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Benefits cover up to 36 months of continuous, full-time education, and distribute a monthly stipend directly to the student based on a number of criteria, including length of service, type of training/education being pursued, amount contributed to the fund during service, eligibility category, and optional participation in the $600 Buy-Up program (“Kicker”). The student is responsible for ensuring tuition is paid.
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VETERAN READINESS AND EMPLOYMENT)
Eligibility and entitlement requirements for this program are dependent on approval from the department of Veterans Affairs. Eligibility criteria include:
- Both a VA disability rating and an employment handicap.
- A discharge from the service other than dishonorable.
- VA Disability rating > 10 percent, or a memorandum rating of of > 20 percent from the VA.
- A completed and approved VR&E application (available online at VONAPP).
Eligibility for this program does not necessarily mean entitlement. See the VA Vocational Rehabilitation Veteran Readiness and Employment website for details.
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