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Veterans Benefits
Veterans attending North Central State College may be eligible to receive benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs when pursuing most associate degree programs.
Benefits are available under the following programs:
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Chapter 30 |
Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty
For veterans who served under active duty and contributed to the GI Bill fund
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Chapter 33 |
Post 9/11 GI Bill
The Post 9/11 GI Bill is for individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service on or after 09/11/01, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days
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Chapter 1606 |
Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve/Ohio National Guard
For members of Selected Reserve or Ready Reserve
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Chapter 1607 |
Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP)
Members of the Reserves of the Armed forces who are called to duty for 90 days or more. Members may be eligible after serving 90 consecutive days on active duty after September 11, 2001
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Chapter 31 |
Vocational Rehabilitation
For veterans with a service-connected disability
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Chapter 35 |
Survivor & Dependent Educational Assistance
For children and spouses of veterans whose death or disability is100% service-connected
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VRAP |
Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP)
VRAP offers up to 12 months of training assistance to unemployed Veterans.
The VRAP offers 12 months of training assistance to Veterans who:
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Are at least 35 but no more than 60 years old
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Are unemployed on the date of application
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Received an other than dishonorable discharge
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Are not be eligible for any other VA education benefit program (e.g.: the Post-9/11 GI Bill, Montgomery GI Bill, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Assistance)
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Are not in receipt of VA compensation due to unemployability
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Are not enrolled in a federal or state job training program
The program is limited to 45,000 participants from July 1, 2012, through September 30, 2012, and 54,000 participants from October 1, 2012, through March 31, 2014. Participants must attend full-time in order to receive up to 12 months of assistance equal to the monthly full-time payment rate under the Montgomery GI Bill–Active Duty program ($1,564 effective October 1, 2012).
Participants must be enrolled in a VA approved program of education offered by a community college or technical school. The program must lead to an Associate Degree, Non-College Degree, or a Certificate, and train the Veteran for a high demand occupation.
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How to Apply for Educational Benefits
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Determine if you are eligible for benefits. Call the VA if you are uncertain (1-888-GI BILL-1). Note: each program has individual requirements for eligibility
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All applications should be submitted online at http://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/education_forms.htm .
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For the GI Bill and Post 9/11 GI Bill(Chapter 30 and Chapter 33), complete an application (Form 22-1990). Please note you must submit a copy of your application and a copy of your DD-214 with Member 4 showing "Honorable Discharge" to the VA Certifying official .
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For Selected Reserve Educational Assistance (Chapter 1606), complete an application (Form 22-1990). Please note you must submit a copy of your application and a copy Notice of Basic Eligibility ("NOBE" Form 2384 obtained through your unit's Education Liaison) to the VA Certifying official .
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For Vocational Rehabilitation (Chapter 31) benefits, contact your local representative. The Cleveland area number is 216-522-3536. The Columbus area number is 614-469-6780.
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For Survivor & Dependents (Chapter 35) benefits, complete the Application for Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance application (Form 22-5490). Please note you must submit a copy of your application to the VA Certifying Official.
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You will receive a Certificate of Eligibility. Submit one copy to Financial Aid Office, located in Kee Hall.
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For each semester submit an NC State Request for Veterans Benefits form after registering for classes. Register and submit your paperwork as early as possible to minimize delays.
Benefit Questions
For specific questions regarding your GI Bill Educational Benefits, please call the GI Bill Hotline at: 1-888-GIBILL-1. Questions specific to your benefits, eligibility, expiration of benefits or payments should be directed to this phone number. Unfortunately, we do not have access to this information, and are unable to provide any information specific to your benefit allotment.
Information about Montgomery GI Bill pay rates can be found here.
Information about all VA benefits can be found on the US Department of Veteran's Affairs website at: http://www.va.gov.
GI Bill Update: For important information about the changes to the GI Bill recently signed into law (Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2008), please visit: http://www.gibill.va.gov and follow the links to additional information. Students should not contact the GI Bill hotline at this time. Students can sign up to receive additional information regarding updates through the GI Bill site.
Changes
Notify the NC State VA Certifying Official of any changes in enrollment, address, or major. Please note you must submit copies off all paperwork to the VA certifying official. Change of major forms for the VA can be found here
Transfer students, must complete a Change of Program or Place of Training application
Other information for Veterans
Ohio National Guard Scholarship
Students who have enlisted, re-enlisted or extended their obligation for six years in the Ohio National Guard are eligible to receive a grant to pay for 100 percent of their tuition. Interested students should contact their local guard unit for details and application procedures.
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Award amount: |
Equal to 100% of instructional and general fee charges
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Enrollment Required: |
3 credit hours or more
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Contact your unit for application procedures.
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Summer Semester - April 1
Fall Semester - July 1
Spring Semester - November 1
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Eligible students receive an approval letter from the Ohio Adjutant General's Office. A copy of this letter should be submitted to Financial Aid Office, located in Kee Hall
Ohio War Orphans
The Ohio War Orphans Scholarship Program awards tuition assistance to the children of deceased or severely disabled Ohio veterans who served in the armed forces during a period of declared war or conflict. . The scholarship provides payment of tuition. To receive War Orphans Scholarship benefits, a student must be enrolled for full-time undergraduate study at an eligible Ohio college or university. Ohio residency is required. Applicants must be under the age of 25Forms are available Online at the Ohio Board of Regents website. Students must attend full-time (12 credit hours or more).
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Certifying Official
Amanda Kaltenbaugh
419-755-4723
Currently using your GI Bill Educational benefits somewhere else, but want to transfer to NCSC?
Please submit a signed change of Program or Place of Training application (22-1995)
If you are a Dependent Student using Ch. 35, submit a change of Program or Place of Training application (22-5495)
For each semster, any students using VA benefits must submit a NC State Request for Veterans Benefits form after registering for classes. Register and submit your paperwork as early as possible to minimize delays.
North Central State College Financial Aid Shopping Sheet
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Tuition Assistance
More information can be found here
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