Navigating the Veteran Affairs Education Benefits can be a difficult task. Below are descriptions of VA education benefit programs that military active duty, veterans and family can use at Georgia Southern for their educational needs and goals.
Once you have researched and decided which VA education benefits best suit your needs, complete the appropriate education benefits form. You can find more information on the聽 site. Once you have applied for VA benefits, at 橘子视频.
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GI Bill庐 Options
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Post-9/11 GI Bill庐 / Chapter 33
The Post-9/11 GI Bill庐 / Chapter 33 helps Veterans or Family to pay for some, or all, of the cost of school or training. Using the Post-9/11 GI Bill庐, the VA will pay the tuition directly to the school, and send the student a monthly housing stipend based on location, along with $500 per semester (Spring and Fall) to aid in book fees. The student does not make any payments directly to the school with the Post-9/11 GI Bill庐. For more information, including criteria for use, see the VA鈥檚 Post-9/11 GI Bill庐 website.
Montgomery GI Bill庐 / Chapter 30
The Montgomery GI Bill庐 / Chapter 30 helps Veterans or Family cover some, or all, of the costs for school or training. Under the Montgomery GI Bill庐, the VA will pay the student directly, and the student must pay the school fees. Monthly payment depends on the eligibility of the student which can be found, along with eligibility criteria, on the VA鈥檚 website.
Montgomery GI Bill庐 鈥� Select Reserve / Chapter 1606
The Montgomery GI Bill庐 鈥� Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR, Chapter 1606) is an education program providing up to 36 months of education benefits to members of the Selected Reserve. This includes the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard Reserves as well as the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard.
Survivors鈥� and Dependents鈥� Educational Assistance Program / Chapter 35
If you鈥檙e a dependent spouse or child鈥攐r the surviving spouse or child鈥攐f a veteran, you may qualify for Chapter 35 benefits or job training through a GI Bill庐 program. You will find information on the VA website.
Additional VA Education Benefits
VA Work-Study Program
The VA Work-Study Program is a great way to earn extra money while attending 橘子视频. Work-study students assist Military and Veteran Services staff in supporting active duty military, veterans and military family members as they navigate their educational journey. To find out more about the work-study program, as well as eligibility, visit the VA site.
Individual Tutorial Assistance
The VA Tutorial Assistance program will help pay for a tutor if you need extra help with your coursework. Georgia Southern offers tutors through the Academic Success Center, however, if needed the VA will pay up to $100 per month for Tutorial Assistance for a private tutor. For more information visit the VA information page
VA Veteran Readiness and Employment / Chapter 31
The VA Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) / Chapter 31 helps veterans with a service-connected disability. This program offers support and services to help you live and work as independently as possible. VR&E helps you find the best employment options and will address any education or training you need to complete your educational track. Visit to find out which of the 5 different service tracks are right for you.