VA Benefit Chapters

The (VA) administers a variety of education benefit programs.

Many Veterans and Active Duty personnel may qualify for more than one program. To determine which program is best fit for you, review the information on the different VA Benefit Chapters below and visit the VA website to

Once you determine which benefit you will use, you can apply online. Learn more about the application process. 

VA Benefit Chapters

The provides up to 36 months of education benefits to individuals who served after September 10, 2001.

Payments are issued as a percentage based on your active duty service.

Tuition & Fees

  • Paid directly to the school
  • Amount billed to VA is minus any tuition waiver, scholarship, or exemption you receive

Books & Supplies Stipend

  • Paid to the student
  • Maximum of $1,000 per academic year

Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA)

  • Based on enrollment status and
  • Paid to the student at the beginning of each month for the previous month's enrollment
  • Students only enrolled in online courses receive a reduced MHA rate
  • Must each month to receive payment
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NOTE: If you wish to receive benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® and you are also eligible for another GI Bill® benefit you will be required to make an irrevocable choice of which benefit you wish to receive.

 

Act 224 Exemption

Certain disabled veterans may qualify for an additional tuition and fee waiver. To qualify for the Act 224 Exemption, a student must meet all of the following requirements:

  • Be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® at the 90% or less tier
  • Be a Louisiana resident
  • Be a full-time student, and
  • Have a service-connected disability

Please note that the Act 224 Exemption cannot be transferred to a dependent. 

 

Transfer of Benefits to Dependents

Service members may  of their Post-9/11 benefits to certain family members. Once the transfer is approved, the family member must for the benefit with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

The is available to certain Veterans who have at least two years of active duty service. Eligibility requirements are complex and based on several factors. 

 

Benefit Payment

  • is based on length of service, contributions, and school enrollment status.
  • Recipients must each month to receive payment.
  • Payments are made directly to the student at the beginning of each month for the previous month's enrollment.
  • Benefits are not transferable to dependents

The  provides up to 36 months of eligibility to members of the Selected Reserve. This includes:

  • Army Reserve
  • Navy Reserve
  • Air Force Reserve
  • Marine Corps Reserve
  • Coast Guard Reserve
  • Army National Guard
  • Air National Guard

The Reservist must be actively drilling and have a 6-year obligation in the Selected Reserve.

 

Benefit Payment

  • based on enrollment
  • Must  each month to receive payment
  • Paid to the student at the beginning of each month for the previous month of enrollment
  • Must be actively drilling to receive payment 
  • Benefits are not transferable to dependents 

The assists eligible veterans with service-connected disabilities to prepare for, find, and keep suitable jobs. This includes benefits for post-secondary education.

Veterans must first and receive an appointment with a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC). Contact your local VA office to obtain detailed information or call 1-800-827-1000.

 

Benefit Payments

  • paid to student based on enrollment
  • Tuition and fees paid to the school
  • All required books and a stipend for supplies

 provides up to 45 months of educational benefits to sons, daughters, and spouses of certain 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.

 

Benefit Payment

  • based on enrollment
  • Paid to the student at the beginning of each month for the previous month of enrollment

 

Some dependents may also be eligible for the Louisiana State Tuition Exemption.

If you receive VA education benefits you may be also eligible for reimbursement of additional educational expenses such as: