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Veterans ServicesWelcome to The University of Alabama Veterans Services where we are proud to serve our veterans and their spouse(s)/dependents. As a veteran or spouse/dependent of a veteran, you are entitled to certain benefits, and are eligible to participate in certain programs. The following information should serve as a brief overview of these programs and your benefits, but if you require additional information please contact The University of Alabama Veterans Services or email: uavet@ssc.ua.edu. To begin the process of applying, click here. The Veterans Services Office assists veterans, reservists, guardsmen, and dependents of disabled or deceased veterans. It also serves as a liaison between the student and local and federal agencies, including State Department of Education and the Department of Veterans Affairs. While the Veterans Office at The University of Alabama does not determine eligibility for assistance, we do ensure that proper paperwork is completed, certified, and filed with the VA so that payment of benefits can begin. It normally takes 60 to 90 days for the Veterans Administration's Regional Office (VARO) to finish processing your claim. Please take a moment to review the different Veterans Education Benefits that are offered below: Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) and Active Duty MGIBThe Montgomery GI Bill (Active Duty), also known as Chapter 30, is a program of education benefits generally for individuals who enter active duty for the first time after June 30, 1985 and have contributed to the College Fund. Active Duty for benefits purposes includes full-time National Guard duty Nov. 29, 1989. The participant generally must serve continuously on active duty for three years of a three-year or greater initial enlistment or, for a lesser benefit, two years of an initial active-duty obligation of less than three years. An individual also may qualify for the full benefits by initially serving two continuous years on active duty, followed by four years of Selected Reserve service. In the latter case, the participant must enter the Selected Reserve within one year of the release from active duty. The participant must meet the requirements for a high school diploma or an equivalency certificate before the first period of active duty ends. Completing 12 credit hours toward a college degree meets this requirement. Individuals who initially serve a continuous period of at least three years of active duty, even though they were initially obligated to serve less, will be paid at the higher basic rate. See steps for starting your Chapter 30 VA Benefits at U of A. Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation (Disable Veterans)This program provides educational assistance to disabled veterans who are in need of vocational rehabilitation. To be eligible a veteran must have a service-connected disability entitling him/her to these benefits. See steps for starting your Chapter 31 VA Benefits at U of A. Chapter 32 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP) The Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP) provides benefits to the persons who initially entered service after December 31, 1976. Service persons who have contributed to the education fund will have their contribution matched by the VA at the rate of two dollars for every one contributed by the service person. See steps for starting your Chapter 32 VA Benefits at U of A. Chapter 35 Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance Program Sons, daughters and spouses of veterans may be eligible for educational assistance if the veterans died while in services, died as a result of a service connected disability, became permanently and totally disabled as a result of a service-connected disability, or died while disability was in existence. Benefits are paid at the single rate. See steps for starting your Survivors/Dependents Chapter 35 VA Benefits at the U of A. Chapter 1606 Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves (MGIB-SR)This program provides benefits for members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard who enlisted, re-enlisted, or extended their enlistment for a period of six years after July 1, 1985. See Steps for Starting your Chapter 1606 VA Benefits at the U of A. To find out more about eligibility requirements please contact Veterans Affairs Regional Office (VARO) at 1-888-442-4551 or click here. State Programs of AssistanceAlabama National Guard Education Assistance Program (ANGEAP)
ANGEAP is a program established by the legislature of the state of Alabama and is designed to provide financial assistance to active Alabama National Guard members who are enrolled in degree programs at accredited post secondary institutions of higher learning located within the State of Alabama. Benefits – Up to $1,000.00 per year for book supplies, fees, not to exceed $500.00 per semester. Minimum award is $25.00 per semester and cannot exceed 100% of the total costs. Limited funds are available and are allotted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Must be used in conjunction with a primary source of Federal assistance (GI Bill, ACES, etc.). Can be used in pursuit of an associate, baccalaureate, or master's degree. Eligibility – must be a state resident, attend an accredited school in the state of Alabama, participate satisfactorily in the AL ARNG, complete IADT, and maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress toward a degree. Application Procedure – Obtain an ANGEAP form from your guard unit. Complete section 1 and submit the ANGEAP form to the Veterans Services Office at U of A. We will forward it to the Alabama Commissions on Higher Education (ACHE). ACHE will send the payment to the school's Financial Aid / VA Officer. Army Continuing Education System (ACES)ACES is a program that allows participating members of the Alabama National Guard to attend college with 75% tuition assistance not to exceed $100.00 per hour for 100/200 level classes and $170.00 per hour for 300/400 level classes. Maximum per semester of 6 hours/2 classes, 15 semester/22 hours not to exceed 75% tuition assistance per year. The ACES program may be used in conjunction with other Federal programs (GI Bill, Pell Grant...). You cannot receive duplicate Federal Funds for the same educational Expenses. Eligibility – must be a satisfactory participant in the AL ARNG, attend an approved postsecondary institution and attain a grade of "C" or better. Application Procedure – Obtain an ACES application (DA Form 2171) from your unit. Student should submit form DA Form 2171 at the time of registration to Veterans Services in 106 Student Services Center. Upon completion or termination of course we will provide the course outcome to DANTES at the address listed below. The student authorizes release of this information by signing the DA Form 2171. The payments will be dispersed through electronic fund transfer (EFT) to The University of Alabama upon receipt of the student's invoice. If you would like to discuss the procedure or if you have any questions, please feel free to call the DANTES Distance Learning Program staff using the following address: DANTES Alabama GI Dependents’ Scholarship ProgramIf you are the child, spouse, or widow (er) of a service related disabled or deceased Alabama veteran you may qualify for free tuition, instructional fees and required books when you attend any state supported college located in Alabama. Veterans Service Officers of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs maintain an office in each county of the State. They can furnish information and assist in filing application for educational benefits. You may also receive additional information by writing: Alabama GI Dependents’ Scholarship Program, Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs, P.O. Box 1509, Montgomery, AL, 36102-1509 or phone (334) 242-5077. To begin the process of applying, click here. << Back to Financial Aid Home |
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