Eligibility
Must have completed 2 or 4 year contract (or more) with any branch of the military services (If you are not sure if you qualify, please come see us or call the Veteran Services Office).
To Apply
To apply for Chapter 30 benefits, the Veteran needs to fill out an Application for VA Educational Benefits, 22-1990. This form can be picked up at the Veteran Services Office or can be downloaded from http://www.gibill.va.gov/. Also needed is a copy of the Veteran’s DD-214 discharge papers, Kicker paperwork (if applicable), and a copy of the student’s schedule.
Benefits
Chapter 30 students are eligible for benefits for 36 school months at the following rates, based on number of credits enrolled in school (the following numbers are based on an academic school year):
AS OF OCTOBER 1, 2003:
| Full time (12 or more): | $985.00 | 2 Year Enlistees: | ||
| 3/4 time (9-11): | $738.75 | Full time (12 or more): | $800.00 | |
| 1/2 time (6-8): | $492.50 | 3/4 time (9-11): | $600.00 | |
| Less than 1/2 time (4-5): | $492.50 | 1/2 time (6-8): | $400.00 | |
| 1/4 time (1-3): | $246.25 | Less than 1/2 time (4-5): | $400.00 | |
| 1/4 time (1-3): | $200.00 | |||
These are base prices--kickers (if applicable) are in addition to these amounts
Direct Deposit
Direct Deposit is available for Chapter 30 recipients. To receive your check through direct deposit, please bring a voided check into the Veteran Services Office or you can call St. Louis directly (1-888-442-4551) with your routing number and account number for the account you want your check deposited into.
Flight Training
If you are interested in using your benefits for flight training, please contact Mike Krotz at 777-7847. *You cannot receive flight training reimbursement and monthly benefits at the same time.