Veteran Benefits Federal and State Programs

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Veteran Benefits

Federal and State Programs

Oregon Veterans Educational Benefit

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Planning a career after military service may require additional education and training. The state of Oregon provides $150 per month for 36 months for a total of $5,600 for full-time college studies. Part-time students may recieve $100 per month for 36 months for a total of $3,600 for college studies.

Administered by the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs (ODVA), benefits are paid for classroom instruction, home study courses, and for vocational training from an accredited educational institution. Download the application forms.

Service-Connected Disabled Veterans

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E)

This

VA Program assists veterans who have service-connected disabilities with obtaining and maintaining suitable employment. VA pays the cost of all approved training programs. Subsistence allowance may also be provided.

Generally, veterans must complete a program within 12 years from their separation from military service or within 12 years from the date VA notifies them that they have a compensable service-connected disability.

Independent living services are also available for severely disabled veterans who are not currently ready to seek employment. Depending on the length of program needed, veterans may be provided up to 48 months of full-time services or their part-time equivalent. These limitations may be extended in certain circumstances.

www.vetsuccess.gov

GI Bill

Education Program

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The GI Bill (the generic term comprising various education assistance programs administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs) provides benefits to veterans, servicemembers, and some dependents of disabled or deceased veterans wishing to pursue an education. In Fiscal Year 2008, over 540,000 personnel used their GI Bill benefits.

On August 1, 2009, servicemembers of the U.S. Armed Forces may have the opportunity to transfer benefits to their spouse or dependent children. Visit www.GIBILL.VA.gov for up-to-date information on this and other education benefits. The Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 or “New GI Bill” has been enacted into law. Click here for a pamphlet explaining this new benefit.

The Post-9/11 GI Bill pays up to the highest public in-state undergraduate tuition. Your tuition and fees may exceed that amount if you are attending a private institution, graduate school or attending in a non-resident status. If you are enrolled at a Yellow Ribbon participating institution and the tuition and fees exceed the highest public in-state undergraduate tuition, additional funds may be available for your education program without an additional charge to your entitlement.

http://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/benefits.htm

Spouses & Dependents Education Programs

Oregon Veterans' Spouse & Dependent Tuition Waiver

Full tuition waiver for a bachelor’s or master’s degree at an OUS institution for a child or spouse of a member of the United States Armed Forces who either died in active duty or became 100% disabled in connection with military service.

The student must be a child (includes adopted child or stepchildren), a spouse, or un-remarried surviving spouse of a member of the United States Armed Forces who:

1) died while on active duty, or
2) incurred a service connected condition(s), rated at 100% by the Department of Veteran Affairs.

An eligible child must be 23 years of age or younger at the time the child applies for the waiver.

Download the Dependent Tuition Waiver Application

Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program (DEA)

Education and training program for eligible dependents of certain veterans. Benefit may be used for college or university degree, certificate programs, apprenticeship, and on-the-job training. You must be the son, daughter, or spouse of:

A servicemember who is hospitalized or receiving outpatient treatment for a service connected permanent and total disability and is likely to be discharged for that disability. This change is effective December 23, 2006.
A servicemember forcibly detained or interned in line of duty by a foreign government or power.
A servicemember missing in action or captured in line of duty by a hostile force.
A veteran who died from any cause while such service-connected disability was in existence.
A veteran who died or is permanently and totally disabled as the result of a service-connected disability. The disability must arise out of active service in the Armed Forces.