New Student VA Information

• The *Montgomery GI Bill® (MGIB) reimburses tuition costs through an educational assistance allowance.
• The Post-9/11 *GI Bill® applies direct funds to cover a portion of costs for tuition, fees, and books.
• Tuition Assistance gives a portion of funds to cover costs of tuition and fees. This program is sponsored by the specific branch of the military you serve.

• The Tuition Assistance Top-Up Program provides the remaining funds for tuition costs that are not covered under the Tuition Assistance program.
• The VA Veteran Readiness and Employment Program offers benefits to veterans with service-connected disabilities.

• WBU Veteran Student Checklist
• Parent Institution Letter
• WBU VA Form

**VA Forms must be turned into the Business Office prior to registration. You can also mail them to the Business Office at ta@wbu.edu

• Chapter 30 - *Montgomery GI Bill® - Active Duty Educational Assistance Program (new).
• Chapter 31 - Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E).
• Chapter 32 - Post-Vietnam Era Veteran's Educational Assistance Program (VEAP).
• Chapter 33 - Post 9/11 Veteran's Educational Assistance Act of 2008.
• Chapter 35 - Dependent's Educational Assistance Program.
• Chapter 1606 - Montgomery GI Bill® - Selected Reserve Educational Assistance Program.
• Chapter 1607 - Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP).