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The College of Idaho is honored to serve those who have served. We look forward to working with you as a veteran of the armed services. The College of Idaho is a great place if you wish to continue military involvement, leadership training, and want to receive a liberal arts education to prepare you for further success in life.
For students who have served, or are currently serving, in the United States Armed Services, or who are children or spouses of veterans, VA Educational Benefits may be available. If you are eligible to receive educational benefits from the VA, we can provide the necessary enrollment verification and assist you in completing the appropriate forms. Explore additional information and resources below.
For additional information regarding the Yellow Ribbon Program please visit the Veterans Affairs website.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by the VA is available at the official VA.gov education website at https://www.va.gov/education/.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by the VA is available at the official VA.gov education website at https://www.va.gov/education/.
Benefit payments for these chapters are made directly to the students. The VA pays for attendance from the beginning date to the end date of the course and is combined with other courses if the attendance period is the same. The rate of pay depends on the number of units you are enrolled in.
In a standard 16-week semester, enrollment time is established as follows:
Current payment rates are available at the following link: https://www.va.gov/education/benefit-rates/
Montgomery GI Bill® – Active Duty (MGIB-AD) Chapter 30 program provides up to 36 months of education benefits. This benefit may be used for degree and certificate programs. Remedial, deficiency, and refresher courses may be approved under certain circumstances. Generally, benefits are payable for 10 years following your release from active duty. This program is also commonly known as Chapter 30 and pays the veteran directly in the form of a monthly stipend. For current rates, please visit the following link: https://www.va.gov/education/benefit-rates/montgomery-active-duty-rates/
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by the VA is available at the official VA.gov education website at https://www.va.gov/education/.
The Post 9/11 GI Bill® provides financial support for education and housing to 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®. The veteran’s percentage of eligibility is based on the number of days of active duty time after September 11, 2001. Additionally, tutorial assistance, and licensing and certification test reimbursement are also approved. The VA will pay your tuition based upon the highest in-state tuition charged by an educational institution in the state where the educational institution is located. Additionally, you may be eligible to receive a living stipend and book allowance. Generally, benefits are payable for 15 years following your release from active duty. For current rates, please visit the following link: https://www.va.gov/education/benefit-rates/post-9-11-gi-bill-rates/.
Post 9/11 GI Bill® recipients are required to verify their enrollment status on a monthly basis by the end of every month. Enrollment can be verified through the VA Education website, by text, by email, or by phone. VA strongly prefers that you verify enrollment by text. Failure to submit an enrollment verification for two consecutive months will result in withheld housing and kicker payments until you verify your enrollment again. For more information or to verify enrollment, please visit https://www.va.gov/education/verify-school-enrollment/#for-post-911-gi-bill-benefits.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by the VA is available at the official VA.gov education website at https://www.va.gov/education/.
Montgomery GI Bill® – Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) Chapter 1606 may be available to you if you are a member of the Selected Reserve. This includes the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard Reserves, and the Army and Air National Guard. This benefit may be used for degree and certificate programs. Remedial, deficiency and refresher courses may be approved under certain circumstances. With this program the service member is paid directly in the form of a monthly stipend.
Montgomery GI Bill® – Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) Chapter 1606 recipients are required to verify their enrollment every month through WAVE.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by the VA is available at the official VA.gov education website at https://www.va.gov/education/.
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