For detailed information regarding a student’s eligibility for veterans educational benefits, contact the United States Department of Veterans Affairs at www.gibill.va.gov or call the toll free number 1-888GI-BILL-1 (1-888-442-4551) to speak with a Veterans Benefits Counselor.
Montgomery GI Bill:
As provided under Chapter 30 of the Montgomery GI Bill,™ individuals that entered the military after June 30, 1985 may be eligible for educational benefits under this program.
Post-9/11 GI Bill:™
The Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)™ is for students with at least 90 days of aggregate military service on or after September 11, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. The program became effective on August 1, 2009 and is limited to those veterans with an honorable discharge. The program provides funding for tuition, fees, books, supplies, and a monthly housing allowance (up to the maximum determined yearly for the Post 9/11 GI Bill™ ).
Yellow Ribbon Program:
The Yellow Ribbon GI Educational Enhancement Program is a provision of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008. Felician University participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program which allows institutions to enter into an agreement with the VA to fund tuition expenses that exceed the amount covered by the Post-9/11 GI Bill™ (see above). Felician University will match the VA contribution so the total amount available to the student from the Post-9/11 GI Bill™ and the Yellow Ribbon Program will cover the entire cost of tuition & fees at Felician University.
Other Veterans’ Benefits:
Additional Veterans’ Educational benefits for dependents and widows of veterans that died in service-related causes are available. Individuals in the Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606) also may be eligible for VA educational benefits. For additional information regarding Veterans’ Educational Benefits, contact the State of New Jersey Department of Military and Veteran Affairs State Approving Agency, PO Box 340, Eggert Crossing Road, Trenton, New Jersey 08625.