General Benefits

Application to receive educational GI Bill benefits will be completed with the assistance of the Veterans Coordinator on campus.

POST 9/11 GiBILL: (CHAPTER 33) 

There are many exciting benefits to this new GiBill, however, please consider it carefully before applying for this bill.  It is IRREVOCABLE, and if you later decide it wasn’t the correct benefit package for you, you will not be able to change.  Be sure to click on “What Benefit is Best for Me?” on the website: www.gibill.va.gov before making your decision.

The benefits for this bill are dependent upon the number of months of active duty since 9/10/2001. The VA pays benefits on a percentage basis for:

• · Tuition and fees - paid directly to the college. 
• · Housing allowance - paid directly to the student.  (Must be enrolled over ½ time)
• · Books and supplies stipend - paid directly to the student.

 NEW MONTGOMERY GI BILL (CHAPTER 30) - joined July 1, 1985 or after. Monthly benefit paid in accordance with enrollment status.   http://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/benefits.htm 

Ask the PC Veterans Services Coordinator if you qualify for a 50% Peninsula College tuition waiver.  

Veterans Tuition Waiver Eligibility Criteria

SURVIVORS’ AND DEPENDENTS’ EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (Chapter 35/DEA): Spouse or children of 100% service disabled, deceased, POW or MIA Vet.
 http://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/benefits.htm

Ask the Veterans Services Coordinator on campus if you qualify for a 100% Washington State/Peninsula College tuition waiver. 

For more information please visit
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=28B.15.621

 Chapter 32 (VEAP) - joined between January 1, 1977 and June 30, 1985): If you have never applied for the GI Bill, a copy of your last DD 214 (long form - member #4) is necessary.

 Chapter 1606 (Guard/Reserve): (link) If you are electing to receive benefits under this chapter you will need to obtain form 2384 (Notice of Basic Eligibility) from your unit. Please return the 2384 form and VA application to PC's Veterans Services office. Your unit is not responsible for your VA application.

 Chapter 1607 (Guard/Reserve) - served at least 90 days or more of continuous active duty - not for training. NOTE: If you are electing to receive benefits under this chapter, please bring a copy of your DD214, deployment orders and (if applicable) a copy of your education kicker.
http://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/benefits.htm
 
Ask the Veterans Services Coordinator on campus if you qualify for a 50% Peninsula College tuition waiver. 

 Chapter 31 (Vocational Rehabilitation): PC must receive authorization form 28-1905 from your Vocational Consultant before you may register. Please check with our office at least one week before your registration appointment to confirm we have received your authorization. If it has not been received, it will be your responsibility to notify your Vocational Consultant and obtain the required form.

GI BILL CREDIT BREAKDOWN:

Note: When registering, be watchful of short term classes!
VA will only pay you for the dates you are actually in class. One day classes will not be covered by the VA.