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Veterans' Educational Assistance Program

What Is The Veterans Assistance Program?

About VEAP

The Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP) is only accessible to those who entered the line of Active duty between the dates of 01/01/77-06/30/85, along with having allocated personal funds to contribute to this educational assistance program. Each personal donation made is on a $2 for $1 basis matched by the U.S. government. This beneficial program can be utilized for the following:

Degree and Certificate Programs
Combat Training
Apprenticeship and other related coursework

Depending on the extent of one’s monthly donations, will determine the prerogative of the benefit for 1-36 months. Each person has 10 years from their discharge from Active Duty status to utilize their benefits. If after the 10-year period expires where there still remains prerogative, then the remainder in the fund shall be reimbursed.

Eligibility

To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria:

Joined up between 01/01/77-06/30/85
Set up a donation account prior to 04/01/87
Voluntarily donated $25-$2,700
Finished your first term of Active Duty
Were discharged or relieved of Duty for any other reason, not pertaining to dishonorable discharge

How to Apply

Before any preliminary work is done, make sure that your program of choice is cleared for VA training. If you do not obtain clearance, the VA will inform you and the institution or corporation about the necessary requirements. Uphold and complete the VA Form 22-1990.pdf, Application for Educational Benefits. Bring the application to the County Veterans Service Office.