VA Handbook Guide for Veterans at Full Sail University

Veterans
Affairs
handbook
A guide for Veteran’s
and Full Sail University’s
Application Process
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Table of Contents
SECTION I 1 SECTION IX 13
Acronym Reference 1 Montgomery GI Bill Overview 13
Department of Veteran Affairs 1 (Reservists/National Guard)
Contact Numbers Chapter 1606
SECTION II 2 SECTION X 14
Welcome Letter 2 Reserve Educational Assistance 14
Program (REAP) Overview
SECTION III 3 Chapter 1607
Applying for Veterans GI Bill 3 SECTION XI 15
Education Benefits
Educational Dollars for Duty 15
SECTION IV 5
Post-9/11 GI Bill: 5 SECTION XII 16
The Yellow Ribbon Program 7 Military Tuition Assistance (MTA) 16
John David Fry Scholarship at 7 & Tuition Assistance (TA) Top-Up
100% without Yellow Ribbon
Chapter 33 SECTION XIII 17
Transferring Benefits 17
SECTION V 9
Montgomery GI Bill Overview: 9 SECTION XIV 18
Chapter 30 GI Bill Rates – Full-Time 18
SECTION VI 10 SECTION XV 20
VA Vocational Rehabilitation & 10 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans 20
Employment (VOC Rehab) of America
Chapter 31
SECTION XVI 21
SECTION VII 11
VA Frequently Asked Questions 21
Veterans Educational Assistance 11
Overview (Pre Montgomery GI Bill) SECTION XVII 22
Chapter 32
Helpful Websites (For reference) 22
SECTION VIII 12
Survivors' and Dependents' 12
Education Assistance Overview
Chapter 35
SECTION I
Acronym Reference
VONAPP: Veterans Online Application N.O.B.E.: Notice of Basic Eligibility

COE: Certificate of Eligibility TA: Tuition Assistance
TOE: Transfer of Entitlement Application VEAP: Veterans Educational
Assistance Program
VA: Department of Veteran Affairs
COP/P: Request for Change of Program/ DOD: Department of Defense
Place of Training
ESO: Educational Service Officer
PP: Packaging Policy Agreement (Chapter 33)
MTA: Military Tuition Assistance
DEA: Survivors’ & Dependants’ Educational
Assistance Program TATU: Tuition Assistance Top-Up
B&SS: Book and Supply Stipend IAVA: Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America
BAH: Basic Allowance for Housing EDD: Educational Dollars for Duty
STEP: State Tuition Exemption Program
Department of Veteran Affairs

Contact Numbers
VA Support: 1-800-827-1000
Florida Department of Veteran Affairs: 1-727-319-7400
GI Bill Hotline: 1-888-442-4551
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW, Florida Branch): 1-727-319-7483
American Legion Auxiliary: 1-317-569-4500
Veterans Affairs Guide 2

SECTION II
Greetings
Full Sail University would like to thank you for your service to our country. If you
(or your dependent) are planning on using your Veteran Affairs (VA) benefits while
attending Full Sail University, please follow the steps below:
yyGo to the Official VA website (www.gibill.va.gov) and apply online for your GI Bill
of choice, and follow the steps they provide (this should be done as soon as
possible since processing claims can take up to six weeks).
yyFax a copy of the following documents to Full Sail University at 407.551.1089
»» Member-4 copy or Service 2 copy of the DD214 (Does not apply for Active Duty)
»» Veterans Online Application (VONAPP)
»» Certification of Eligibility (COE)
(Once you enroll, you will be able to see the status of these forms on your “Launch” site)
yyVerify your certifications, payment, and eligibility by calling the Department of
Veteran Affairs at 1-888.442.4551.
If you have misplaced any documentation needed to initiate the process of using
VA benefits, your record can be requested at:
www.archives.gov/st-louis/military-personnel/standard-form-180.html.
Feel free to contact your Military Admissions Representative or Enrollment Guide with
any questions. Again, thank you for your service. We salute you and look forward to
serving you.
Sincerely,
Full Sail University

VA Department

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SECTIONIII
II
Applying for Veterans

GI Bill Education Benefits
TO GET STARTED WITH THE APPLICATION PROCESS VISIT WWW.GIBILL.VA.GOV;
locate the “Apply for Benefits” section which is located near the center of the screen. Click
“Apply Online (VONAPP)” from the “Apply for Benefits” menu.
1 Be sure to complete the application in one sitting. If you try to exit and save for
later, you will have to start the application process over again when you return
(this will delay your processing).
Once you have submitted the application online, you will need to either:
2 mail a copy of your Member-4 DD214 to The Department of Veteran Affairs,

