Types of VA Education Benefits
Many veterans and active duty personnel can qualify for more than one education benefits program, including those listed below. Depending on your individual circumstances, one of these programs may give you better benefits than the others. While you are the only person who can choose which program meets your needs, the Veteran Services Office will help answer some of your questions. You are also encouraged to explore the Department of Veteran Affairs website www.gibill.va.gov for answers and comparisons of each of the benefits.
- Chapter 1607 (REAP) Reserve Educational Assistance
- Chapter 35 (DEA) Survivors & Dependents Assistance
- Chapter 32 (VEAP) Veterans Educational Assistance Program
- Chapter 1606 (MGIB-SR) Selected Reserve
- Chapter 30 (MGIB) Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty
- Chapter 33 The Post-911 GI-Bill
- Chapter 31 (VR&E) Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Service