applications are available through the UM-Flint VACO at the Office of the Registrar as part of the Chapter 35 (DEA) packet or can be downloaded below.
To qualify, the student must complete the application meeting all of the following requirements:
1. Is enrolled in that academic year as a full-time or part-time student in undergraduate classes at an eligible institution.
2. Is a United States citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
3. Is more than 16 and less than 26 years of age.
4. Is the natural or adopted child of a Michigan veteran and the Michigan veteran meets certain conditions. (refer to Acts conditions at http://www.michigan.gov/documents/PA-0248_152350_7.pdf)
Chapter 31 - Vocational Rehabilitation
Detailed information on this program is available through the Department of Veteran's Affairs webpage at Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment webpage .
When applying, students will need to complete the following and return to the UM-Flint VACO in the Office of the Registrar:
1. AUTHORIZATION AND CERTIFICATION OF ENTRANCE OR REENTRANCE INTO REHABILITATION AND CERTIFICATION OF STATUS (form 1905 available from Voc Rehab Counselor required in order to bill Voc Rehab for tuition and fees.)
2. A Veterans Statment of Understand and Intent- UM-Flint form {required to submit after registering EACH SEMESTER.
3. A Statement of Responsibilites - UM-Flint form explaining students’ responsibilities to notify UM-Flint VACO of any changes in enrollment and academic performance standards.
4. A Veterans Plan of Study (only courses that are required for an UM-Flint degree will be certified to the VA. An appointment with a school Counselor is required to complete this form).
Chapter 32 - Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)
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.
Detailed information on this program is available through the Department of Veteran's Affairs webpage at http://www.gibill.va.gov/education/c32pam.htm.
