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VEAP is available if you elected to make contributions from your military pay to participate
in this education benefit program. Your contributions are matched on a $2 for $1 basis by
the Government. You may use these benefits for degree, certificate, correspondence,
apprenticeship/on-the-job training programs, and vocational flight training programs.
In certain circumstances, remedial, deficiency, and refresher training may also be available.
Benefit entitlement is 1 to 36 months depending on the number of monthly contributions. You have
10 years from your release from active duty to use VEAP benefits. If there is entitlement
not used after the 10-year period, your portion remaining in the fund will be automatically
refunded.
Who is Eligible?
To qualify, you must meet the following requirements:
- Entered service for the first time between January 1, 1977, and June 30, 1985;
- Opened a contribution account before April 1, 1987;
- Voluntarily contributed from $25 to $2700;
- Completed your first period of service; and
- Were discharged or released from service under conditions other than dishonorable.
If you are currently on active duty and wish to receive VEAP benefits, you must have at
least 3 months of contributions available. Contributions may be withdrawn if you do not
meet the basic eligibility requirements or if you formally request a refund of the
contributions withheld.
How Can I Apply?
You should make sure that your selected program is approved for VA training. If you are not
clear on this point, VA will inform you and the school or company about the requirements.
Obtain and complete VA Form 22-1990,
Application for Education Benefits. Send it to the VA regional office with jurisdiction
over the State where you will train. If you are not on active duty, send copy 4
(Member Copy) of your DD Form 214,
Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty. If you are on active duty,
you must have your enrollment approved by your base Education Services Officer, and
you must have your service verified by your Commanding Officer.
If you have started training, take your application and Member Copy of
DD Form 214 to your school or employer.
The DD-214 cannot be downloaded, viewed, or even requested online. Federal law requires
that all requests for Veterans' records and information be submitted in writing.
Also,ask them to complete
VA Form 22-1999, Enrollment Certification, and send all the forms to VA.
If you wish to withdraw your contributions from VEAP, obtain and complete
VA Form 24-5281, Application for Refund of
Educational Contributions, and send it to your nearest VA regional office.
Education Topics of Interest:
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