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Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)

Certification for Chapter 33 has started.Monthly verification of attendance is not required at this time, for students receiving Chapter 33. 

If you have never participated in a VA program before please go to the New Student Checklist to Start VA Benefits form. If you have participated in one of the other VA programs and are changing to Chapter 33 please complete the UAA  VA Change form and apply for Chapter 33 using VONAAP and decline your current program. (There is a link to VONAAP below).

The VA has created a benefit calculator to help you determine which benefit is best for you.  When using the benefit calculator, please be aware of the following:
The benefit calculator estimates your tuition at $151 per credit when it should be $159 per credit.  Also,  the fees listed are estimates only.  The estimated fees should not be considered when determining eligibility because most UAA fees are a fraction of the maximum allowed.  The benefit calculator also does not calculate any percentage of the $1000 per year book stipend. 

Please visit www.GIBill.va.gov or www.NewGIBill.org for more information.

Transfer of Entitlement

Active duty members may now have the option to transfer entitlement to spouses and children.  Please be aware that there may be additional service obligations required to take advantage of this option.  For more information and to begin the application process, please go to the VA Transfer of Entitlement website   To apply, you must use Internet Explorer.



 

Fry Scholarship

The VA has created a new program under the Post-9/11 GI Bill for the children of an Active Duty member who died in the line of duty. The Fry Scholarship  was created to assist certain children of Active Duty members who died in the line of duty on or after September 11, 2001. The VA will begin accepting applications for the Fry Scholarship on May 01, 2010 and may be paid retroactively to August 01, 2009. There is currently no application for the Fry Scholarship but a link will be provided when an application is available.



 


REMEMBER, for all benefits other than Chapter 33, you must certify your attendance EVERY MONTH with the VA. You can either call the office in Muskogee, OK at 1-877-823-2378 or certify online at www.gibill.va.gov. Other VA information can be obtained by contacting the VA in Oklahoma at 1-888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551).

REAP (1607) RECIPIENTS
Effective April 1, 2008 all REAP participants attending school must verify their attendance each month in order to receive payment. You can do this online by clicking on "Information for Benefit Recipients" on the left hand side of this page and then clicking on "Verify Your Attendance (WAVE)", or by calling our automated verification line at 877-823-2378 (877 VA-ECERT).

If you attended classes for the full month you cannot verify your attendance before the last calendar day of the month. If you attended classes for a partial month you can verify your attendance anytime after your enrollment ends.

Post 9/11 Chapter 33
are not required to submit monthly verification of attendance.
 

 New Students

  New Student Checklist to Start VA Benefits

  1. Register for your educational benefits on VONAPP (Veterans On-line Application Process).
     
  2. Next, fill out the UAA "Request to Begin VA Benefits" form.

  3. Turn in a signed RTBVAB.


   

Continuing Students

 If you are a continuing from the previous semester our automatic processing system will pick up your classes soon after you register. 

If you are continuing after a break of over two semesters or if you are changing your degree program contact our VA Coordinator
at 786-1532.
 
   

 Transfer Students

 You will need to complete the UAA "Request to Begin Benefits"form.
 


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Benefits Programs


 

  

The Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB)- Active Duty, provides up to 36 months of education benefits to eligible veterans. New students who are chapter 30 veterans, need to turn in a RTBVAB form and supporting documentation if you are getting a kicker.

 

Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Program's, primary benefit program is vocational rehabilitation services for veterans who have a service-connected disability. To receive services a veteran must be found both eligible and entitled. New and returning students must have an up-to-date 1905 before each semester.

 

VEAP is available if you 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.

 

 

Education benefit program for active-duty Guard and Reserve, veterans and/or spouses of members, who served 90 days to 36 months of active duty service after September 10, 2001.  Monthly verification of attendance is not required at this time.

 

Dependent's Educational Assistance Program 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, or who were POW/MIA.

 

The 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.

 

This is an education benefit program designed to provide educational assistance to members of the Reserve components called or ordered to active duty in response to a war or national emergency (contingency operation) as declared by the President or Congress. Reservist called to active duty as a result of 9/11.

 

This program is available to any student receiving VA education benefits who is attending school three-quarter time or more.

 

Is your DD-214 lost, stolen or destroyed? Use this site to get a new one.

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Other VA Links

The following are the most recent resources on obtaining copies of documents from official military records, and other resource information. If you have any questions, please call 786-1532 for your VA questions and 786-1586 for your Financial Aid questions.


The American War Library

Obtaining Military Records & Documents

Obtaining Replacement Medals

Online Personnel Locator/Registry Applications

Rebuilding Lost/Destroyed DD-214's
 

GI Bill Hotline (Muskogee, Oklahoma)  
1-888-GI-Bill-1 (1-888-442-4551)

NOTE: Peak calling times are weekdays between 10:00 am CST and 3:00 p.m. CST. Staff is available to take your call as early as 7:30 a.m. and as late as 5:00 p.m. CST.

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