Veterans

The University at Albany has been authorized to certify enrollment for the following benefit programs: Montgomery GI Bill Benefits Active Duty (Chapter 30) and Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606), Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits (Chapter 31), Post 9/11 GI Bill Program (Chapter 33), Survivors' & Dependents' Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 35), and Reserve Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 1607). A veteran eligible under these Public laws receives benefits appropriate to his or her approved chapter. The following website defines each type of program and what specific benefits are associated with each: http://www.gibill.va.gov/

FALL AND SPRING TERMS

Classification Registered Credits

Full-time 12 or more credits

3/4 time 9-11 credits

1/2 time 6-8 credits

Less than 1/2 time 1-5 credits

Students registered for courses during the summer or winter terms are evaluated based on the length of the course. For students enrolled at less than 1/2 time, payment is based on the rate of the cost of tuition not to exceed the rate paid to 1/2 time students. Students enrolled in 8-week courses will be paid by the Veterans Administration only for the period the 8-week course is in session (e.g. a student enrolled full-time [12 credits] with one 8-week course [3 credits], will be paid full-time for only this period).

Students who believe they are eligible for these benefits should complete an Application for Educational Benefits (form 22-1990) online at http://www.gibill.va.gov/. This application should be used when a veteran is initially applying for educational benefits. If the student is already approved for benefits, but is changing schools, he or she will need to complete a Request for Change of Program or Place of Training Form (form 22-1995) online at the above website.

Eligible students must complete an information form in the Registrar's Office each term they wish to receive benefits. Students who want to receive benefits for summer or winter terms must do the same. Generally, the VA will pay benefits for a maximum of two academic terms of study at the non-degree or non-matriculated level. Benefit payments are made for approved lengths of programs.