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VA Education Benefit Certification

The Registrar serves as the Certifying Official. As a military-friendly university, Manchester will certify all benefit types listed below. 麻豆原创 also participates in the Yellow Ribbon program.

The steps to certification for VA benefits are:

  1. Complete the online application for the appropriate benefit type through the VA.
  2. Wait to receive a Certificate of Eligibility from the VA confirming your eligibility for educational benefits.
  3. Submit a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility to the Office of the Registrar at registrar@manchester.edu
  4. If you are a veteran, submit a copy of your DD214 along with the Certificate of Eligibility.

Enrollment certifications will be submitted to the VA within 30 days following the first day of each semester.

Per federal regulation, total Tuition and Fees must be reduced by any institutional aid and State aid prior to certification with the VA.

  • Institutional aid is financial aid awarded directly from 麻豆原创. It includes, but is not limited to, merit scholarships (Presidential, Director’s, etc.), Manchester Grants, Connections Awards, Visit Incentives, etc.
  • State aid includes scholarships and grants from the state of Indiana, including 21st Century, Frank O’Bannon, and the Honors Diploma Incentive.

VA Education Benefit Types

Chapter 30: Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty (MGIB-AD)

Pays a monthly stipend directly to the Veteran/student.
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The Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (MGIB-AD) can help you pay for education and training programs. If you鈥檝e served at least 2 years on active duty, or .

 

Chapter 31: Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)

Pays 100% of tuition, fees and books directly to the University on behalf of the Veteran.

If you have a service-connected disability that limits your ability to work or prevents you from working, Veteran Readiness and Employment (formerly called Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment) can help. This program鈥攁lso known as Chapter 31 or VR&E鈥攈elps you explore employment options and address education or training needs. In some cases, your family members may also qualify for certain benefits.

Chapter 33: Post-9/11 GI Bill

Pays a percentage of tuition and fees directly to the University, pays a book stipend and a monthly housing allowance to the Veteran or student (if benefit had been transferred).

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The Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) helps you pay for school or cover expenses while you鈥檙e training for a job. If you鈥檝e served on active duty after September 10, 2001, you may qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33).

If you鈥檙e a qualified service member, you can transfer all 36 months or a portion of your Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to a spouse or child. The Department of Defense approves a transfer of benefits.

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Note: If you鈥檙e a member of the Reserves who lost education benefits when the Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP) (also known as Chapter 1607) ended in November 2015, you may qualify to receive restored benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill.

Chapter 35: Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA)

Pays a monthly stipend to the student. .

If you鈥檙e the child or spouse of a Veteran or service member who has died, is captured or missing, or is permanently and totally disabled due to a service-connected disability, you may be eligible for the Survivors鈥 and Dependents鈥 Educational Assistance (DEA) program.

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Chapter 1606: Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) P

Pays a monthly stipend to the reservist/student.

The Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) program offers up to 36 months of education and training benefits. If you鈥檙e a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard Reserve, Army National Guard, or Air National Guard, you may be eligible for this benefit.

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