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Federal Tuition Assistance (Active Duty, Reserve and National Guard)
State Tuition Assistance (Missouri National Guard Members)
Speak to your Educational Services Officer or counselor within your military branch prior to enrolling in school.
Chapter 1606 - GI Bill® Selected Reserve (Reserve & National Guard Members)
Available to Reservists or National Guard Members who are actively drilling, have a 6 year obligation in the Selected Reserve, successfully complete initial active duty for training and remain in good standing while serving.
Chapter 30 - Montgomery GI Bill® (Prior & Active Duty Service)
Available to veterans and active duty service members who enlisted in the U.S. Armed Forces, served at least two years of active duty and received an honorable discharge.
Chapter 31 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Services (Service-Connected Veterans)
Available to veterans who have a service-connected disability rating of greater than 10%. The VA Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors determine eligibility and authorize education benefits.
Chapter 33 - Post 9/11 GI Bill® (Service Members and Veterans)
Available to service members and veterans who served at least 90 aggregate days on active duty after 9/10/2001, or those who were discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 continuous days. All payments are based on service percentage level.
Active Duty Days Service Percentage
36 + months 100%
30 - 36 months 90%
24 - 30 months 80%
18 - 24 months 70%
12 - 18 months 60%
6 - 12 months 50%
3 - 6 months 40%
Chapter 33 - Post 9/11 GI Bill® Transfer of Entitlement "TOE" (Dependents)
Available to children and spouses of service members who were found eligible to receive Post 9/11 education benefits and transferred all or some of their unused benefits to a dependent while on active duty. All payments are based on the service percentage level.
Chapter 33 - Post 9/11 GI Bill® Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship "FRY" (Dependents)
Available to children and spouses of those who die in the line of duty on or after 9/11/2001, to use the Post 9/11 education benefit. All payments are based on the 100% service percentage level.
Chapter 35 - Dependents’ Education Assistance Program "DEA" (Dependents)
Available to children and spouses of a service member who died during active service or is permanently and totally disabled as the result of a service-connected disability. The disability must arise out of active service in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Additional Benefit Information
G.I. Bill Comparison Tool
The comparison tool can be used to determine the monthly housing allowance or monthly stipend for a full-time student using educational benefits. It calculates what you may be eligible to receive per month based on questions related to your military status, education benefit, benefit level, method of instruction and name of school.
VA Benefit Rate Tables
The VA updates education benefits rates for each chapter annually, so check the link above for the most accurate and up to date information.
VA Handouts and Forms
Some of the VA forms can be completed online. Follow the link above to access all the VA education and training related forms.
- Speak to your Educational Services Officer or counselor within your military branch prior to enrolling in school.
- There are certain rules regarding when you are eligible to use Federal Tuition Assistance.
- You cannot use Federal TA with Chapter 1606 VA Education Benefits.
- Provide Veteran Services and Bursar with a copy of the Authorization/Award Letter.
State Tuition Assistance (Missouri National Guard Members)
Speak to your Educational Services Officer or counselor within your military branch prior to enrolling in school.
- There are certain rules regarding when you are eligible to use State Tuition Assistance.
- You can combine State TA with Chapter 1606 VA Education Benefits.
- Provide Veteran Services and Bursar with a copy of the Authorization/Award Letter.
Chapter 1606 - GI Bill® Selected Reserve (Reserve & National Guard Members)
Available to Reservists or National Guard Members who are actively drilling, have a 6 year obligation in the Selected Reserve, successfully complete initial active duty for training and remain in good standing while serving.
- Eligible for up to (36) months of benefits.
- Pays a monthly stipend in arrears to the student.
- Student is responsible for paying tuition and costs to the school.
- Can be used in combination with State Tuition Assistance.
- Must verify enrollment in the WAVE system every month.
Chapter 30 - Montgomery GI Bill® (Prior & Active Duty Service)
Available to veterans and active duty service members who enlisted in the U.S. Armed Forces, served at least two years of active duty and received an honorable discharge.
- Expires (10) years after last discharge.
- Eligible for up to (36) months of benefits.
- Pays a monthly stipend in arrears to the student.
- Student is responsible for paying tuition and costs to the school.
- Must verify enrollment in the WAVE system every month.
Chapter 31 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Services (Service-Connected Veterans)
Available to veterans who have a service-connected disability rating of greater than 10%. The VA Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors determine eligibility and authorize education benefits.
- Assists with service-connected disabilities to prepare for, find and keep suitable jobs.
- Provides rehabilitation evaluation to determine abilities, skills and interests.
- Offers post-secondary training at a college, vocational, technical or business school.
- Pays tuition, costs, books and supplies directly to the school.
- In some cases, pays a monthly housing allowance in arrears to the student.
Chapter 33 - Post 9/11 GI Bill® (Service Members and Veterans)
Available to service members and veterans who served at least 90 aggregate days on active duty after 9/10/2001, or those who were discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 continuous days. All payments are based on service percentage level.
- Expires (15) years after honorable discharge.
- Eligible for up to (36) months of benefits.
- Pays tuition and costs directly to the school.
- Pays a book stipend to the student.
- Pays a monthly housing allowance to the student.
