Different Chapters and Eligibility Requirements

CHAPTER 30 — This federal program provides educational benefits for veterans who entered military service after July 1, 1985. Veterans who entered military service before January 1, 1977 and served actively for at least two years after July 1, 1985 may also be eligible (Montgomery G.I. Bill).

CHAPTER 31 — This federal program provides educational benefits to eligible disabled veterans (Veterans Vocational Rehabilitation) with at least a 10% service connected disability to be considered for Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment.  For directions on how to apply, please go to Vocational Rehabilitation Services and follow the steps provided for you.  To get more information regarding this program, please go to www.vetsuccess.gov.

CHAPTER 32 — This federal program provides educational benefits on a matching fund basis to eligible veterans who contributed while in the service (V.E.A.P.).

CHAPTER 35 (DEA) — This federal program provides educational benefits to children (between the ages of 18 and 26), spouses, and widows/widowers of totally disabled or certain deceased veterans.

CHAPTER 1606 — This federal program provides educational benefits to persons who entered a six year Reserve or National Guard obligation after July 1, 1985 (Selected Reserve/National Guard G.I. Bill).

CHAPTER 1607 -  This is a new federal education program that provides up to 36 months of education benefits to members of the Selected Reserves, Individual Ready Reserve (IRR), and National Guard, who are called or ordered to active service in response to a war or national emergency, as declared by the President or Congress. 

For more information regarding veteran benefits to go www.gibill.va.gov and to fill out necessary applications please click here.

MICHIGAN VETERANS TRUST FUND (MI PUBLIC ACT 248) — This state program provides benefits for children (between the ages of 16 - 26 years) of certain totally disabled or deceased Michigan veterans. Eligible students must enroll full-time, and may receive up to $2,800 per year for tuition and class fees.  To get more information, please contact: