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Thank You!
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
07/15/2013
Why Goal Setting? You need a plan to meet your life goals You need a plan to search for employment You need a plan to wisely use educational benefits
GOALS + PLANS = SUCCESS
www.gpslifeplan.org/mnscumilitary
Planning Your Education Selecting a School
Program Accreditation Cost Credit award and transfer Graduation rate/Placement rate Paying for it (benefits)
HAVE A PLAN!
Higher Education Public Colleges and Universities
State supported Certificates—advanced degrees
Private Colleges and Universities Not for profit For-profit businesses Certificates—advanced degrees
Accreditation National accreditation of college/university
Credits may not transfer
Regional accreditation of college/university 6 defined regions
Program specialized accreditation or approval Program specific
Credit Award and Transfer AARTS JST – Joint Services Transcript Credit for courses Credit for MOS Credit for Prior Learning Transfer: Ultimate Goal?
JST Advice JST does NOT contain deployment(s)
Meet with transfer specialist and faculty!
Recommendations don’t equal transfer NCOER’s, E-4 Evals, Counseling Statements
Costs
Average Annual Tuition 2012-2013
Community/Tech Colleges $5,355
State Universities $7,340
University of Minnesota $12,881
Private Colleges $33,815
Private “Trade Schools” $17,267
VETSVeterans Education Transfer System
VETS Veterans Education Transfer System
Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
Higher Education Veterans ProgramsRegional Coordinator
www.MyMilitaryEducation.org
Revised 07/17/14
Education Benefits
Benefit Overview:
Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA) Go Army Ed
State Tuition Reimbursement (STR) GI Bill
Chapter 1606 Chapter 1607 Chapter 30 Chapter 33 Chapter 31OJT/ApprenticeshipFree Application for Federal Student Aid
MN GI Bill
Education Benefits
Federal Tuition AssistanceGo Army Ed
FTA funds tuition and some course specific fees
New PT and height/weight holds – can take up to 30 days to clear
Pays up to $250.00 per semester credit or $167.00 per quarter credit, with a maximum of $4500.00 or 16 semester credits per fiscal year.
Credit cap for undergraduate is 130 semester credits and 39 semester credits for graduate level courses.
To apply for FTA go to www.GoArmyEd.com.
You may apply up to 60 days prior to course start date.
SOU are now electronic and Soldier will be reminded in GAE if required.
DEADLINE TO APPLY IS THE FIRST DAY OF YOUR CLASS!!!
Minnesota State Tuition Reimbursement (STR)
Pays up to 100% of tuition at UMN rate, no fees
New: Cap per state fiscal year $13,000 for undergraduate level and $22,000 for graduate level
144 Semester credits, max lifetime benefit
Must submit Obligation Request Form to Unit Administration no more than 45 days after start of semester
Must submit Payment Request Form, Grades, and Fee Statement to Unit Administration within 90 days of course completion
Payment will be made directly to the Soldier
Education Benefits
Minnesota State Tuition Reimbursement (STR)Extended Option
Time limit to use STR may be extended 2 years, plus the amount of time you served on federal active duty or federally funded state active duty.
New: Cap per state fiscal year $13,000 for undergraduate level and $22,000 for graduate level
144 Semester credits, max lifetime benefit
Must submit Obligation Request Form to [email protected] no more than 45 days after start of semester
Must submit Payment Request Form, Grades, and Fee Statement to [email protected] within 90 days of course completion
Education Benefits
Spouse State Tuition Reimbursement Option
Up to 12 semester credits per year
Service Member must have 8 years of qualifying service
Same process applies for requesting and receiving funds through Unit Administration
Now open to any rank
Education Benefits
GI BillEach chapter of the GI Bill is limited to a max of 36 months of full time benefitsMay receive up to 48 months of benefits if eligible for more than one chapterMay be used for:
o College Degrees & Non-College Degreeso On-The-Job Training & Apprenticeshipso Flight Trainingo Licensing & Certification
Break or interval pay is no longer payable on any chapter of the GI BillPayments will be calculated based on the dates your term begins and endsPartial months will be prorated
Education Benefits
GI Bill - Qualifying for Two or More Programs
36 months maximum benefit for any one program: Chapter 1606, 1607, 30 or 33
48 months total benefit for two or more programs-must have qualifying service
Examples:
*Soldier uses 30 months of Chapter 1606, then qualifies for Chapter 1607 due to MOB; soldier is eligible for 18 months of CH 1607 benefits – total 48 month between CH 1606 & CH 1607.
