Veterans Assistance
Financial Assistance Options for Military Veterans
If you are currently serving in the military, a Veteran, or an immediate family member, you may be eligible for assistance through several financial aid programs for veterans. Many of these programs can be applied toward career training at Advanced Career Institute. As a school that offers training in both truck driving and welding, here at Advanced Career Institute, we proudly partner with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to support a person’s transition into a career that they can be proud of. Opportunities for assistance are offered to active service members, reservists, veterans, dependents, and their spouses through a variety of Veterans Affairs-sponsored programs. This page that we’ve created provides many of these programs that can help you start toward a new career.
Programs Available
- Chapter 33 – Post 9/11 GI Bill®
- Chapter 30 – Montgomery GI Bill®
- Chapter 31 – Veteran Readiness and Employment
- Chapter 35 – Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance Program
- Chapter 1606 – Montgomery GI Bill® Selected Reserve
- Chapter 1607 – Reserve Educational Assistance Program
- Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program
- Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts
Veterans Education Benefits Programs
Chapter 33 – Post 9/11 GI Bill®
If you have at least 90 days of aggregate active duty service after September 10, 2001, and are still on active duty, you may be eligible for this VA-administered program. You may also qualify for this program if you were honorably discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days.
For approved programs, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides up to 36 months of education benefits, generally payable for 15 years following your release from active duty. For more information, check out the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website.
Chapter 30 – Montgomery GI Bill® (MGIB)
The Montgomery GI Bill® (MGIB) provides education benefits to Veterans and Service members who have at least two years of active duty. Eligible Service members may receive up to 36 months of education benefits. The monthly benefit paid to you is based on the type of training you take, the length of your service, your category, any college fund eligibility, and if you contributed to the $600 buy-up program.
For more information on the Montgomery GI Bill®, check out the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website.
Chapter 31 – Veteran Readiness and Employment
Veterans with service-connected disabilities that limit their ability to work or prevent them from working, the Veteran Readiness and Employment program can help. This program helps you explore employment options and address the education or training needed. In some cases, your family members may also qualify for certain benefits.
More information about the Veteran Readiness and Employment program can be found on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website.
Chapter 35 – Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance Program (DEA)
The Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance Program (DEA) offers education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of Veterans who are permanently and totally disabled due to a service-related condition. This also applies to dependents of Veterans who died while on active duty, or as a result of a service-related condition.
To learn more about the Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance Program, check out the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website.
Chapter 1606 – Montgomery GI Bill® Selected Reserve
Much like the Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill®, this program provides education and training benefits for service members. However, this program is specifically created for members of the Selected Reserve, which includes a variety of branches of the military.
Eligible Branches of the Military
- Army Reserve
- Navy reserve
- Air Force Reserve
- Marine Corps Reserve
- Coast Guard Reserve
- Army National Guard Reserve
- Air National Guard Reserve
Eligibility for this program is determined by the Selected Reserve components, and the payments are made by Veterans Affairs. If you wish to learn more about this program, check out the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website.
Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program
Your campus Financial Aid Office can provide additional information regarding eligibility requirements for this program.
Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA)
Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) Scholarships is a workforce development program that provides financial assistance to eligible military spouses for the pursuit of a license, certification, or associate’s degree necessary to gain employment. This scholarship can also be used to maintain their education in their occupation or career field.
Military Ranks that are Eligible
- E5 and Below
- Warrant Officer 1 (W1)
- Chief Warrant Officer 2 (W2)
- Second Lieutenant (O1)
- First Lieutenant (O2)
Your campus Financial Aid Office can provide additional information on eligibility requirements, and applications can be obtained in the Business Office.
‘‘GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.”
Requesting Military Transcripts
Please follow the link below to request a transcription for your military service.
Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps & Navy:
Joint Services Transcript (JST)
Air Force:
Community College of the Air Force Transcript (CCAF)
**When students request the CCAF, they are mailed to the institutions
Apply for Certificate of Eligibility
Please follow the link below to request a certificate of eligibility from the VA.
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs