Chapter 30 - Montgomery GI Bill

Individuals entering the military service on or after July 1, 1985 who have their basic military pay reduced by $100 per month for the first 12 months and have an honorable discharge. Persons on active duty may be eligible for benefits after they have served two years.

Documents needed for Chapter 30
If you have never used benefits you will need.

22-1990 (application)
DD-214 (member-4)

Additional Information Needed:

Official degree outline from your department
OR
Signed checklist from your department 

Note: If VA educational benefits have been established at another institution you will need to complete form 22-1995 for a change of place of training.

Chapter 31 - Vocational Rehabilitation

Training and rehabilitation for veterans with a service-connected disability with a rating of at least 20%.

Eligibility is established through the Vocational Rehabilitation Texas State University representative, in San Antonio. Call (210) 699-2327.

Additional Information Needed:

                 Official degree outline from your department
                 OR
                  Signed checklist from your department

Chapter 32 - VEAP Post-Vietnam Era Educational Assistance

Veterans who began active duty on or after January 1, 1977 and before July 1, 1985 and contributed money to VEAP while on active duty.

Documents needed for Chapter 32
If you have never used benefits you will need the following.

             22-1990 (application)
             DD-214 (member-4)

Additional Information Needed:

Official degree outline from your department
OR
Signed checklist from your department.

Chapter 34/30 - Chapter 34 (Old GI Bill) and Chapter 30

Veterans who were eligible to receive Chapter 34 benefits on December 31, 1989 and who had remaining Chapter 34 entitlement on that date. Individuals participating in this program are usually retired Vietnam Era veterans.

Documents needed for Chapter 34/30:
If you have never used benefits since leaving the military you will need the following.

           22-1990 (application)
           DD-214 (member-4)
           21-686C (to claim dependents)
           21-674 (to claim dependents over 18 in school)

Additional Information Needed:

          Official degree outline from your department
          OR
          Signed checklist from your department.

Note: If VA educational benefits have been established at another institution you will need to complete form 22-1995 for a change of place of training.

Chapter 35 - Survivors/Dependents Education Assistance

Dependent(s) of a veteran who is 100% disabled or who has died from a service related injury or illness. A dependent may be a child under the age of 26 or a surviving spouse.

Documents needed for Chapter 35:
If you have never used benefits you will need the following documents.

           22-5490 (application)

Additional Information Needed:

         Official degree outline from your department
         OR
         Signed checklist from your department.

If you have used benefits you will need:

           22-5495 (change of program/place of training)

Chapter 1606 - Montgomery GI Bill for Selective Reserves/National Guard

Persons who have enlisted, reenlisted, or extended an enlistment in the Selected Reserve on or after July 1, 1985 and serve for a period of not less than 6 years following the date of such action or for those who are active in the National Guard.

Documents needed for Chapter 1606: (If you have never used benefits you will need the following.)

           22-1990 (application)
           DD-2384 (Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE) obtained from your unit commander or company clerk)

Additional Information Needed:

           Official degree outline from your department
          OR
           Signed checklist from your department.

Note: If VA educational benefits have been established at another institution you will need to complete form 22-1995 for a change of place of training.

Hazlewood Exemption

The Hazlewood Exemption is a state program for Texas Veterans who have exhausted all other veteran educational benefits and do not receive any federal financial assistance in the form of a grant.