POST 9/11 GI Bill, Chapter 33
The Post 9/11 GI Bill is a new education benefit program for individuals who served on active duty on or after September 11, 2001. Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits are payable for training pursued on or after August 1, 2009. No payments can be made under this program for training pursued before that date. For more information on the Post 9/11 GI Bill, go to http://www.gibill.va.gov
Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability
While the Post-9/11 GI Bill offers a very generous post-service education benefit, a special provision of the program allows career service members the opportunity to share their education benefits with immediate family members. Transferability of Education Benefits (TEB)
http://www.defense.gov/home/features/2009/0409_gibill/
All students receiving Chapter 33 benefits are required to complete a FAFSA
Disabled Veterans - Chapter 31
Any veteran with a disability rating from the Department Of Veterans Affairs of 20% or more is entitled to apply for Vocational Rehabilitation. Voc rehabilitation provides payment of tuition, fees, books, and required supplies along with a monthly subsistence allowance. Those veterans who believe that they are eligible for Chapter 31 benefits should contact the Newark Office of Veterans Affairs at 973-297-3200 for more information.
Veterans Educational Benefits - Chapter 30
Eligibility is based on entering the active military after June 30,1985, serving continuously for three years, and contributing $100 per month for the first 12 months of active duty. In addition, the character of discharge must be honorable.
Veterans are entitled to 36 months of training
under Chapter 30, and it must be used within ten years
of discharge
from active duty (delimiting date)
Benefits for Members of the Selected Reserve- Chapter 1606
Effective July1,1985, members of the selected reserve of the U.S. Armed Forces may be eligible for Chapter 1606 educational assistance . The Unit Commander will provide a "Notice of Basic Eligibility". Veterans must bring this NOBE in and fill out an application for GI benefits.
Veterans are entitled to 36 months of training
under Chapter 1606, and it must be used within ten years
of the date of eligibility on the NOBE.
Dependents of Military Personnel and Veterans - Chapter 35
Children and spouses of veterans who died or are permanently and totally disabled as the result of a service connected disability are eligible for benefits under Chapter 35 of the Veterans Educational Benefits Bill.
Children must be between 18 and 26 years of age. Spouses must use the benefit within ten years of becoming eligible.
For all GI Bill Educational Benefits visit
GI Bill Web Site
If you have been in the military and have contributed toward the Veterans Educational Benefits, you can contact our Veterans Affairs Coordinator Sherry Shaker at 973-684-6773 or Janice Draper in Student Affairs at 973-684-6309, Center for Student Success, Main Campus Room A230. Please bring the following documents to your meeting: completed application form/ certificate of eligibility, a Certificate of Discharge (DD Form 214), a copy of your current class schedule and a copy of payment receipt. (No tuition payment required for those receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits).
More Resources
Meeting the Needs of NJ service members
http://www.operationpromiseforservicemembers.com/
Military OneSource – A 24/7 Resources for Military Members, Spouses & Families
http://www.militaryonesource.com/MOS/About/CounselingServices.aspx
Benefit Comparison
http://gibill.va.gov/resources/benefits_resources/benefit_comparison_tools.html
Women Veterans Health Care
http://www.publichealth.va.gov/womenshealth/
Medical & Behavioral Health Resources
http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/programs/benefits-service.aspx
http://www.warrelatedillness.va.gov/
http://www.militaryonesource.com/MOS/About/CounselingServices.aspx
http://www.rand.org/multi/military/
