Effective: 10/16/1984 |
Revised: 11/1/2012 |
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SSM 206–01: Eligibility for Veterans Affairs Educational Benefits |
To ensure that eligible individuals receive veterans’ benefits
38 United States Code –1651, 1700, 1770 (1982–Supp. III 1985)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs Regional Office
Students must provide the necessary records to verify eligibility to receive veterans’ benefits.
To receive benefits, veterans must provide the following documentation:
and
and
For Chapter 34/30 Conversion
Veterans Affairs Regional Office (VARO) must have copies of all:
and
All required Veterans Affairs (V.A.) forms must be completed according to the chapter governing the veterans, as described in the following table.
All pay problems are handled expeditiously.
Benefits | Requirements |
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Chapter 30
Montgomery G.I. Bill |
Veteran must receive an honorable discharge, have enlisted in the military service after July 1, 1985, and must apply for benefits within 10 years after the date of separation from the service. |
Chapter 31
Vocational Rehabilitation |
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Chapter 32
Veterans Educational Assistance Program |
Student must have contributed to the Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP). |
Chapter 34/30 Conversion
Regular G.I. Bill |
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Chapter 35
Dependent Spouse/Child |
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Chapter 1606
Selected Reserve/National Guard Education Assistance Program |
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Current Service Person | Paperwork must be initiated at the Base Education Office. |
Benefits | Requirements |
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Undergraduate students | All undergraduate students must be pursuing a specific degree program, but may attend four semesters as undeclared before declaring a major. |
Graduate students | All graduate students must have a graduate Program of Study current at all times and random evaluation of prior credit on file. |
Law students | Ensure that the enrollment dates (which are different) are correct. |
MBA students | Ensure that the enrollment dates (which are different) are correct. |
BIS-Motorola/Intel students | Ensure that the enrollment dates (which are different) are correct. |
Independent Study students | Verification of enrollment must come from the College of Extended Education. |