Military Resources

Chapter 30 (Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty, MGIB-AD)

• Pays stipend to student based on enrollment status and how many days student was in school for the month
• Eligibility and More Info: https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/montgomery-active-duty/
• Apply: https://www.va.gov/education/apply-for-gi-bill-form-22-1990/introduction

Chapter 31 (Veteran Readiness & Employment, VR&E, Voc Rehab)

• Pays the school all tuition and fees
• Pays stipend to student based on enrollment status and how many days student was in school for the month
• Pays for books and required supplies
• Eligibility and More Info: https://www.va.gov/careers-employment/vocational-rehabilitation/
• Apply: https://www.va.gov/careers-employment/vocational-rehabilitation/apply-vre-form-28-1900/start

Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 GI Bill, PGIB)

• Pays the school tuition and fees based on eligibility percentage
• Pays Monthly Housing Allowance to student if student enrolled at greater-than-half-time status
• Stipend based on enrollment status, how many days student was in school for the month, if on-campus or online, and eligibility percentage
• Pays book stipend to student based on eligibility percentage
• Eligibility and More Info: https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/post-9-11/
• Apply: https://www.va.gov/education/apply-for-gi-bill-form-22-1990/introduction

Chapter 35 (Survivors’ and Dependents’ Education Assistance, DEA)

• Pays stipend to student based on enrollment status and how many days student was in school for the month
• Eligibility and More Info: https://www.va.gov/family-and-caregiver-benefits/education-and-careers/dependents-education-assistance/
• Apply: https://www.va.gov/family-and-caregiver-benefits/education-and-careers/apply-for-dea-fry-form-22-5490/introduction

Chapter 1606 (Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve, MGIB-SR)

• Pays stipend to student based on enrollment status and how many days student was in school for the month
• Eligibility and More Info: https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/montgomery-selected-reserve/
• Apply: https://www.va.gov/education/apply-for-gi-bill-form-22-1990/introduction

Louisiana Title 29 Exemption

• Exempts tuition and school-imposed fees
• Can not pay for Academic Excellence, Student Activity, Athletics, Operational, Student Success Center, Technology, or University fees
• Eligibility and More Info: https://vetaffairs.la.gov/benefit/louisiana-title-29-dependents-educational-assistance/
• Apply: Go to your nearest VSO. https://vetaffairs.la.gov/locations/

Louisiana National Guard Tuition Exemption (STEP)

• Exempts tuition-only, not fees
• Eligibility and More Info: https://geauxguard.la.gov/state-tuition-exemption-program-step/
• To set up, reach out to :

Leonard Acker
leonard.c.acker.civ@army.mil
Desk: (504) 278-8273
Cell: (504) 224-0076

Louisiana National Guard Patriot Scholarship

• Pays school for fees up to 15 hours/semester
• Can not pay for HPE, Lab, CSC fees per LOFSA
• Undergraduate degrees only

Louisiana HB167/Act 224

• Exempts tuition and fees that Post-9/11 GI Bill can’t cover if eligibility is less than 100%
• Must be Louisiana resident with VA service-connected disability