Reserve GI Bill Programs - (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)

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Reserve GI Bill Programs

You can receive GI Bill payments for:

attending classes that lead to a college degree such as:
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor Degree
- Master Degree
- Doctorate Degree
vocational programs that lead to a degree or certificate
independent study such as online or internet training
correspondence training (55% of approved costs)
on-the job (OJT) or apprenticeship training - reimbursed at:
- 85% of the fulltime GI Bill rate for the first six months of training
- 65% for the second six months
- 45% for the remainder of the training
- you also receive a salary from your employer
flight training - up to 60% of approved charges (must have private pilot license and valid medical certificate)
licensing & certification, up to $2000.00 per exam - pass or fail
entrepeneurship classes offered through the Small Business Development Center or the National Veterans Business Development Center

Who notifies the VA of your enrollment?

For colleges, vocational schools, independent study, flight, correspondence, and high-tech training, the school reports your enrollment to the VA
For OJT and apprenticeship training, your employer or union notifies the VA
For licensing & certification tests, you must report your enrollment and provide the VA with a receipt, your test results, and written permission for VA to view your records
For entrepeneurship classes the Small Business Development Center of the National Business Development Center will report your enrollment to the VA

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Reviewed/Updated Date: June 24, 2008