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Veterans Benefits

Education Benefits and Financial Aid


CCU is approved for veterans educational benefits. Learn more about CCU certification guidelines and VA payment processing. To determine if you are eligible for benefits, call the VA at 1-888-GI-BILL-1.


VA Benefit Programs

Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty (Chapter 30)


The Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) is a federally funded program administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for educational development of service members. Service members eligible for Chapter 30 contribute $100 a month for 12 months into the program. This money is nonrefundable. Upon meeting eligibility requirements, service members may receive up to $1,004 a month in education support for 36 months. Payments are prorated for part-time study.

The monthly benefit paid to you is based on the type of training you take, length of your service, your category, and if DOD put extra money in your MGIB Fund (called "kickers"). You usually have 10 years to use your MGIB benefits, but the time limit can be less, in some cases, and longer under certain circumstances. For more MGIB information, visit the VA web site or call toll free 1-888-GI-BILL-1.

Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606)


The Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve (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. You may be entitled to receive up to 36 months of education benefits. Your benefit entitlement ends 10 years from the date of your eligibility for the program, or on the day you leave the Selected Reserve.

Your unit will give you DD Form 2384-1, Notice of Basic Eligibility, when you become eligible for the program. Your unit will also code your eligibility into the Department of Defense personnel system so that VA may verify your eligibility. For more information, visit the VA web site or call toll free 1-888-GI-BILL-1.

Montgomery GI Bill Kicker


You may also be eligible to receive additional benefits through the Montgomery GI Bill Kicker program. This program applies only to specific units or Military Occupational Specialties (MOSs). The Kicker program is considered an incentive and soldiers must meet the eligibility requirements and sign a valid Kicker contract in order to qualify. Consult your state MGIB manager or education officer to determine eligibility and application procedures, or visit the Army National Guard web site for more information.

VEAP (Chapter 32)


The Veterans Education Assistance Program (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. For more information, visit the VA web site or call toll free 1-888-GI-BILL-1.

DEA (Chapter 35)


Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program (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. For more information, visit the VA web site or call toll free 1-888-GI-BILL-1.

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Services


Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Service provides vocational-educational counseling to veterans and certain dependents. Eligibility for this service is based on having eligibility for a VA education program such as: Chapter 30 (Montgomery GI Bill); Chapter 32 (Veterans Education Assistance Program - VEAP); Chapter 35 (Dependents Education Assistance Program) for certain spouses and dependent children; Chapter 18 (Spina Bifida Program) for certain dependent children; Chapter 1606 (Reservists Education Program); or Public Law 102-16 (for Transitioning Service Members). For more information on Vocational Rehabilitation benefits, visit the VA web site or call toll-free 1-800-827-1000.

Other VA Benefits


For information on other VA education benefits, visit the VA web site or call 1-888-GI-BILL-1.