What benefits does the Post-9/11 GI Bill® include?

The full amount of in-state tuition for UVM, comprehensive fee, and individual course fees

• UVM bills some eligible VA students at the in-state rate even if they are classified as out-of-state students. To qualify, covered individuals must live in VT and be using Chapter 30, 31, 33 (Post 9/11) GI Bill®, or Chapter 35 DEA benefits, including transfer of entitlement for eligible dependents, for the semester they are billed in-state. Request enrollment certification in the myUVM Portal in order to keep your in-state rate, or have your bill changed from the out-of-state rate to the in-state rate.

  See the University Operating Procedure for details:
  https://www.uvm.edu/sites/default/files/UVM-Policies/policies/armedforcesbilling.pdf

A Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) based on UVM's address

• MHA is set by VA based on DoD BAH for E-5 with dependents and is prorated for your rate of pursuit (based on enrolled credit hours, must be greater than half time) and the start and end date of term
• Must be enrolled in at least one course on campus to receive the on campus rate
• Check the GI Bill® Comparison Tool for more information and review your Award Letter from VA for your MHA rate

Up to 36 months of education benefits, in most cases payable for 15 years after your release from active duty

• See your Certificate of Eligibility sent by VA or request a new one at vets.gov
• A percentage-of-maximum-benefit scale based on how much active service you’ve had since September 10, 2001

Examples

Example 1 - If you had at least 18 months of active service but not 24 months since September 10, 2001, you would qualify for 70% of the maximum amount. Three years of active service would qualify you for 100% of the benefit.

Example 2 - A student eligible for Chapter 33 at 60% would receive 60% of in-state tuition and fees paid to UVM and would be responsible for paying UVM the balance (40%) of their bill plus any additional items VA doesn’t pay, such as a parking pass or meal plan. That same student would receive 60% of the Monthly Housing Allowance for each month, and 60% of the maximum books and supplies stipend. VA will send you a letter in the mail detailing what they will pay and why. If you have questions, send a copy of the VA letter to veterans@uvm.edu and we can schedule a call or drop in time.

Requires service connection at 10%, 20% or greater and entitlement found with VR&E counselor from White River Junction VA. Contact veterans@uvm.edu for a referral and introduction to a counselor.

All tuition and fees, housing stipend based on Chapter 33 (as above, if eligible) or subsistence allowance, books and supplies purchased at UVM required for your program are billed to VA by UVM.

For current National Guard / Reserve members

You must send UVM a Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE) from your unit or command. Monthly stipend based on credit hours you are enrolled in.

• See eligibility requirements from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
• See rates from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Transfer of Entitlement (TOE)

Eligible dependents can receive Chapter 33 entitlement from a sponsor, usually a parent. The sponsor must transfer months of entitlement (1-36 months at a time) to the dependent in the DoD system MilConnect.

Once transfer is complete, the dependent must then claim the benefit from VA by applying on Vets.gov and completing form 22-1990E

Follow the prompts from Education Benefits > Application Process > Select Correct Form.

Payments for dependents are different from veterans in two main ways:

• Dependents generally have until their 26th birthday to use benefits.
• Benefits will be prorated to the exact start and end date of a term, VA will not pay for the remainder of a term when benefits are exhausted.

Dependents under age 26 whose parent or spouse is deceased or 100% permanently disabled, MIA, or a POW, apply on Vets.gov and complete form 22-5490 Dependents’ Application for VA Education Benefits

Follow the prompts from Education Benefits > Application Process > Select Correct Form.

Students using Chapter 35 must provide their sponsor's SSN/VA File Number to UVM in order to use benefits. Please don't email your sponsor's SSN, provide it in person or leave it as a secure voice message at 802-656-0581.

CHAMPVA provides VA health benefits to eligible dependents and requires separate enrollment verification. Contact veterans@uvm.edu to request a CHAMPVA healthcare college enrollment verification be sent to CHAMPVA office in Colorado.

Note that CHAMPVA only accepts verifications directly from the school by fax

All eligible students must live in Vermont while attending UVM 

• Update your address at myUVM > Registrar > Personal Info > Address
• Submit a Certificate of Eligibility (PDF) for Chapter 30 MGIB®, Chapter 31 VRE, Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill®, or Chapter 35 DEA
• Email to: veterans@uvm.edu

HEOA application (PDF)

Active Duty

Members of the Armed Forces on active duty for a period of more than 30 days, spouses or dependents of such members whose domicile or permanent duty station is in Vermont please apply and provide:

• Current orders
• Most recent taxes

National Guard & Reserves

Members of the National Guard or Reserves who are on active duty under Title 10 orders for a period of more than 30 days, excluding a basic training assignment, or spouses or dependents of such members who are domiciled in Vermont please apply and provide:

• Driver’s license and current lease or deed
• Forms DD-214 example (PDF) (if applicable), DD-114(PDF), DD-2058(PDF), and DD-220(PDF)
• Title 10 orders calling you to active duty in Vermont
• Most recent Leave and Earnings Statement 
• Most recent taxes

See a full list of supporting documentation that is required with your HEOA application (PDF)

UVM is proud to offer Yellow Ribbon Scholarships to all eligible undergraduate out-of-state Chapter 33 students. Using the Yellow Ribbon Scholarship may require repackaging of your financial aid. Contact Student Financial Services for details.