The Post-9/11 GI Bill®, otherwise known as Chapter 33, is an education benefit program for individuals who served on active duty after Sept. 10, 2001, and their dependents. You must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill®. Your benefit will be based on your length of active duty service.

• Tuition and fee payments paid by the VA directly to the school (EWU student’s account)

• Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) paid directly to student via direct deposit from the VA. Rates are based on location of the school campus ad eligibility percentage rate. View rates online at GI Bill Comparison Tool.

• Textbook Stipend paid directly to student via direct deposit from the VA. Based on number of credits taken per quarter, up to $1,000 per academic year.

Transfer of Post 9/11 GI Bill® Benefits to Dependents (TEB)

The transferability option under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® allows qualified service members to transfer all or some unused benefits to their spouse or dependent children. View eligibility guidelines via VA website: transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits to a spouse or child.
Children and surviving spouses of service members who died in the line of duty after September 10, 2011 may qualify for the Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship.

Enrollment verification for Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) students

Enrollment verification started January 2022 for for Post-9/11 GI Bill students to verify that they have remained enrolled in the same courses or training every month. Students who receive MHA/kicker payments will have their payments withheld if they fail to verify or report that they are no longer enrolled in their courses or training. Students can do this via text message, email or phone. Contact VA to update your information at 888-442-4551. Refer to VA website for more information at: VA Enrollment Verification Post 9/11

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Dependents’ Educational Assistance (Chapter 35 DEA)

The Dependents’ Educational Assistance (Chapter 35 DEA) program offers education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently and totally disabled due to service-related conditions or who died while on active duty or as a result of a service-related condition.

• This benefit is paid by the VA monthly while in classes, directly to the student via direct deposit. View rates online at GI Bill Comparison Tool.

• Benefits are available for undergraduate and graduate training for up to 36 months.

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Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E) (Chapter 31)

 Service members with a service-connected disability that limits your ability to work or prevents you from working, may qualify for Veteran Readiness and Employment (formerly called Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment). This program, also known as Chapter 31 or VR&E, helps you explore employment options and address education or training needs. In some cases, your family members may also qualify for certain benefits.

• Apply online via VA.GOV at: Veteran Readiness and Employment

• Tuition and fee payments paid by the VA directly to the school (EWU student’s account)

• Books paid by the VA arranged through the school.

• This benefit provides a monthly stipend paid by the VA as arranged with VR&E Case Manager when assessment occurs.

I have been approved for Chapter 31, what do I do now?
1.  Get in contact with the EWU VRC Staff in Showalter Hall Room 122.
2.  Turn in your schedule to VRC office when you have registered for current term.

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Montgomery GI Bill® – Active Duty (Chapter 30)

The Montgomery GI Bill® – Active Duty (MGIB-AD), otherwise known as Chapter 30, provides education benefits to veterans and service members who have at least two years of active duty, and who aren’t qualified for the Post 9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) or don’t wish to convert to it yet.

• This benefit is paid by the VA monthly while in classes, directly to the student via direct deposit. View rates online at GI Bill Comparison Tool.

To convert to Chapter 33, student must apply online via VA website. You can also contact EWU VRC office for more information.

Enrollment Verification Requirement

• Chapter 30 recipients are required to verify university enrollment with the VA on the last day of each month to receive payments.

• To verify enrollment:
  • Use Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE) – This method is preferred.
  • Or call 877-823-2378 on the last day of each month. You will need to provide your VA File # (SSN) and the zip code of the address you have on file with the VA. You may only call in if there have been no changes to your enrollment since your certification (i.e. change in credits).

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Montgomery GI Bill® – Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606)

The Montgomery GI Bill® – Selected Reserve, otherwise known as Chapter 1606, provides education and training benefits to eligible members of the Selected Reserve, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard Reserves, and the Army and Air National Guard. Eligibility for this program is determined by Selected Reserve components (DoD), and VA submits payments.

• This benefit is paid by the VA monthly while in classes, directly to the student via direct deposit. View rates online at GI Bill Comparison Tool.

Enrollment Verification Requirement

• Chapter 1606 recipients are required to verify university enrollment on the last day of each month to receive payments.

• To verify enrollment:
  • Use Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE) – This method is preferred.
  • Or call 877-823-2378 on the 30th of each month. You will need to provide your VA File # (SSN) and the zip code of the address you have on file with the VA. You may only call in if there have been no changes to your enrollment since your certification (i.e. change in credits).

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Apply online via VA.GOV at: How to Apply for the GI Bill® and related benefits

VA Website to view payment rates: GI Bill® Comparison Tool