Attention: RPO P.O. Box 100022, Decatur, GA 30031-7022* or attach a digital
version of the DD214 to the VONAPP before submitting. Always retain your
original Member-4 DD214.
3 Once the VA determines your eligibility, you will be mailed a copy of the
Certificate of Eligibility (COE). This is your final confirmation that you are able
to use your benefits.
Print and send a copy of your Member-4 DD214, VONAPP, and COE to Full Sail
4 as soon as possible. You may send the documents via fax to 407.551.1089,
mail them to 3300 University Boulevard, Winter Park, FL 32792 or email to
va@fullsail.com. After you have sent them, contact your Full Sail Enrollment
Guide to confirm the use of your benefits.
5
Please keep in mind that it takes 60-120 days for the VA Regional Processing
Office to handle these claims for benefits. The earlier you prepare and submit the
paperwork, the more likely you are to receive your benefits in a timely manner.
It will take 30-90 days after starting school for your VA payments to be processed
and sent to you.
*Active Duty contact your Command Educational Officer
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate

to contact your Military Representative or Enrollment Guide:
Full Sail University Fax: 407.551.1089

3300 University Blvd. Toll free: 800.575.1142
Winter Park, FL 32792 Local: 407.551.2022

SECTION IV
Post-9/11 GI Bill Chapter 33

The Post-9/11 GI Bill is a new education benefit program for individuals who served on active
duty on or after September 11, 2001. These students are now eligible for expanded benefits or
the full cost of any public college. This benefit provides Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) and
$1,000.00 a year stipend for book and supplies for students attending on-campus or
hybrid programs.
BENEFITS
Pays up to $295 per credit hour, at 100% eligibility
Per the COE, student must be 100% eligible to receive Yellow Ribbon*
(anyone less than 100% will NOT be eligible for Yellow Ribbon,
this includes dependents using transfer benefits).
Students taking classes on campus and/or hybrid version and 100% eligible according
to the COE will be entitled to Basic Allowance for Housing at a maximum of $1,461.00 per
month. They may also be eligible for the Books and Supplies Stipend ($1,000.00 max
at 100% eligibility)
Online students do not receive the Basic Allowance for Housing but will receive the
Books and Supplies Stipend, an annual amount that is directly paid to the student
(maximum is $1000.00 at 100%)
Active Duty - tuition is completely covered, but are NOT eligible to receive Yellow Ribbon,
Books and Supplies Stipend, or Basic Allowance for Housing
* See Yellow Ribbon section
DOCUMENTS FULL SAIL NEEDS FROM STUDENT

Copy of Member-4 or Service-2 - DD214
Copy of VONAPP VA Form 22-1990
Copy of COE - Certificate of Eligibility
Chapter 33 Packaging Policy (signed)
Change of Program / Place of Training: VA Form 22-1995
(if applicable)
ff Send a copy of these forms to Full Sail as soon as possible. You may send the
documents via fax to 407.551.1089, mail them to 3300 University Boulevard, Winter
Park, FL 32792 or email to va@fullsail.com.
Visit www.gibill.va.gov for more information.

SECTION IV
 Cont. 9/11 Post GI Bill Chapter 33
Basic Eligibility
Only active duty service performed after September 10, 2001, may be considered for determining
eligibility for this new benefit. A service member or Veteran must have served at least 90 aggre-
gate days on active duty. However, individuals honorably discharged for a service-connected dis-
ability who served 30 days after September 10, 2001, may also establish eligibility. Active duty for
training does not qualify as eligible active duty.
Basic Benefits
The maximum basic benefit (100%) provided as follows:
yyCost of tuition and fees, not to exceed the most expensive in-state undergraduate tuition at a
public institution of higher learning in the state you are attending school
yyMonthly housing allowance equal to the basic allowance for housing payable to an E-5 with
dependents in the same zip code as the school
yyYearly book and supplies stipend of up to $1,000 per year.
The maximum basic benefit is earned after servicing an aggregate of 36 months of active duty ser-
vice or after 30 days of continuous service for those individuals who are discharged for a service-
connected disability. Individuals serving between 90 days and 36 months of aggregate active duty
service will be eligible for a percentage of the maximum benefit.
The percentage level ranges from 40% of the basic benefit for those whose service is between 90
days and six months to 90% for those who served between 30 and 36 months. For example, an
individual with five months, of qualifying service could receive 40% of the monthly housing al-
lowance, and a maximum of $400 books and supplies stipend. The following chart represents the
maximum percentage payable based on the length of an individual's aggregate active duty service:
INDIVIDUALS SERVING AN AGGREGATE PERIOD INCLUDES ENTRY PERCENTAGE

