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Resources for Veteran Applicants 

VA Benefits

Students can use the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33), Yellow Ribbon Program, Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606), and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (Chapter 35) at �������ϲʿ������. In order to understand which VA benefits you’re eligible to receive, it is crucial to obtain a “Certificate of Eligibility” from the VA. to visit the VA Education & Training website and receive your Certificate of Eligibility.

Post-9/11 GI Bill

Veterans or their dependents (if the benefit is transferred to their dependent) can use their Post-9/11 GI Bill to pay a portion or all of tuition and fees at Lawrence. When using the Post-9/11 GI Bill, it’s important to know the following:

• Your benefit level (50% to 100%). Benefit levels are explained .
• The number of eligible months remaining to use the benefit
• The annual Post-9/11 GI Bill maximum rate, which is posted . For the 2022-23 academic year the maximum Post-9/11 GI Bill is $26,381.37.

In addition to tuition and fees, the Post-9/11 GI Bill will also cover up to $1,000 for books and provide a monthly housing allowance ($1,347 per month for the 2022-23 academic year).

Yellow Ribbon Program

If you’re eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill at the 100% benefit level, 100% of tuition and fees will be covered between the Post-9/11 GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon Program. The Yellow Ribbon Program is funded 50-50 by the VA and �������ϲʿ������.

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Montgomery GI Bill – Selected Reserve

The Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) program offers up to 36 months of education and training benefits. If you’re a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard Reserve, Army National Guard, or Air National Guard, you may be eligible for this benefit. . If eligible, you can receive up to $407 per month for up to 36 months.

Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) Program

If you’re a dependent spouse or child—or the surviving spouse or child—of a Veteran, you may qualify for Chapter 35 benefits or job training through a GI Bill program. . If eligible, the monthly payment for the 2022-23 academic year is $1,298.

Wisconsin County Veteran's Service Officers 

If you have additional questions, you can also contact your Wisconsin County Veteran's Service Officer.��

Additional Resources on Choosing a School 

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recently released some additional resources to assist veterans in their search for the perfect school.��

•  allows veterans to learn about and compare estimated benefits by school 

• Reach out to your Lawrence admissions team member for additional advice and guidance going forward in your college search.��

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 Web site at .