Rowan University is approved by the Department of Veteran Affairs and the New Jersey State Approving Agency of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to certify all GI Bill®benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Please note based on laws and regulations all programs may not be available. Please check with the Military Services Office to make sure the program you are interested in is available for your benefits.
The Department of Veterans Affairs determines a service member's, veteran's, or dependent's eligiblity for benefits. More information on the benefits offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs, along with how to apply, can be found here: Education and Training | ChooseVA
The Post 9/11 GI Bill® - Chapter 33
Eligibility is for individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service on or after September 11, 2001 or individuals discharged with a service connected disability after 30 days. You must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill®*. Post 9/11 GI Bill® will become effective for training on or after August 1, 2009.
Vocational Rehabilitation - Chapter 31
Any veteran with a disability rating from the Department of Veterans Affairs of 20% or more is entitled to apply for Vocational Rehabilitation. Vocational rehabilitation provides payment of tuition, fees, books, and required supplies along with a monthly stipend.
Benefits for Members of the Selected Reserve - Chapter 1606
Effective July 1, 1985, members of the selected reserve of the U.S. Armed Forces may be eligible for 36 months of training under Chapter 1606 educational assistance, to be used within ten years of the date of eligibility on the NOBE.
Dependents of Military Personnel and Veterans - Chapter 35
Children and spouses of veterans who died or are permanently and totally disabled as the result of a service-connected disability are eligible for benefits under Chapter 35. Children must be between 18 and 26 years of age. Spouses must use the benefit within ten years of becoming eligible.
National Guard Tuition-Commander Certificate
Available to members of the New Jersey National Guard, this program requires students to produce a signed Commander's Certificate each semester, and to file a FAFSA each academic year. The National Guard wavier covers tuition only up to 17 credit hours. Students are still responsible for any additional credits over 17 per a semester and university fees.
*GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs(VA). More information about benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. Government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill
State Benefits
Please note: Veterans may be entitled to state benefits through their Department of Veterans Affairs. Check out your eligibility by state.
Contact Veterans Affairs
Contact the Department of Veterans Affairs
If you have questions related to topics pertaining to the Department of Veterans Affairs, please find contact information below:
Education Benefits Hotline: 1-888-442-4551
Other VA Benefits (Local Regional Office): 1-800-827-1000
Monthly Verification System (IVR): 1-877-823-2378
Direct Depoist Enrollment: 1-877-838-2778
VA Debt Management Center: 1-800-827-0648
Questions?
Contact the Military Services Office
The Military Services Office at Rowan University is happy help you. Feel free to reach out to our team via email (militaryserviceoffice@rowan.edu) or by phone (856-256-4233) (from on campus phone: 6-4233).
Disclosures
*GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs(VA). More information about benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. Government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
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