OF ACTIVE DUTY AFTER LEVEL AND SKILL OF MAXIMUM
SEPTEMBER 10, 2001, OF: TRAINING? BENEFIT
At least 36 months Yes 100
At least 30 continuous days on active duty
(Discharge due to service-connected disability) Yes 100
At least 30 months, but less than 36 months Yes 90
At least 24 months, but less than 30 months Yes 80
At least 18 months, but less than 24 months No 70
At least 90 days, but less than 06 months No 40
Source: Keith M. Wilson, Director, VA Education Service
Visit www.gibill.va.gov/post-911/post-911-gi-bill-summary for more information

SECTION IV
The Yellow Ribbon Program Chapter 33

Full Sail is proud to announce that we are a participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program. We have
partnered with the Department of Veterans Affairs in an agreement to award up to $2,000 each
($4,000) per academic year. *This award applies to those students who are at 100% tier rate of
Chapter 33 GI Bill benefits (based on service requirements). Therefore, you may be eligible if:
yyYou served an aggregate period of active duty after September 10, 2001, of at least 36 months
yyYou were honorably discharged from active duty for a service connected disability and you
served 30 continuous days after September 10, 2001
yyYou are a dependent eligible for Transfer of Entitlement under the Post-9/11 GI Bill based on a
Veteran’s service under the eligibility criteria listed above.
* This amount is reviewed annually and is subject to change at any time without notice.
John David Fry Scholarship Chapter 33

Chapter 33 at 100% without Yellow Ribbon
The Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry (JDF) Scholarship, amends the Post-9/11 GI Bill
(Chapter 33) to include the children of service members who have died in the line of duty after
September 10, 2001, with children being able to use the benefits until they reach age 33. Every
child will receive 36 months of benefits. Eligible children attending school may receive up to the
highest public, in-state (Florida) undergraduate tuition and fees, plus a monthly living stipend
and book allowance under this program.
Rules for eligible children serving, or who have served, in the Armed Forces:
yy If the child is eligible under the Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty, Montgomery GI Bill Selected
yyReserve, and/or the Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP), then he or she must
relinquish eligibility under one of those programs to receive benefits under Post-9/11 GI Bill
yyA child’s character of discharge from his or her own service does not impact eligibility
resulting from death in the line of duty of a parent
yyA child on active duty will receive benefits at the active duty benefit rate (eligible for unlimited
tuition and fees but not eligible for monthly housing allowance or books and supplies stipend)

SECTION IV
 Cont. John David Fry Scholarship

Children who have used or wish to use entitlement under Dependents’ Educational Assistance
(Chapter 35) see page 12 for more information:
yyIf a child is eligible for the John David Fry Scholarship, he or she may be eligible for VA’s
Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program (DEA). Although the benefits cannot be used
at the same time, a child may be eligible for up to 45 months of benefits between the two
programs. Find out more about DEA at http://ht.ly/1ET7N.
yyIf a child already used DEA anytime from August 1, 2009 – July 31, 2010, he or she may
retroactively use the Fry Scholarship instead. Apply on VA Form 22-5490, Dependents’
Application for VA Education Benefits. Select the Chapter 33 option on question 18B.
BENEFITS
Student will receive $295.00 per credit hour
Automatically 100% eligible
Not eligible for Yellow Ribbon
Student has until the age of 33 to use John David Fry benefits
Entitled for 36 months of benefits
Retroactive to August 1, 2009

Same VONAPP used as Chapter 35 (VA Form 22-5490)
VA Form 22-5495 (if transferring from another school)
ff Send a copy of your VONAPP and COE to Full Sail as soon as
possible. You may send the documents via fax to 407.551.1089,
mail them to 3300 University Boulevard, Winter Park, FL 32792
or email to va@fullsail.com.
Source: www.gibill.va.gov

SECTION V
Montgomery GI Bill Overview Chapter 30

In 1984 a Congressman by the name of Gillespie V. “Sonny” Montgomery improved the
existing GI Bill Education benefits and created what is now known as “The Montgomery GI
Bill”(MGIB). The Chapter 30 version of the Montgomery GI Bill requires active duty service
members to contribute $100 per month for the first 12 months of their enlistment; when using
the benefits, they will receive $1426* monthly as a full-time student for a maximum of 36
months of education benefits. MGIB may also be used while on active duty. However, each
service has additional educational benefit programs for active duty members, and most delay
using MGIB benefits until after separation, discharge, or retirement.
* Amount is reviewed annually by the Department of VA and is subject to change without notice
Buy-Up Option
The Buy-Up option allows active duty members to contribute up to $600 more toward their
MGIB. For every dollar the service member contributes, the federal government contributes $8.
Those who contribute the maximum ($600) will receive $5,400 in additional funds, but not until
after leaving active duty. The additional contribution must be made while still on active duty.
Time limit/eligibility
MGIB benefits may be used up to 10 years from the date of last discharge or release from
active duty. The 10-year period can be extended by the amount of time a service member was
prevented from training during that period because of a disability or because he/she was held
by a foreign government or power. The 10-year period can also be extended if one reenters
active duty for 90 days or more after becoming eligible. The extension ends 10 years from the
date of separation from the later period. Periods of active duty of less than 90 days qualify for
extensions only if one was separated for one of the following:
yyA service-connected disability
yyA medical condition existing before active duty
yyHardship

DD214 - Member-4 or Service-2
Copy of COE
Change of Program / Place of Training - COP/P – VA Form 22-1995 (if applicable)
ff Send a copy of your Member-4 DD214, VONAPP, and COE to Full Sail as soon as
possible. You may send the documents via fax to 407.551.1089, mail them to
3300 University Boulevard, Winter Park, FL 32792 or email to va@fullsail.com.

SECTION VI
VA Vocational Rehabilitation &

Employment (VOC Rehab) Chapter 31
Chapter 31 is a vocational rehabilitation program that serves eligible active duty service
members and Veterans with service-connected disability with a rating of 30% or greater and
apply for vocational rehabilitation services within 12 years of the separation of active duty or
from when the Veteran was first notified of a service connected disability. Those qualifying as
“Veterans” must have received, or eventually receive, an honorable or other-than-dishonorable
discharge. Participants have 48 months of program entitlement to complete an individual
vocational rehabilitation plan.
Employment Handicap vs. Serious Employment Handicap

An Employment Handicap is an impairment of the individual’s ability to prepare for, obtain
or retain employment consistent with his or her abilities, aptitudes, and interests. A Serious
Employment Handicap is a significant impairment of the individual’s ability to prepare for,
obtain or retain employment consistent with his or her abilities, aptitudes, and interests.
*Student needs to be enrolled at Full Sail University in order to use these benefits
PROCEDURE
Visit VONAPP website (http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp), fill out form
VA Form 28-1900.
Contact the VA department at Full Sail University at va@fullsail.com to request a
personal schedule for your Voc Rehab counselor.
The counselor is to submit the VA Form 28-1905 to Full Sail VA department,
which will be certified and forwarded to Full Sail's Business office for invoicing.
Students attending classes on campus need to contact the Vocational Rehab Counselor
at 407.835.5600 and ask for instructions.
Students attending classes online need to contact the nearest Veterans Affairs office to
obtain the number for your local Voc Rehab office.
Not able to use in conjunction with Chapter 30 or Chapter 33
Visit www.vetsccess.gov for more information

Form 28-1905 from Voc Rehab Counselor - Authorization and certification of entrance or
reentrance into rehabilitation and certification of status.
ff Send a copy of your Member-4 to Full Sail as soon as possible. You may send the
documents via fax to 407.551.1089, mail them to

SECTION VII
Veterans Educational Assistance

Overview (Pre-Montgomery GI Bill) Chapter 32
The Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP) applies to those who served during the Vietnam
Era and entered active duty between January 1, 1977 and June 30, 1985. Veterans who qualify
for VEAP would have made contributions from their military pay to participate in this education
benefit program.
BENEFITS
VEAP pays out to the student at a 2-1 ratio of what was paid into it during the student’s
service. The exact amount can only be determined by contacting the Department of
Veteran Affairs at 1-888.442.4551 or www.gibill.va.gov/contact/

VONAPP VA Form 22-1990
COE - Certificate of Eligibility
possible. You may send the documents via fax to 407.551.1089, mail them to 3300
University Boulevard, Winter Park, FL 32792 or email to va@fullsail.com.

SECTION VIII
Survivors and Dependents Education

Assistance Overview Chapter 35
The Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program (DEA) provides education
and training opportunities to eligible dependents of Veterans who are permanently and totally
disabled due to a service-related condition, or who died while on active duty or as a result of a
service-related condition.
BENEFITS
Provides a monthly payment of $936.00 paid directly to the student*.
The veteran needs to be 100% disabled as determined by the VA, as benefits will be
applied to the survivor / dependents.
Benefits max out at 45 months.
Death due to service connected injuries/conditions.

