Veterans

EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS INFORMATION

Arkansas State University - Mountain Home assists eligible veterans and dependents of veterans apply for educational benefits offered by the Veterans Administration.  Active duty military may also receive educational benefits to attend Arkansas State University - Mountain Home.

All active duty military, veterans and dependents of veterans are encouraged to inquire about educational benefits to attend Arkansas State University - Mountain Home by contacting the Veterans Administration Certifying Official.

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HOW THE VETERAMS ADMINISTRATION PAYS OUT GI BILL® BENEFITS

Payments are done at the end of the month based on the number of days enrolled and the first and last payment is prorated. Payments amounts differ based on chapter, the numbers of hours enrolled, remaining months of eligibility, and other criteria.

Montgomery GI Bill® – Active Duty (Chapter 30)

• Monthly benefit paid to student. View payment rate table.

• Student uses monthly benefit to pay tuition/fees to school.

• Must certify enrollment with VA Regional Office at the end of each month, by phone, 1-877-823-2378 or 1-888-442-4551, or online.

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Services (Chapter 31)

• Tuition and fees paid directly to school.

• Books charged through school and paid directly to school.

• Monthly stipend to student. View Subsistence Allowance Rate.

Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33)

• Tuition and fees paid directly to school.

• A yearly books and supplies stipend of up to $1000 paid proportionately based on enrollment.

Payment amounts vary based on the following:

• Payment eligibility rating, a range of 40% to 100%

• Enrollment status, full-time or less.

• Monthly housing stipend paid to student.

Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 35)

• Monthly benefit paid to student. View payment rate table.

• Student uses monthly benefit to pay tuition/fees to school.

Montgomery GI Bill® – Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606)

• Monthly benefit paid to student. View payment rate table.

• Student uses monthly benefit to pay tuition/fees to school.

• Must certify enrollment with VA Regional Office at the end of each month, by phone, 1-877 823-2378 or online.

Reserve Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 1607)

• Monthly benefit paid to student. View payment rate table.

• Student uses monthly benefit to pay tuition/fees to school.

• Must certify enrollment with VA Regional Office at the end of each month, by phone, 1-877 823-2378 or online.

Transfer Of Post-9/11 GI-Bill® Benefits To Dependents

• The transferability option under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® allows service members to transfer unused benefits to their spouses or dependent children.

Veterans Work Study Program

Veterans who are enrolled in at least 3/4 time are eligible for the Work Study Program. Work Study positions can be found at college veterans affairs offices, VA hospitals, and VA regional offices. The pay is current Arkansas state minimum wage per hour. There is no tax deduction. Hours can usually be flexible to work around class time.

Multiple Benefits Eligibility

If you think you may be eligible for more than one type of Veterans Educational benefits this comparison chart may be helpful to you. Comparison of VA Benefits.

• College Credit for Military Service - Information on how to receive college credit for military training and experience

• Joint Services Transcript - Information on requesting a transcript from the Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy: Active Duty, Reserve and Veterans.
  

• Military Service Records Request - Information on requesting Military service records including separation documents (DD 214)
  

• Army

• Army Reserve

• National Guard

• Arkansas National Guard Tuition Assistance Program (GTIP)

• Air Force

• Navy

• Coast Guard

• Marine Corps

• Memorial Scholarship from American Legion Alley-White Post 52
  

• MG James Ursano Scholarship (Children of ARMY soldiers)
  

• ARMY Spouse Education Assistance Program
  

• ATT War Memorial Scholarship
  

The U.S. Department of Education website contains information and guidelines regarding loan relief for persons affected by military mobilization.