Education Benefits

This program is available for those who enlist in the U.S. Armed Forces.  Under Chapter 30, active duty members enroll and pay $100 per month for 12 months and are then entitled to receive a monthly education benefit once they have completed a minimum service obligation.  Benefits under this program are generally payable for 10 years following release from active duty. For the complete details of this program, please visit www.gibill.va.gov. 

First-time Benefit Users

Please submit the following forms to our office:

• Copy of the Application for VA Education Benefits VA Form 22-1990
• Copy of DD214
• Copy of Certificate of Eligibility (COE), which outlines entitlement and is generated by submitting the 22-1990 to VA

Transfer Students

Please submit the following forms to our office:

• Copy of Request for Change of Program or Place of Training VA Form 22-1995
• Copy of DD214 (Member-4)
• Copy of the Certificate of Eligibility (COE), which outlines entitlement

The Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) program through the VA assists veterans with service-connected disabilities by offering them a variety of services to help them find employment.  Under VR&E veterans may qualify for education benefits that may range from on-the-job training to college enrollment.

To find out if you qualify for Chapter 31 or to obtain more information, please contact VA Regional Office:

• Newark, NJ
  1-800-827-1000
  benefits.va.gov/benefits/

First-time Benefit User

Please submit the following forms to our office:

• Copy of Disabled Veterans Application for Vocational Rehabilitation VA Form 28-1900
• Authorization and Certification obtained from VR&E Counselor VA Form 28-1905
• Copy of DD214 (Member-4)

Transfer Students

Please submit the following forms to our office:

• Authorization and Certification obtained from VR&E Counselor VA Form 28-1905
• Copy of DD214 (Member-4)

The Post-9/11 GI Bill™

The bill provides financial support for education and housing to those with 90 days or more of aggregate service after September 10, 2001 or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days.  Honorable discharge is required in order to receive benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill™.  For additional information please visit www.gibill.va.gov.

First-time Benefit User

Please submit the following forms to our office:

For Veterans:

• Copy of Application for VA Education Benefits VA Form 22-1990
• Copy of DD214 (Member-4)
• Copy of Certificate of Eligibility (COE)

For Dependents:

• Military member must complete the Transfer of Entitlement Benefit Application first
• Application for VA Education Benefits VA Form 22-1990e
• Copy of Certificate of Transfer of Education Benefits

Transfer Students

If you have used benefits at another institution, please submit the following forms to our office:

For Veterans:

• Copy of Request for Change of Program or Place of Training VA Form 22-1995
• Copy of DD214 (Member-4)
• Copy of Certificate of Eligibility (COE)

For Dependents:

• Copy of Dependents’ Request For Change of Program or Place of Training VA Form 22-5495
• Copy of Certificate of Eligibility (COE)

Yellow Ribbon

Centenary University is a proud participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program, which makes additional funds available for your education program.  Centenary University currently offers Yellow Ribbon funds to a maximum of 100 undergraduate students and a maximum of 100 graduate students on a first-come, first-served basis if VA has determined your eligibility for the Program.

Eligibility and funding for Yellow Ribbon Program is limited to veterans entitled to the maximum benefit rate (based on service requirements and determined by VA) or their designated transferees.  Active duty service members or their spouses are not eligible for Yellow Ribbon.  However, child transferees of active duty service members may be eligible if the service member is qualified at the 100% rate.  For the complete details of this program, please visit www.gibill.va.gov.

Transfer of Post-9/11 GI Bill™ Benefits to Dependents (TEB)

The Post-9/11 GI Bill™ allows qualified service members to transfer unused benefits to their spouses or dependent children. 

This benefit provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of certain veterans. For the complete details of this program, please visit www.gibill.va.gov.

First-time Benefit User

Please submit the following to our office:

• Copy of Application for Benefits VA Form 22-5490
• Copy of your Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
• Copy of your birth certificate/marriage license or other documentation that establishes your relationship to the veteran

Transfer Students

If you have used benefits at another institution, please submit the following forms to our office:

• Copy of Request for Change of Program or Place of Training VA Form 22-5495
• Copy of your Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
• Copy of your birth certificate/marriage license or other documentation that establishes your relationship to the veteran

This program provides up to 36 months of education benefits to those who are actively drilling members of the Selected Reserve or National Guard.  As long as you are actively drilling, benefits are generally payable for 14 years after you are determined eligible.  For the complete details of this program, please visit www.gibill.va.gov. 

First-time Benefit User

Please submit the following to our office:

• Copy of Application for Benefits VA Form 22-1990
• Copy of your DD214
• Copy of your DD2384 NOBE (Notice of Basic Eligibility)

Transfer Students

If you have used benefits at another institution, please submit the following forms to our office:

• Copy of Request for Change of Program or Place of Training VA Form 22-1995
• Copy of your DD214
• Copy of your DD2384 NOBE (Notice of Basic Eligibility)