The Post 9/11 GI Billl® (Chapter 33) provides benefits for students who served in the military on active duty for at least 90 aggregate days after September 10, 2001, or if the student was discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. You must have received an honorable discharge.
This benefit provides up to 36 months of educational benefits, payable for up to 15 years after release from active duty. Some individuals are also eligible to transfer their Chapter 33 benefits to an eligible dependent.
First Time Applicants
To apply for Post 9/11 GI Bill® benefits students must submit:
- Online Veterans Educational Benefits Request Form
- Certificate of Eligibility for Federal GI Bill® benefits (COE) - Required for veterans who served after September 11, 2001.
- Certificate of Separation or Discharge (DD Form 214) - The copy provided must be legible and contain place of entry, home of record at the time of entry, character of service, length of service, and dates of service.
- Benefit Utilization Memorandum of Understanding (required for veterans only, not spouse/dependents.)
If it is your first time using your benefits at TVCC, but you have used them at another institution you will need to submit VA Form 22-1995 also.
For Transfer of Entitlement or Fry Scholarship Recipients:
- Online Veterans Educational Benefits Request Form
- Certificate of Eligibility for Federal GI Bill® benefits (COE) - Required for veterans who served after September 11, 2001.
- Request for Certification from TVCC
If it is your first time using your benefits at TVCC, but you have used them at another institution you will need to submit VA Form 22-5495 also.
Returning Students (Continuing Students)
Students who are returning or continuing their schooling will just need to submit the TVCC request for certification; this must be done every semester after registering for classes.
TVCC Request for Certification
Due to security risk and valuing your privacy, TVCC Veterans Office will no longer accept forms via email. Please upload your form(s) to our secure inbox using the button below; you will need your Cardinal ID & Password combination to log in for form submission. You may also fax the form(s) to (903) 675-6345 or mail them to TVCC, ATTN: Veterans, 100 Cardinal Dr. Athens, TX 75751.
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GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about educational benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.