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)
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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.
The Montgomery G.I. Bill- 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.
Montgomery GI Bill-Activated Reservists, Chapter 1607
The new benefit, Chapter 1607, makes certain individuals who were activated after September 11, 2001 either eligible for education benefits or eligible for increased benefits.
Dependants 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 Montgomery GI Bill.
Children must be between 18 and 26 years of age. Spouses must use the benefit within ten years of becoming eligible.
If you have been in the military and have contributed toward the Montgomery GI Bill, you can contact our Veterans Services Representative Daphne Lin Chang, dchang@pccc.edu, (973) 684-6163, Wanaque Campus. 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
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Medical & Behavioral Health Resources
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