* Amount is reviewed annually by the Department of VA and is subject to change without notice

VA File # (veterans Social Security Number plus the suffix code assigned by the VA) –
VA assigns VA file number after processing the VONAPP
Change of Program / Place of Training VA Form 22-5495
COE - Certificate of Eligibility
ff Send a copy of VONAPP, COE and VA file number to Full Sail as soon as possible.
You may send the documents via fax to 407.551.1089, mail them to 3300 University
Boulevard, Winter Park, FL 32792 or email to va@fullsail.com.

SECTION IX
Montgomery GI Bill Overview

(Reservists/National Guard) Chapter 1606
The Montgomery GI Bill — Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) program may be available to members
of the Selected Reserve, including all military branch reserve components, as well as the Army
National Guard and Air National Guard.
BENEFITS
Provides a monthly payment of $337.00 paid directly to the student.

Copy of Notice of Basic Eligibility (N.O.B.E) forms 2384 or 2384-1 - get this from their
Command’s Educational Officer (without the N.O.B.E the VA Department will be unable
to certify the student)
ff Send a copy of your N.O.B.E., VONAPP, and COE to Full Sail as soon as possible.
You may send the documents via fax to 407.551.1089, mail them to 3300 University
Boulevard, Winter Park, FL 32792 or email to va@fullsail.com.

SECTION X
Reserve Educational Assistance

Program (REAP) Overview Chapter 1607
REAP is a Department of Defense education benefit program designed to provide educational
assistance to members of the Reserve components called or ordered to active duty in response
to a war or national emergency (contingency operation) as declared by the President or
Congress. This program makes certain Reservists who were activated for at least 90 days after
September 11, 2001, are either eligible for education benefits or eligible for increased benefits.
$600 Buy-up Program

Some Reservists may contribute up to an additional $600 to the GI Bill to receive increased
monthly benefits. For an additional $600 contribution, the service member may receive up
to $5,400 in additional GI Bill benefits. The Reservist must be a member of a Ready Reserve
component (Selected Reserve, Individual Ready Reserve, or Inactive National Guard) to pay
into the “buy-up” program.
BENEFITS
Monthly payment is based on the total amount of active duty months served,
see page 18 (GI Bill rates)

Copy of Member-4 or Service-2 - DD214
Copy of COE
possible. You may send the documents via fax to 407.551.1089, mail them to 3300
University Boulevard, Winter Park, FL 32792 or email to va@fullsail.com.

SECTION XI
Educational Dollars for Duty

Florida Educational Dollars for Duty (EDD)
Pays a prorated per-credit hour amount toward tuition at a private University. Amounts
determined by EDD Director. Additionally you can apply for Florida National Guard sponsored
scholarship (NGOA-F) for $1,000.
Eligibility
Air/Army National Guard member who has less than 15 years of service and joined the Florida
National Guard after July 1, 1997. The service member has five years to use benefit from date of
eligibility and has a three-year obligation after completing degree or from last semester of usage
of funds. Service member is required to sign agreement prior to utilization of the program.
The requirements of the program are:
17 years of age or older

Domiciled in the state
Member in good standing in the active National Guard throughout the academic term
Continuous participation in the active National Guard
Complete a memorandum of agreement to serve in the active National Guard for
three years completion of studies

SECTION XII
Military Tuition Assistance (MTA) &

Tuition Assistance (TA) TOP – Up
Military Tuition Assistance (Active Duty)
MTA pays $250 per credit hour and a maximum of $4,500 per fiscal year and is paid by the
Department of Defense (DOD). In order to qualify for this assistance the service member will
inform the VA Department at Full Sail they wish to use TA. Once enrolled in school, Full Sail will
draft a degree plan detailing your courses, cost per credit hour, and dates.
PROCESS
The student will need to upload the degree plan to the online education
portal/send to their post Education Services Officer.
The (ESO) will give the student the Tuition Assistance Authorization form to
forward to Full Sail's VA Department*.
Full Sail's VA Department will forward to Full Sails Business Office for invoicing.
This process must be done for every course.
ff *Send copies of your degree plan via fax to 407.551.1089, mail them to
Tuition Assistance Top-Up (TATU)

This assistance has the same attributes and follows the same rules as MTA, but works in
conjunction with the GI Bill to fully cover a student’s tuition. TA contributes the $250 per-credit
hour and $4,500 maximum per fiscal year, and then tops off the tuition coverage by taking from
the monthly GI Bill payments to cover what the TA doesn’t.

