The Department of Veterans Affairs administers a variety of education benefit programs. Many Veterans and active duty personnel can qualify for more than one education benefits program. For more information about these programs, click on the links below.
Chapter 33 or The Post-9/11 GI Bill
The Post-9/11 GI Bill provides financial support for education and housing to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service on or after September 11, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. You must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
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Chapter 30 or The Montgomery GI Bill
The MGIB program provides up to 36 months of education benefits. This benefit may be used for degree and certificate programs, flight training, apprenticeship/on-the-job training and correspondence courses. Remedial, deficiency, and refresher courses may be approved under certain circumstances. Generally, benefits are payable for 10 years following your release from active duty. This program is also commonly known as Chapter 30.
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REAP (Reserve Educational Assistance Program)
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 either eligible for education benefits or eligible for increased benefits.
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VEAP (Veterans Educational Assistance Program)
VEAP is available if you elected to make contributions from your military pay to participate in this education benefit program. Your contributions are matched on a $2 for $1 basis by the Government. You may use these benefits for degree, certificate, correspondence, apprenticeship/on-the-job training programs, and vocational flight training programs. In certain circumstances, remedial, deficiency, and refresher training may also be available.
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Chapter 35 or Survivors & Dependents Assistance (DEA)
Dependents' Educational Assistance provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of certain veterans. The program offers up to 45 months of education benefits. These benefits may be used for degree and certificate programs, apprenticeship, and on-the-job training. If you are a spouse, you may take a correspondence course. Remedial, deficiency, and refresher courses may be approved under certain circumstances.
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Online Education Benefits Application (VONAPP)
The VONAPP (Veterans On Line Application) website is an official U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) website that enables service members, veterans and their beneficiaries, and other designated individuals to apply for benefits using the Internet.
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Are you a member of the National Guard, a Veteran, active military personnel, or the dependent of a Veteran? Do you want to find out if you qualify for educational benefits while attending North Shore Community College?
STEP 1:
Visit the US Department of Veterans Affairs website to find out if you qualify for Educational Benefits. Once you have determined your eligibility complete the Veterans ON-line Application for VA benefits (VONAPP).
STEP 2:
Apply for Admission to the college. You can apply either online or by visiting the Enrollment Center at the Lynn or Danvers campus. To speed up the process please bring a copy of your high school diploma, transcript or G.E.D. scores.
STEP 3:
Meet with NSCC staff to discuss your benefit eligibility, program of study, and the registration process.
Please bring with you the following:
To set up an appointment to discuss benefits eligibility contact:
Ray Parker
Email: rparker@northshore.edu
Phone (Danvers): (978) 762-4000 x2132
Phone (Lynn): (781) 593-6722 x6683
STEP 4:
Attend an Orientation and register for courses.
Contact the college's Veterans Academic Counselor, Ray Parker, if you have any changes in your course schedule, program major, or change of address during the semester.
If you wish to continue with your education at NSCC, please contact Ray Parker rparker@northshore.edu to discuss your educational plans and confirm that the courses you select maintain your eligibility.
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