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Veteran Education Programs

Veterans eligible for the G.I. Bill, Chapters 30, 32, 35, and 1606 must apply for their benefits through the Financial Aid Office and the Veterans Administration. 

Veterans apply for VA benefits by filling out a VA Form 22-1990 Request for VA Education Benefits and providing a copy of their DD Form 214 to the Financial Aid Office. 

Guard and Reserve applicants must also provide a copy of the Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE) Form 2384 and a copy of their 6-year contract.  

National Guard members who apply for the Tuition Assistance Program must submit their application through their unit. 

Dependents or Spouses of 100% Disabled or Deceased Veterans apply for educational assistance by filling out a Department of Veterans Affairs Form 22-5490.  

For more information on any VA educational benefit you may go to the internet site www.va.gov or www.gibill.va.gov.

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

The MGIB program provides up to 36 months of education benefits. This benefit may be used for degree and certificate programs, flight training, apprenticeship/on-the-job training and correspondence courses. Remedial, deficiency, and refresher courses may be approved under certain circumstances. Generally, benefits are payable for 10 years following your release from active duty. This program is also commonly known as Chapter 30.

Tuition Assistance "Top-Up"

On October 30, 2000, the President signed into law an amendment to the Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty education program that permits VA to pay a Tuition Assistance Top- up benefit. The amount of the benefit can be equal to the difference between the total cost of a college course and the amount of Tuition Assistance that is paid by the military for the course.

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

The MGIB-SR program may be available to you if you are a member of the Selected Reserve. The Selected Reserve includes the Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve and Coast Guard Reserve, and the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard. This benefit may be used for degree and certificate programs, flight training, apprenticeship/on-the-job training and correspondence courses. Remedial, deficiency, and refresher courses may be approved under certain circumstances.

Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP) (Chapter 32)

VEAP is available if you first entered active duty between January 1, 1977 and June 30, 1985 and you elected to make contributions from your military pay to participate in this education benefit program. Your contributions are matched on a $2 for $1 basis by the Government. This benefit may be used for degree and certificate programs, flight training, apprenticeship/on-the-job training and correspondence courses. Remedial, deficiency, and refresher courses may be approved under certain circumstances.

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

DEA provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently and totally disabled due to a service-related condition, or who died while on active duty or as a result of a service related condition. The program offers up to 45 months of education benefits. These benefits may be used for degree and certificate programs, apprenticeship, and on-the-job training. If you are a spouse, you may take a correspondence course. Remedial, deficiency, and refresher courses may be approved under certain circumstances.

Vocational Rehabilitation Program (Chapter 31)

The Department of Veterans Affairs determines eligibility for this program.  This program provides payment of required fees and monthly allotment.  Information on how to apply for this program may be obtained by calling 1-800-827-1000 or visiting www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/index.htm.

VA Work Study Program   

This program is available to any student receiving VA education benefits who is attending school three-quarter time or more. An individual working under this program may work at the school veterans' office, VA Regional Office, VA Medical Facilities, or at approved State employment offices.

Work-study students are paid at either the state or Federal minimum wage, which ever is greater. If you have questions on this program contact our toll-free number 1-888-442-4551.

Education Forms

This area has common VA forms and related forms available for you to print. Visit this area to see what's there or contact the VA’s toll-free number 1-888-GI-BILL-1 (1-888-442-4551) to request Education forms.  Most VA forms you will need are available at the financial aid office.

Veteran’s Responsibilities

• Federal regulations require a veteran to be seeking a degree/certificate to be eligible for veteran’s benefits. 
• It is very important that veterans notify the financial aid office when you add or drop classes.  
• Veterans like all other students must pay their tuition, fees, and other charges by the due date.  Veteran’s benefits can not be used to defer tuition and fees at SFCC.  Benefits are paid directly to the veteran/student and are paid for the previous month’s attendance.  
• The DVA does not pay for repeat classes.

Please understand that some classes you take may not be counted in determining a veteran's course load status. These include: continued classes which have previously been counted; repeated courses, except when the repeat is required; classes taken for audit; short courses; and courses which do not apply to a student's degree or certificate program unless they are required prerequisites.