Veterans Educational Assistance Program

Most veterans who participated in the VEAP program, where VA contributes $2 for every $1 contributed by the servicemember, have since converted to the Montgomery GI Bill
(Chapter 30).

VEAP eligibility criteria

• Must have entered active duty between Jan. 1, 1977, and June 30, 1985
• Must have opened a contribution account before April 1, 1987
• Must have voluntarily contributed $25 to $2,700
• Must have completed at least the first period of service
• Must have received a discharge under conditions other than dishonorable
• Active-duty personnel must have at least three months of contributions available to use VEAP

What does VEAP cover?

• Costs of obtaining a college degree
• Costs of certificate, apprenticeship, correspondence or on-the-job training programs
• In certain circumstances, remedial, deficiency or refresher classes or training

What is the window to use it?

• The maximum entitlement is 36 months of education costs
• VEAP must be used within 10 years of discharge from active duty

Leftover contributions

• The veteran’s portion of entitlement money not used by the end of the 10-year window will be refunded

More Information:

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