Chapter 34/30 - Vietnam Era GI Bill (Old)
Basic Eligibility:
If you were eligible for benefits under the Old GI Bill (enlisted prior to January 1, 1977) and have entitlement remaining, you may qualify for this benefit program. You must also have a high school diploma or GED and an Honorable discharge.
* See your VA Coordinator for a more complete list of exceptions.
Basic Monthy Rates as of 10/1/09:
Training
Time | No
Dependents | One
Dependent | Two
Dependents | Each
Additional
Dependent |
|---|
| Full-time |
$1556.00 |
$1592.00 |
$1623.00 |
$16.00 |
|---|
| 3/4-time |
$1167.50 |
$1194.00 |
$1217.50 |
$12.00 |
|---|
| 1/2-time |
$778.00 |
$796.00 |
$811.50 |
$8.50 |
|---|
Less than
1/2-time or
Active Duty |
* Tuition and fees not to exceed 1/2-time rate with no dependents |
|---|
* Reimbursement of tuition and fees only.
** All rates are subject to change per legislation.
To apply for this chapter, obtain and submit the application for VA Educational Benefits, form 22-1990, along with a copy of your discharge papers - DD214, to the Veteran's Coordinator, Room 117, West Hall.
Once a file is established and the student is enrolled, monthly verification of enrollment is required of the student by VA. Submit your monthly verification by toll-free touch-tone telephone at 1-877-823-2378 or connect to the internet site at www.gibill.va.gov and follow the Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE) program. If your enrollment has changed during the month, you must verify your enrollment through the WAVE program. Payment can be expected 3-15 days from the date VA was notified of verification.
Direst deposits are available now. Contact the VARO in Muskogee to set it up!
Send comments & questions to mvp@ttu.edu.
