Benefit Information and Forms

Benefit Information and Forms for UO Student Veterans, Reservists and Dependents

Chapter 33: Post-9/11 GI Bill

Chapter 33 provides financial support for education and housing to individuals with at least 90 aggregate days of active duty on or after September 11, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. The Post-9/11 GI Bill became effective for training on August 1, 2009.

See also:

• Federal GI Bill Website
• Important Forms

Chapter 30: Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty

Chapter 30 has four eligibility categories. Category I (by far the largest) includes veterans who began active duty for the first time after June 30, 1985. Category IA requires two years obligated service; Category IB, three years obligated service; and Category IC, two years active duty and four years in the Selected Reserve.

Military retirees who entered the service (or agreed to delayed entry) before January 1, 1977 and who were eligible to receive Chapter 34 benefits (Vietnam era education program) on 12/31/1989 comprise Category II. The education benefit for these Chapter 34/30 veterans is higher than the standard Chapter 30 benefit and it pays an additional amount for dependents. The Chapter 34/30 benefit is comparable to the old Chapter 34 rate.

Additional veterans may be eligible if they were voluntarily or involuntarily separated from the service because of a reduction in personnel (Category III), or if they were able to convert their education benefit from Chapter 32 to Chapter 30 (Category IV).

The monthly benefit is based on category, the type of training taken, length of service and the amount of money (commonly known as "kickers") placed into your MGIB fund by the Department of Defense.

See also:

• Federal GI Bill Website
• Pay rates for Chapter 30, 1606, 1607, 35
• Important Forms

Chapter 1606: Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve

Chapter 1606 is the educational program for active members of the Selected Reserve. Selected Reserve components include the Army Reserve, Naval Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Coast Guard Reserve, Army National Guard and Air National Guard. The Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security (Coast Guard) determine who is eligible for Chapter 1606. The Department of Veterans Affairs administers the program and pays benefits. Basic eligibility requires a six year obligation to serve in the Selected Reserve and satisfactory participation in required Selected Reserve training.

See also:

• Federal GI Bill Website
• Pay rates for Chapter 30, 1606, 1607, 35
• Important Forms

Chapter 1607: Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP)

Chapter 1607 is the educational program for active members of the Selected Reserve called to active duty and members of the Individual Ready Reserve (Army IRR, Air Force IRR, Navy IRR and Marine Corps IRR) called to active duty in response to a contingency operation declared by the President or Congress. The Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security (Coast Guard) determine who is eligible for Chapter 1607. The Department of Veterans Affairs administers the program and pays benefits.

See also:

• Federal GI Bill Website
• Pay rates for Chapter 30, 1606, 1607, 35
• Important Forms

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

Chapter 35 is educational assistance paid to eligible dependents of certain veterans. Persons who may be eligible are children (between ages 18 and 26, with some exceptions) or spouses of:

• a veteran who died or is permanently and totally disabled as the result of a service-connected disability. The disability must arise out of active service in the Armed Forces.
• a veteran who died from any cause while such service-connected disability was in existence.
• a servicemember missing in action or captured in line of duty by a hostile force.
• a servicemember forcibly detained or interned in line of duty by a foreign government or power.
• a servicemember who is hospitalized or receiving outpatient treatment for a service connected permanent and total disability and is likely to be discharged for that disability.

See also:

• Federal GI Bill Website
• Pay rates for Chapter 30, 1606, 1607, 35
• Important Forms

Chapter 31: Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment

Chapter 31: The Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Service's primary benefit program is vocational rehabilitation services for veterans who have a service-connected disability. The outcome of these services lead to suitable employment that is consistent with their aptitudes and interests, or achieving independence in their daily living. See Federal GI Bill website for more information.

• Application for Vocational Rehabilitation (28-1900) (Web form, PDF form)
• Request for Deferral of Application Fee for Admission (PDF only). For first bachelor degree applicants only. Should be included with your University of Oregon Admissions Application for deferral of the University Application fee. Your Case Manager will need to send a copy of your 1905 to the UO Veterans Coordinator.

Chapter 32: Veteran's Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)

Chapter 32 individuals must have initially entered active duty between January 1, 1977 to June 30, 1985 and must have enrolled and contributed to VEAP before April 1, 1987. Many VEAP era veterans who separated from active duty after February 2, 1991 had the opportunity to convert from Chapter 32 to Chapter 30

See also:

• Federal GI Bill Website
• Important Forms

Important Forms

Note: All forms can also be obtained at the UO Veterans Affairs office.

General Guidelines

As a VA educational benefits recipient, you have certain responsibilities. Many potential problems are avoided if you understand the guidelines in the following PDFs.

• Guidelines for Chapter 33 (PDF download)
• Guidelines for Chapters 30, 35, 1606, and 1607 (PDF download)

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