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New Student VA Information
51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ honors the following education benefits for active-duty service members, reservists, and veterans of the armed forces:
Educational VA Benefits
- The *Montgomery GI Bill® (MGIB) reimburses tuition costs through an educational assistance allowance.
- The Post-9/11 *GI Bill® applies direct funds to cover a portion of costs for tuition, fees, and books.
- Tuition Assistance gives a portion of funds to cover costs of tuition and fees. This program is sponsored by the specific branch of the military you serve.
- The Tuition Assistance Top-Up Program provides the remaining funds for tuition costs that are not covered under the Tuition Assistance program.
- The VA Veteran Readiness and Employment Program offers benefits to veterans with service-connected disabilities.
PDF Forms and Checklists
**VA Forms must be turned into the Business Office prior to registration. You can also mail them to the Business Office at ta@wbu.edu
Chapter Information
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at the following .
- - *Montgomery GI Bill® - Active Duty Educational Assistance Program (new).
- - Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E).
- - Post-Vietnam Era Veteran's Educational Assistance Program (VEAP).
- - Post 9/11 Veteran's Educational Assistance Act of 2008.
- - Dependent's Educational Assistance Program.
- - Montgomery GI Bill® - Selected Reserve Educational Assistance Program.
- - Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP).
Schedule an appointment with the Veteran Services Coordinator
*51³Ô¹ÏÍøÊÓƵ Reports the following hours to the VA for BHA calculations:
• Full Time Undergraduate 9 Hours
• Full Time Graduate 6 Hours
*GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at
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