SECTION XIII
Transferring Benefits
TO DEPENDENTS FROM ACTIVE DUTY CONTRIBUTOR

Student- enroll in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (D.E.E.R.S)
program*/ Children of the Active Duty contributor must do so before their 25th birthday
Veteran needs to log on the Department of Defense Transfer Education Benefits website
http://www.defense.gov/home/features/2009/0409_gibill/
(Compatible only with Internet Explorer)
Submit request to transfer benefits to the dependents by using the
Transferability Application
Dependent will need to go to VONAPP website and complete the VONAPP –
VA Form 22-1990e
You will receive a copy of the Certificate of Eligibility
ff Send a copy of your VONAPP, and COE to Full Sail as soon as possible. You may
send the documents via fax to 407.551.1089, mail them to 3300 University Boulevard,
Winter Park, FL 32792 or email to va@fullsail.com
* Visit www.dmdc.osd.mil/deers/ to enroll. (Compatible only with Internet Explorer)
FROM SCHOOL TO SCHOOL

Complete Change of Program / Place of Training VONAPP VA Form 22-1995 (VET & TOE),
Chapter 35 & JDF VA Form 22-5495program*/ Children of the Active Duty contributor
must do so before their 25th birthday
ff Send a copy of your Member-4 DD214, VONAPP, and COE to Full Sail as soon
as possible. You may send the documents via fax to 407.551.1089,
mail them to 3300 University Boulevard, Winter Park, FL 32792
or email to va@fullsail.com.
Transferring from Chapter 30 to Chapter 33

To use these benefits, fill out the VONAPP VA Form 22-1990 and note those individuals
transferring from the Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30) will have a proportional amount of
their basic $1,200 contribution refunded in the last monthly housing allowance payment when
entitlement exhausts. Individuals who do not exhaust entitlement under the Post-9/11 GI Bill will
not receive a refund. A refund of the $600 additional contribution is not authorized.
Source: Keith M. Wilson, Director, VA Education Service


SECTION XIV
GI Bill Rates – Full-Time
Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30) Increased Educational Allowance

Effective October 1, 2010
Educational assistance allowance for trainees under the Montgomery GI Bill – active duty
(Chapter 30 of title 38 U.S.C.); the following basic monthly rates are effective October 1, 2010.
The following rates apply to those completing an enlistment of three years or more.
Institutional Training TRAINING TIME MONTHLY RATE
Full-Time $1,426.00
Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 1606) Reservist/National Guard

Increased Educational Assistance Allowance
Educational assistance allowance for trainees under the Montgomery GI Bill – selected reserve
Full-Time $337.00
Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP)

Educational assistance allowance for trainees under the reserve educational assistance program
Institutional Training TRAINING TIME CONSECUTIVE CONSECUTIVE CONSECUTIVE

SERVICE OF 90 SERVICE OF 1 SERVICE OF 2
DAYS BUT LESS YEAR + YEARS +
THAN ONE YEAR
Full-Time $570.40 $855.60 $1,140.80

SECTION XIV
 Cont. GI Bill Rates – Full-Time
Survivors’ and Dependents’ – (DEA/Chapter 35)

Educational assistance allowance for trainees under the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational
Assistance Program (Chapter 35 of title 38 U.S.C.); the following basic monthly rates are effective
October 1, 2010.
Full-Time $936.00
Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) Educational Assistance Allowance

Educational assistance allowance for trainees under the Post-9/11 GI Bill –active duty and selected
reserve (Chapter 33 of title 38 U.S.C); the following basic rates are effective August 1, 2010 for the
state of Florida.
Institutional Training TRAINING TIME TUITION RATE BAH YELLOW RIBBON

PROGRAM
Full-Time $295.00/credit hr at $1,461.00 at $4,000.00 if

100% Benefits 100% Benefits eligible at Full Sail
Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship

Public Law 111-32 for educational assistance allowance for trainees under the Post-9/11 GI Bill
(Chapter 33 of title 38 U.S.C) for the children of service members who have died in the line of
duty after September 10, 2001; the following basic rates are effective August 1, 2010 for the
state of Florida.
Institutional Training TRAINING TIME TUITION RATE BAH YELLOW RIBBON

PROGRAM
Full-Time $295.00/credit hr at $1,461.00 at Not Eligible

100% Benefits 100% Benefits

*Rates are subject to change without notice

SECTION XV
Iraq and Afghanistan

Veterans of America
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) is the nation’s first and largest nonprofit
organization for Veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and has more than 125,000 Veteran
members and civilian supporters nationwide. Founded in 2004 by Paul Rieckhoff, a First Lieutenant
in the United States Army who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom, its mission is to improve
the lives of this country’s newest generation of Veterans and their families. IAVA was originally
founded as Operation Truth, a nonprofit Veterans’ organization that sought to “amplify the soldiers’
voice in the American public dialogue” in order to “educate the American public about the truth of
the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan from the perspective of the soldiers who have experienced them
first-hand." IAVA addresses critical issues facing new Veterans and their families, including mental
health injuries, a stretched VA system, inadequate health care for female Veterans, and GI Bill
educational benefits. IAVA also provides valuable resources and empowers Veterans to connect
with one another, fostering a strong and lasting community.
Source: www.iava.org
BENEFITS
Award is equal to the amount of a maximum Pell Grant ($5,550) for the
award year 10/11 – not to exceed the cost of attendance for that award year.
DOCUMENTS FULL SAIL NEEDS FROM STUDENTS

Student must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
www.fafsa.ed.gov
Must be under 24 years old or
Enrolled in college at least part-time at the time of the parent’s or guardian’s death
ff Send a copy of your VONAPP, and COE to Full Sail as soon as possible.
You may send the documents via fax to 407.551.1089, mail them to

SECTION XVI
VA Frequently
Asked Questions
1 What Chapters of the GI Bill are available at Full Sail?
»» Chapter 33 – Post-9/11 GI Bill
»» John David Fry Scholarship – Chapter 33 at 100% without Yellow Ribbon
»» Chapter 30 – Montgomery GI Bill
»» Chapter 31 – VA Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment
»» Chapter 32 – Veterans Educational Assistance (pre-Montgomery GI Bill)
»» Chapter 35 – Survivors and Dependents Education Assistance
»» Chapter 1606 – Montgomery GI Bill (Reservists/National Guard)
»» Chapter 1607 – Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP)
2 Am I eligible for VA benefits, and what program would work best for me?
»» Please contact your local VA office to determine your eligibility. Contact your
Military Admissions Representative at Full Sail to discuss the programs and which
one will fit your needs the best.
3 Which is better the Post-9/11 Bill (Chapter 33) or the GI Bill (Chapter 30)?
»» Comparison chart can be found at:
www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/CH33/Benefit_Comparison_Chart.htm
4 oes Full Sail accept the Florida State National Guard Program
D
Educational State Tuition Exemption Program (STEP)?
»» Currently Full Sail is not eligible to participate in the STEP program.
5 Is there a GPA or Attendance requirement in order to receive my benefits?

Will the VA pay for classes that I have failed?
»» Yes – you must meet and maintain both requirements. You must maintain at least
a 1.0 GPA and at least a 90% overall attendance for your degree program. Failure to
meet these requirements will result in benefits being terminated until the GPA and/
or attendance has been raised. It depends on the reason for failing. The VA will pay
for classes that you have failed proving you failed for grades. However, they will
not pay if you failed a class for attendance.
6 How long will it take for a correction to my VA claim to reflect on my file?

»» Once the Full Sail’s VA Department submits corrections to your file, it will take the
VA at least eight weeks from the date of submission to post the correction to your file.
7 Does Full Sail’s VA Department work for the Department of Veteran Affairs?
»» No. We are Full Sail’s liaison to the VA. Should you have any questions regarding
your application status, pay delays or requesting documents, you will need to
contact the Department of Veteran Affairs directly.

SECTION XVII
Helpful Websites (For reference)

D.E.E.R.S. Enrollment Website
http://www.dmdc.osd.mil/appj/address/login/SelectLogin.do
Department of Defense Website for Transferring Chapter33 Benefits. Internet Explorer only.
http://www.dmdc.osd.mil/TEB
Submit benefits issues to the GI Bill website

http://www.gibill.va.gov/ask_a_question_warning.htm
John David Fry Scholarship

http://www.allmilitary.com/spouseandfamily/blog/children/marine-gunnery-sergeant-john-
david-fry-scholarship
VA’s GI Bill website

http://www.gibill.va.gov
Vonapp Website
http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp
Wave Website for verifying benefits (Chapter30, Chapter1606, and Chapter1607 only)
http://www.gibill.va.gov/wave/index.do
Navy and Marine Core Relief Society

http://www.nmcrs.org/index.html
Air Force Aid Society

http://www.afas.org/index.cfm
Army Emergency Relief Society

http://www.aerhq.org
VA Mortgage Center (for education scholarships)

http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/index-test.html
Veterans of Foreign Wars

http://www.vfw.org
Fast Web (scholarships)

http://www.fastweb.com
MilitaryTA.com – military scholarships

http://www.militaryta.com/scholarships/index.p2.shtml
College Scholarships.org – Veteran Scholarships

http://www.collegescholarships.org/scholarships/Veterans.htm
Veterans Scholarships
http://www.DODvets.com/scholarship.asp

SECTION XVII
 Cont. Helpful Website References

Military.com scholarship finder (must be a member)
http://aid.military.com/scholarship/search-for-scholarships.do?ESRC=ggl_edu_
schkw&nipkw=Veteran%20scholarships
Purple Hearts Association Scholarships

http://www.purpleheart.org/Scholarships/Default.aspx
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America

http://iava.org/
Credit Union Student Loans

http://www.custudentloans.org
Foothill-De Anza Foundation for Veterans

http://www.scholarshipsforVeterans.org
American Legion
http://www.legion.org
American Legion Auxiliary (Scholarships)

http://www.legion-aux.org
Department of Veteran Services

http://www.mass.gov
Armed Forces Foundation

http://www.armedforcesfoundation.org/index1.html
Dolphin Scholarship Foundation

http://www.dolphinscholarship.org
First Command Educational Foundation

http://www.fcef.com
Scholarships for Military Children

http://www.militaryscholar.org
Military Loans (Active Duty and Veterans)

http://www.vailarmedforces.com
CollegeDegrees.com College grants for Veterans

http://www.collegedegrees.com/financial-aid/grants/specialty/Veteran-college-grants

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Veterans

VONAPP: Veterans Online Application N.O.B.E.: Notice of Basic Eligibility

STEP: State Tuition Exemption Program

Department of Veteran Affairs

Veterans Affairs Guide 2

Full Sail University

Veterans Affairs Guide 3

Applying for Veterans

2 mail a copy of your Member-4 DD214 to The Department of Veteran Affairs,

*Active Duty contact your Command Educational Officer

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate

Full Sail University Fax: 407.551.1089

Veterans Affairs Guide 4

Post-9/11 GI Bill Chapter 33

DOCUMENTS FULL SAIL NEEDS FROM STUDENT

Visit www.gibill.va.gov for more information.

Veterans Affairs Guide 5

 Cont. 9/11 Post GI Bill Chapter 33

INDIVIDUALS SERVING AN AGGREGATE PERIOD INCLUDES ENTRY PERCENTAGE

Veterans Affairs Guide 6

The Yellow Ribbon Program Chapter 33

John David Fry Scholarship Chapter 33

Veterans Affairs Guide 7

 Cont. John David Fry Scholarship

DOCUMENTS FULL SAIL NEEDS FROM STUDENT

Veterans Affairs Guide 8

Montgomery GI Bill Overview Chapter 30

DOCUMENTS FULL SAIL NEEDS FROM STUDENT

Visit www.gibill.va.gov for more information.

Veterans Affairs Guide 9

VA Vocational Rehabilitation &

Employment Handicap vs. Serious Employment Handicap

Not able to use in conjunction with Chapter 30 or Chapter 33

Visit www.vetsccess.gov for more information

DOCUMENTS FULL SAIL NEEDS FROM STUDENT

Visit www.gibill.va.gov for more information.

Veterans Affairs Guide 10

Veterans Educational Assistance

DOCUMENTS FULL SAIL NEEDS FROM STUDENT

Visit www.gibill.va.gov for more information.

Veterans Affairs Guide 11

Survivors and Dependents Education

Benefits max out at 45 months.

Death due to service connected injuries/conditions.

DOCUMENTS FULL SAIL NEEDS FROM STUDENT

Change of Program / Place of Training VA Form 22-5495

COE - Certificate of Eligibility

Visit www.gibill.va.gov for more information.

Veterans Affairs Guide 12

Montgomery GI Bill Overview

DOCUMENTS FULL SAIL NEEDS FROM STUDENT

Change of Program / Place of Training - COP/P – VA Form 22-1995 (if applicable)

Visit www.gibill.va.gov for more information.

Veterans Affairs Guide 13

Reserve Educational Assistance

$600 Buy-up Program

DOCUMENTS FULL SAIL NEEDS FROM STUDENT

Veterans Affairs Guide 14

Educational Dollars for Duty

17 years of age or older

Veterans Affairs Guide 15

Military Tuition Assistance (MTA) &

5 Is there a GPA or Attendance requirement in order to receive my benefits?