Veteran Benefits
Considered to be one of the most significant pieces of legislation ever produced by the federal government because of its impact socially, economically and politically on the United States, the GI Bill® was signed into law in 1944 as the Servicemens Readjustment Act by President Roosevelt.
There are currently five GI Bills® for eligible veterans and dependents to utilize at approved facilities throughout the state of Kentucky.
To complete the online application (VONAPP) visit: https://benefits.va.gov/gibill/
Chapter 30: Montgomery GI Bill® - Active Duty
Requirements:
- First time enlistment of armed forces/ active duty on or after July 1, 1985*
- High school graduate or completed GED
Application:
- Complete and submit VA Form 22-1990
* Consult VA for other eligibility
Chapter 32: Post-Vietnam Era Veterans
Requirements:
- Participated in voluntary, contributory matching program set up for those entering armed forces between January 1, 1977 and June 30, 1985
- Active duty service of at least 24 months
Application:
- Complete and submit VA Form 22-1990
Chapter 33: Post - 9/11 GI Bill®
Requirements:
- Service members who served at least 90 aggregate days of active duty after September 10, 2001
- Children of a member of the Armed Forces who died in the line of duty on or after September 11, 2001 may be eligible for Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits under the Marine Gunnery John David Fry Scholarship Program
- Members of the uniformed services may be eligible to transfer their unused benefits to their spouse or dependent(s). Generally, they must agree to serve four more years when transferring benefits.
Chapter 35: Survivors' and Dependents' educational Assistance Program
Beneficiary:
- Child or spouse of a veteran who has a 100 percent, service-related disability
- Child or widow whose parents/ spouses death was service-related
Application:
- Complete and submit VA Form 22-5490
Chapter 1606: Montgomery GI Bill® - Selected Reserve (including National Guard)
Requirements:
- Reservist enlisted/re-enlisted for six years after October 1, 1990
- High school graduate or completed GED
- Completed initial active duty for training
Application:
- Contact reserve unit to verify eligibility
- Complete and submit VA Form 22-1990
- Submit DD-2384 (Notice of Basic Eligibility)
