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The Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (MGIB-AD) can help you pay for education and training programs. Read more on eligibility requirements here: https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/montgomery-active-duty/

Applying for Ch 30

You can apply online via VA Form 22-1990 (if you have already applied skip this step).

You do not need sign in to start your application. If you do not sign in, you must complete your application as it will not save any progress. You may first create an ID.me or Login.gov account. Logging in will save your application progress. If you have not used your education benefits, complete the Form 22-1990

Save a copy of the confirmation page provided at the end of the application and email it to us at mvrc@uwf.edu. Example of required form: 

Application for Ch 31 Benefits

You can apply online, Careers And Employment | Veterans Affairs (va.gov)(if you have already applied skip this step)

Once you complete form 28-1900. Meet with your VR&E Counselor for entitlement determination and plan development.

The Post 9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) helps you pay for school or cover expenses while you're training for a job. If you've served on active duty after September 10, 2001, you may qualify for the Post 9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33). Read on eligibility requirements here:  https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/post-9-11/

Application for Ch. 33 VA Education Benefits

You can apply online  via VA Form 22-1990 (if you have already applied skip this step).

If you are a veteran/service member/reservist and have not used your education benefits, complete Form 22-1990. You will need to create an ID.me or LOGIN.GOV account

 Save a copy of the confirmation page and email it to us at mvrc@uwf.edu. Example of required form: 

Under the chapter, effective August 1, 2009, eligible participants (veterans, service members, and dependents) pursuing a VA approved training program may receive the following benefits at a percentage based on the length of active duty service. Read on eligibility requirements here:  https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/post-9-11/

Applying for Ch. 33 -For dependents whose sponsored transferred their Post 9/11 while on active duty. Applying for Ch. 33

You can apply online via VA Form 22-1990e (if you have already applied skip this step).

Application for Education Benefits should be completed after high school graduation. Dependents must first create an ID.me or Login.gov account and must be at least 18 years old to create this account. Service member should not sign in to their own account to apply for transferred of benefits as this may cause issues or delays. 

If you are under 18, a paper form of the 22-1990e will need to be completed and mailed to the VA. MVRC will require a copy of the certified mail or receipt of the form being mailed to the VA. 

 Please save a copy of the confirmation page and email it to mvrc@uwf.edu. 

Example of the required form: 

If you’re the child or spouse of a Veteran or service member who has died, is captured or missing, or is permanently and totally disabled due to a service-connected disability, you may be eligible for the Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) program. (If your Sponsor died in the line of duty you might be entitled to the Fry Scholarship. Contact Rebecca Baisden 850-474-2550 to verify eligibility) Read more on eligibility requirements here: https://www.va.gov/education/survivor-dependent-benefits/dependents-education-assistance/

Applying for Ch. 35

 You can apply online via VA.gov (Online VA Form 22-5490). Apply for Education Benefits after high school graduation (if you have already applied skip this step).

You do no need sign in to start your application. If you do not sign in, you must complete your application as it will not save any progress. Dependents may first create an ID.me or Login.gov account. You must be at least 18 years old to create this account. Creating an ID.me Login will save your application progress. 

We will need a copy of the confirmation page at the end of the application and email it to us at mvrc@uwf.edu. Example of Confirmation page required:

The Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) program offers up to 36 months of education and training benefits. If you're a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard Reserve, Army National Guard, or Air National Guard, you may be eligible for this benefits. Read more on eligibility requirements here: https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/montgomery-selected-reserve/

Applying for Ch 1606 

You can apply online via VA Form 22-1990 (if you have already applied skip this step).

You do not need sign in to start your application. If you do not sign in, you must complete your application as it will not save any progress. You may first create an ID.me or Login.gov account. Logging in will save your application progress. If you have not used your education benefits, complete the Form 22-1990

If you are the veteran/service member/reservist and have not used your education benefits, complete Form 22-1990

Save a copy of the confirmation page and email it to us at mvrc@uwf.edu. Example of required form:

The Edith Nourse Rogers Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) Scholarship allows eligible Veterans using the Post-9/11 GI Bill or dependents using the Fry Scholarship to get added benefits. This scholarship provides up to 9 months (or $30,000) of benefits for training in high-demand fields. Read more on eligibility requirements here: https://www.va.gov/education/other-va-education-benefits/stem-scholarship/

Find approved fields of study for the STEM Scholarship here: https://www.va.gov/resources/approved-fields-of-study-for-the-stem-scholarship/

Applying for VA STEM Scholarship

You can apply online via VA Form 22-10203 (if you have already applied skip this step)

When applying for the Rogers STEM Scholarship you scroll to the bottom of the page from the link above provided and start your application without signing in. If you do not sign in, you must complete your application as it will not save any progress. You may first create an ID.me or Login.gov account. Logging in will save your application progress.

Save a copy of the confirmation page and email it to us at mvrc@uwf.edu.

The Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship (Chapter 33) provides Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits to the children and surviving spouses of Service members who died in the line of duty while on active duty after September 10, 2001. Eligible beneficiaries attending school may receive up to 36 months of benefits at the 100% level. Read more on Eligibility here: https://www.va.gov/education/survivor-dependent-benefits/fry-scholarship/

Application for FRY Scholarship benefits

You can apply online via VA Form 22-5490 (if you have already applied skip this step). As a dependent child that is using this benefit for the first time must complete Form 22-5490.

Application for Education Benefits should be completed after high school graduation. You do no need sign in to start your application. If you do not sign in, you must complete your application as it will not save any progress. Dependents may first create an ID.me or Login.gov account. You must be at least 18 years old to create this account. Creating an ID.me Login will save your application progress. 

Save a copy of the confirmation page and email it to mvrc@uwf.edu. Example of the required form: