The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs allows eligible veterans, reserve and active duty members to undergo approved education and training programs, depending on the type of military service.
There are different programs made available, such as the Post 9/11 GI Bill, the Montgomery GI Bill, the Reserve Educational Assistance Program, and the Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program.
The Post 9/11 GI Bill provides financial support for education and housing. Approved training under this program includes undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as vocational or technical training.
The Montgomery GI Bill provides up to 36 months of education benefits, which can be used for degrees, certificate programs, flight training, apprenticeship and correspondence courses.
The Reserved Educational Assistance Program provides for educational benefits for members of the Reserve who are called into active duty.
The Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program offers up to 45 months of educational benefits to eligible dependents of veterans who died on active duty or those who have been permanently and totally disabled due to a service-connected condition.
In order for eligible veterans to claim their education and training benefits, they must apply within 10 years upon being released from active duty; for the Reserve and National Guard members, they have until 14 years from the date of their eligibility, unless they leave before completing their obligation.
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