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Veteran's Benefits and Services

The University of Iowa is approved as a training facility for veterans. The Office of Veterans Services, located in the Registrar's Office, coordinates the University's services to the more than 350 veterans attending classes and receiving veterans benefits. Veterans may obtain the following services from this office: certification of enrollment for educational benefits; tutorial assistance; referrals for counseling for financial, vocational, and academic problems; veterans work study job information; information about changes in legislative regulations which affect veterans; and information about University procedures and community services. The Office of Veterans Services also acts as a direct liaison between The University of Iowa and the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office in St. Louis regarding underpayment, overpayment or nonpayment of benefits. The University of Iowa has no separate financial aid available for veterans at this time.

Related programs and services available to veterans at The University of Iowa include Army and Air Force ROTC programs; Army and Navy Reserve and Army National Guard Units; and a major VA hospital on the University's west campus.

Veterans expecting to enroll under the educational benefits administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs  may obtain application forms from the Office of Veterans Services if they have not previously established their eligibility with the Department of Veterans' Affairs. Transfer students need to complete a "Request for Change of Training Application." Returning students need only notify the Office of Veterans Services of their intentions to re-enroll.

A certified copy of your separation papers, form DD-214, should be submitted with an application for benefits. All forms should be sent to the Office of Veterans Services.

The first benefit check will be received approximately six weeks after the first day of class.

Veterans benefit allowances, Department of Veterans Affairs  programs and policies, and University of Iowa services and procedures frequently change. Students at The University of Iowa who intend to receive VA benefits should contact the Office of Veteran Services in the Registrar's Office, 1 Jessup Hall (319-335-0219). To obtain current information about VA benefits, your eligibility for benefits, rate and method of payment, or the address of the nearest regional office, call 1-888-442-4551.

GI BILL PROGRAMS

Eligibility for GI Bill educational benefits can be extended to veterans, members of the Selected Reserves or National Guard; and children or spouses of service-connected deceased or totally and permanently disabled veterans under one of the following programs. Specific questions on eligibility should be directed to the Veterans Administration Regional Office, P.O. Box 66830, St. Louis MO 63166-6830.

Montgomery GI Bill-Chapter 30

Individuals who entered active duty after July, 1984, and participated in the pay reduction program (pay reduced $100 a month for 12 months) and served honorably for two years or more are eligible. Veterans or service persons cannot withdraw money paid into the fund.

Veterans Administration Vocational Rehabilitation Program-Chapter 31

This program is available to certain veterans who have a service-connected disability of 10 percent or greater. It provides a monthly stipend and also covers the cost of tuition, books, and supplies. Eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis.

Veterans Education Assistance Program (VEAP)-Chapter 32

Individuals who entered active duty service between January 1, 1977 and June 30, 1985, served a continuous period of 181 days or more and contributed financially toward the education program are eligible. Monthly benefits are determined by adding the amount of personal contributions and DOD contributions made during the years of active service.

Vietnam Era GI Bill-Chapter 34

Individuals who entered active duty service prior to December 31, 1976, and served a minimum of 181 days of active duty after January 31, 1955. Benefits must be used before January 1, 1990.

GI Bill for Dependents-Chapter 35

A child or spouse of a service-connected deceased or 100 percent disabled veteran may be eligible for VA educational benefits. Benefits may be used until the dependent has reached the age of 27 or 8 years from the date of eligibility is determined, whichever is later.

Montgomery GI Bill for Reservists-Chapter 1606

An individual who enlisted, re-enlisted, or extended an enlistment in the Selected Reserve or National Guard for a period of 6 years after July 1, 1985, and has completed the initial active duty training is eligible for VA benefits. This program does not require a contribution by the service person.

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