*Soldier uses 36 months of CH 1606, then qualifies for CH 30 due to AGR tour; soldier is eligible for 12 months of CH 30 benefits – total of 48 months between CH 1606 & CH 30.
Education Benefits
Chapter 1607 - Reserve Education Assistance Program (REAP)
With 8+ years of service, expires 10 years after ETS
With less than 8 years service, expires at ETS
Payment is based on amount of continuous active duty service
Monthly full-time rate is currently: - Continuous Service of at least 90 days: $625.60
- Continuous Service of 1 year+: $983.40- Continuous Service of 2 years+: $1251.20
Optional $600 Buy-Up
Education Benefits
Chapter 33 - Post 9/11 GI Bill
Expires 15 years from date of separation from active dutyRequires minimum of 90 days aggregate active duty service on
or after September 11, 2001; or 30 continuous days of active duty service and discharged due to service-connected disability (includes AGR)
Pays eligible percentage of $19,198.31 annually at private colleges for Tuition and Fees
Pays eligible percentage of Tuition and Fees at public colleges, with no cap
Education Benefits
Chapter 33 - Post 9/11 GI Bill
Pays eligible percentage of Monthly Housing Allowance based on E-5 with dependents using school zip code
Housing allowance for students enrolled solely in distance learning is payable based on eligible percentage of $714.50 Service Members on active duty, including AGR, are not eligible for
monthly housing allowance Pays eligible percentage of Books and Supplies up to $1,000 per
academic year Service Members on active duty, including AGR, may receive eligible
percentage of books and supplies stipend
Education Benefits
Chapter 33 - Post 9/11 GI Bill
Eligible percentage is determined by amount of aggregate Title 10 service after September 10, 2001
At least 36 months 100 % At least 30 continuous days and
discharged due to service connected disability 100 %At least 30 months < 36 months 90 %At least 24 months < 30 months 80 %At least 18 months < 24 months 70 %At least 12 months < 18 months 60 %At least 6 months < 12 months 50 %At least 90 days < 6 months 40 %
Education Benefits
Transfer option for Chapter 33
Transfer option is ONLY available to Service Members who are currently serving
Served 6 years and agree to serve an additional 4 years (AD or SELRES) on date of election
Transfer may only be made to dependents enrolled in DEERS
Payment rates based on Service Member’s eligible percentage
Expiration Date: Spouse 15 years after last active duty separation; Children until age 26 (transfer must be submitted prior to age 23)
Spouse is not eligible for monthly housing allowance when Service Member is on active duty
Education Benefits
Kicker - Enlistment Contract Incentive
A Kicker is an enlistment or re-enlistment incentive
If eligible, a Kicker is used in conjunction with Chapter (CH) 1606, 1607, 30, or 33
Maximum benefit is 36 months
If you have a kicker and decide to apply for CH 33, always relinquish CH 1606 or CH 30, if eligible. If you relinquish CH 1607, your kicker will not transfer.
Education Benefits
On-the-Job & Apprenticeship Training
On-the-job training (OJT) is training employees receive while performing a job and earning wages.6 months to 2 years
o Examples: Police Officer, Highway Patrol Officer, Jailer, Mechanic
Apprenticeship combines on-the-job training with related technical instruction2 years to 5 years
o Examples: Machinist, Ironworker, Electrician, Carpenter, Plumber, Power Line Worker
Education Benefits
Minnesota GI Bill Eligibility: Honorably discharged veteran (as defined by MN Statute 197.447) Dependent eligible to receive Ch 35 or Ch 33 MN resident (as defined by MN Statute 136A.101, subd. 8) Attending a MN institution or approved OJT program in MN Maximum benefit:
o $1K/semester (full-time), $1K/year OJTo $3K/fiscal year o $10K lifetime
Process: To apply, contact a Regional Coordinator “Last Dollar In:” Cost of attendance minus Aid and Benefits
Education Benefits
Questions?
Contact a Regional Coordinator
www.mymilitaryeducation.org