Veterans - Chapter 30 Activity Duty (G. I. Bill)

ELIGIBILITY:

Enlisted after June 30, 1985

1. Individuals with initial obligations of less than three years must have served two continuous years of active duty. All others must serve three continuous years. Service persons must complete two years of continuous duty.
2. Individuals must be honorably discharged after completing required active duty service. Must have participated in Chapter 30 program while on active duty. If separated from service prior to obtaining the three year minimum service requirement. The veteran must have been discharged under the following conditions:

1. Service connected disability
2. Pre-existing medical condition
3. Hardship
4. Convenience of the government (if completed twenty month of a two year obligation, thirty months of a three year obligation of qualifying RIF)

ENTITLEMENT:

1. Veterans receives entitlement of thirty six months, but if separated for service connected disability or hardship, veterans will receive one month of eligibility for each month on active duty service.
2. Entitlement is based on full-time enrollment and is reduced accordingly for less than full-time enrollment.
3. Additional questions concerning eligibility and entitlement should be addressed through the VA Regional Office in Boston:

1. Toll Free Number : 1 - 800- 827 - 1000
2. Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs
Regional Office
J. F. Kennedy Federal Building
Boston, MA 02203

REQUIRED FORMS:

1. Copy of form DD-214 (From Original)
2. Completed VA Form 22-1990 (Application) or VA Form 22-1995 (School Change)
3. Verification of acceptance in degree program (admissions or graduate school)
4. Complete Veterans Information Form each and every semester!

 

Last Modified: July 23, 2008