Active Duty Days Service Percentage
36 + months 100%
30 - 36 months 90%
24 - 30 months 80%
18 - 24 months 70%
12 - 18 months 60%
6 - 12 months 50%
3 - 6 months 40%
Chapter 33 - Post 9/11 GI Bill® Transfer of Entitlement "TOE" (Dependents)
Available to children and spouses of service members who were found eligible to receive Post 9/11 education benefits and transferred all or some of their unused benefits to a dependent while on active duty. All payments are based on the service percentage level.
- Spouses have (15) years from the service members last discharge to use the benefit.
- Children have (15) years to use beginning at age of 18.
- Eligible for up to (36) months or number of months transferred.
- Pays tuition and costs directly to the school.
- Pays a book stipend to the student.
- Pays a monthly housing allowance to the student.
Chapter 33 - Post 9/11 GI Bill® Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship "FRY" (Dependents)
Available to children and spouses of those who die in the line of duty on or after 9/11/2001, to use the Post 9/11 education benefit. All payments are based on the 100% service percentage level.
- Spouses do not have a time limit, but will lose this benefit if they get remarried.
- Children have (15) years to use beginning at the age of 18.
- Eligible for up to (36) months of benefits.
- Pays tuition and costs directly to the school.
- Pays a book stipend to the student.
- Pays a monthly housing allowance to the student.
Chapter 35 - Dependents’ Education Assistance Program "DEA" (Dependents)
Available to children and spouses of a service member who died during active service or is permanently and totally disabled as the result of a service-connected disability. The disability must arise out of active service in the U.S. Armed Forces.
- Spouses have (10) years from date of eligibility to use the benefit.
- Children have (8) years beginning at the age of 18.
- Eligible for up to (45) months of benefits.
- Pays a monthly stipend in arrears to the student.
- Student is responsible for paying tuition and costs to the school.
Additional Benefit Information
G.I. Bill Comparison Tool
The comparison tool can be used to determine the monthly housing allowance or monthly stipend for a full-time student using educational benefits. It calculates what you may be eligible to receive per month based on questions related to your military status, education benefit, benefit level, method of instruction and name of school.
VA Benefit Rate Tables
The VA updates education benefits rates for each chapter annually, so check the link above for the most accurate and up to date information.
VA Handouts and Forms
Some of the VA forms can be completed online. Follow the link above to access all the VA education and training related forms.
Military Tuition Assistance
Current Active Duty, Reserve and National Guard Members can apply through their unit and/or military branch to use Federal or State Tuition Assistance. Speak to the Education Services Officer or counselor in your military branch before enrolling in school and applying for military tuition assistance. There are certain rules regarding when you are eligible to use State or Federal Tuition Assistance. If approved you will need to provide the Financial Aid Office with a copy of the tuition assistance authorization / award letter.
Federal Tuition Assistance
State Tuition Assistance
W.A.V.E. System
Chapter 1606 and Chapter 30 students must also verify their enrollment through the G.I. Bill W.A.V.E. (Web Automated Verification of Enrollment) System every month they are enrolled in school in order to receive their monthly stipend from the VA. Your enrollment can be verified starting on the last calendar day of the month.
Federal Tuition Assistance
- Air Force - Air Force Tuition Assistance
- Army - Go Army Ed Tuition Assistance
- Coast Guard - Coast Guard Tuition Assistance
- Marines - Marine Corps Tuition Assistance
- Navy - Navy College Program Tuition Assistance
State Tuition Assistance
- Missouri Army National Guard - Missouri Guard
W.A.V.E. System
Chapter 1606 and Chapter 30 students must also verify their enrollment through the G.I. Bill W.A.V.E. (Web Automated Verification of Enrollment) System every month they are enrolled in school in order to receive their monthly stipend from the VA. Your enrollment can be verified starting on the last calendar day of the month.
- Verify Online / Web Automated Verification of Enrollment
- Verify By Phone / 877-823-2378
Policy on Veterans Benefits & Transition Act of 2018
Grand River Technical School will not impose any late penalty on students who are utilizing their Chapter 31 or Chapter 33 G.I. Bill for education payment. This includes the assessment of late fees, the denial of access to classes, libraries or any other institutional facilities, or requirement that the student/recipient borrow additional funds to cover their inability to meet his/her financial obligations to Grand River Technical School due to the delayed disbursement of payment by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
The Grand River Technical School adheres to a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of age, color, creed, handicap, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, or sex in admissions, educational programs, activities, financial aid, and employment.
Public Notice - Non Discrimination Statement - Chilliocthe RII School District
The Chillicothe R-II School District complies with all federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974 and the American Disabilities Act (ADA). It is the policy of the school district that no person, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or handicap, shall be discriminated against in employment, educational programs and activities or admissions. Inquiries or complaints concerning the Chillicothe R-II School District’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title II, Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 or the American Disabilities Act (ADA) may be directed to: Superintendent Office, Chillicothe R-II School District, P.O. Box 530, Chillicothe, Missouri, 64601. (660-646-4566).
The Chillicothe R-II School District complies with all federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974 and the American Disabilities Act (ADA). It is the policy of the school district that no person, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or handicap, shall be discriminated against in employment, educational programs and activities or admissions. Inquiries or complaints concerning the Chillicothe R-II School District’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title II, Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 or the American Disabilities Act (ADA) may be directed to: Superintendent Office, Chillicothe R-II School District, P.O. Box 530, Chillicothe, Missouri, 64601. (660-646-4566).
