There are a number of benefit plans available for eligible veterans. An overview of the ones most often used for enrollment at Southern Wesleyan University is provided below.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of 退伍军人 Affairs (VA). More information about education 好处 offered by VA is available at the official U.S. 政府网站 http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
The Post 9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33): The Post-9/11 GI Bill® is for individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days on or after September 11, 2001. 退伍军人, active-duty service members, and their spouses and dependents may be eligible for these 好处. Additional financial assistance is available for eligible veterans through Southern Wesleyan University's participation in the 黄丝带 Program.
The Montgomery GI Bill® (Chapter 30): Active Duty Educational Assistance Program, generally for individuals who entered active duty after June 30, 1985 and served continuously for three years or for individuals serving two years on active duty followed by four years of Selected Reserve. 要符合资格, veterans must have contributed $1,200 during their first year of military service. 退伍军人 or service personnel cannot withdraw money paid into the fund.
The Montgomery GI Bill® (Chapter 1606): Selected Reserve Educational Assistance Program, for members of the Reserve elements of the Army, 海军, 空军, 海军陆战队, 以及国民警卫队. 要符合资格, service members must have a six-year obligation to serve in the Selected Reserve signed after June 30, 1985. No contribution is required. Eligibility for this program is determined by the Department of Defense or Department of 首页land Security, 适当的.
Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (Chapter 35): Educational assistance is available to spouses and children of veterans who have passed away or are permanently and totally disabled as the result of a service-related injury or disability.
经验丰富的准备 & 就业 - formerly Vocational Rehabilitation (Chapter 31): This program is for 退伍军人 with a service-connected disability of 10% or greater. The benefit provides a monthly stipend and covers the cost of tuition, books and supplies. Eligibility is determined on an individual case basis.
How to 应用 for 弗吉尼亚州的好处
Once you have applied to Southern Wesleyan University, you should then submit an application for 弗吉尼亚州的好处. You can apply for VA Education Benefits through the VA Online Application System.
It takes the VA approximately 4-6 weeks to process applications. Once the Department of 退伍军人 Affairs has processed your application you will receive a Certificate of Eligibility in the mail. You must submit a copy of this document to the School Certifying Official before enrollment can be certified.
The VA processes educational payments on a monthly basis. Renewals are not automatic. Students will need to submit a request for certification prior to the beginning of each new semester through MySWU.
Those using chapters 30, 33, or 1606 should verify enrollment each month through the WAVE system at http://www.gibill.va.gov/wave/index.do or call the VA at 1-877-823-2378.
If you have any questions with regard to the VA application process or related to using your 好处 at Southern Wesleyan University please contact the Office of Academic Records, at 864-644-5530 or by email at .