Federal Veterans Educational Benefits
1. G.I. Educational Benefits
In 2009, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) introduced the Post-9/11 GI Bill®, an initiative to improve the quality of education and life of our nation’s Veterans. As an important part of the new GI Bill®, VA also introduced the Yellow Ribbon Program; a way for Veterans and their dependents to attend institutions that exceed the standard payable rates under the Bill.
Effective August 1, 2021 the Post-9/11 GI Bill® will pay up to $26,042.81 per academic year for private school tuition and fees.
In accordance with Title 38 US Code 3679 subsection (e) Marymount Manhattan College adopts the following additional provisions for any students using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post 9/11 G.I. Bill® (Ch. 33) or Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Ch. 31) benefits, while payment to the institution is pending from the VA. Marymount Manhattan College will not:
- Prevent nor delay the student’s enrollment;
- Assess a late penalty fee to the student;
- Require the student to secure alternative or additional funding;
- Deny the student access to any resources available to other students who have satisfied their tuition and fee bills to the institution, including but not limited to access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities.
However, to qualify for this provision, such students may be required to:
- Produce the Certificate of Eligibility by the first day of class;
- Provide written request to be certified;
Provide additional information needed to properly certify the enrollment as described in other institutional policies.
2. Yellow Ribbon Program
Degree Granting Institutions may elect to participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program to make additional funds available for your education program without an additional charge to your GI Bill® entitlement. There is no separate application process for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students are reviewed once they have exhausted their maximum benefit rate of 100% during the academic year.
Marymount Manhattan College has voluntarily entered into a Yellow Ribbon Agreement with the VA for up to 10 participants in the program at a maximum of up to $2,000 in an academic year. The VA will match Marymount Manhattan College funds awarded to the student, up to $2,000. This is in addition to the GI Bill® entitlement funds being received. The VA will issue payments directly to the College for these matching funds.
To receive benefits under the Yellow Ribbon Program:
- You must be eligible for the maximum benefit rate of 100% under the Post-9/11 GI Bill®;
- You must not be on active duty or a spouse transferee of an active duty member
- Your school must agree to participate in the Yellow Program;
- Your school must have not offered Yellow Ribbon to more than the maximum number of individuals stated in their participation agreement;
- Your school must certify your enrollment to VA, including Yellow Ribbon program information.
3. The Montgomery GI Bill®
Montgomery GI Bill® Active Duty (MGIB-AD)
Active Duty, called “MGIB” for short. The MGIB program provides up to 36 months of education benefits to eligible veterans for college. Generally, benefits are payable for 10 years following your release from active duty. This program is also commonly known as Chapter 30.
4. Montgomery GI Bill® Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR)
The MGIB-SR program may be available to you if you are a member of the Selected Reserve. The Selected Reserve includes the Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve and Coast Guard Reserve, and the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard.
5. Reserve Educational Assistance (REAP)
REAP was established as a part of the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005. It is a 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 are either eligible for education benefits or eligible for increased benefits.
6. Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)
Summary of Benefits
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 programs. In certain circumstances, remedial, deficiency, and refresher training may also be available. Benefit entitlement is 1 to 36 months depending on the number of monthly contributions. You have 10 years from your release from active duty to use VEAP benefits. If there is entitlement not used after the 10-year period, your portion remaining in the fund will be automatically refunded.
7. War Orphans or Armed Services Benefits
Students who are dependents of a veteran who died or who is permanently disabled as a result of military duty, are between the ages of 18 and 26, and are enrolled on a full time basis may be eligible for educational benefits.
Additional information pertaining to the “Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010” and other Veterans benefits can be found at www.gibill.va.gov.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.