VA Benefits

(567) 661-VETS (8387) or vets@owens.edu


Navy Veteran
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 benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Veterans attending Owens Community College may be eligible to receive benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs when pursuing most associate degree programs.

All Veterans, Spouse and Dependents of Veterans may be eligible for Priority Registration where they have the opportunity to register for classes before other students.

Contact the Veterans Services Office for more information.

Semester Enrollment Form

New and Continuing Student Veterans are required to submit VA Benefits information utilizing the College’s online form.

VA Benefits Resources

To determine your eligibility, go to http://www.gibill.va.gov/ or to www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/homepage.

To complete your online application with the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs, go to www.vets.gov.

Benefits are available under the following programs:

Chapter 30 – Montgomery GI Bill® (Active Duty)
For veterans who served under active duty and contributed to the GI Bill® fund
www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/mgib_ad.asp >>
Chapter 30 Summary >>

Chapter 31 – Vocational Rehabilitation
For veterans with a service-connected disability
www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/ >>
Chapter 31 Summary >>

Chapter 33 – 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 Sept. 11, 2001
www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/post911_gibill.asp >>
Chapter 33 Summary >>

Chapter 35 – Survivor & Dependent’s Educational Assistance
For children and spouses of veterans whose death or disability is service-connected
www.benefits.va.gov/VOCREHAB/Dep_Edu_Assist_Chapter_35.asp >>
Chapter 35 Summary >>

Chapter 1606 – Montgomery GI Bill® (Selected Reserved/Ohio National Guard)
For members of Selected Reserve or Ready Reserve
www.benefits.va.gov/GIBILL/resources/benefits_resources/rates/ch1606/ch1606rates100116.asp >>
Chapter 1606 Summary >>

Chapter 1607 – Reserve Educational Assistance (REAP)
For veteran reserves who were called or ordered to active duty in response to a war or national emergency for at least 90 days after Sept. 11, 2001
www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/reap.asp >>
Chapter 1607 Summary >>

Forever GI BILL® – Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act
For more information on the Forever GI BILL® please go to the VA Education and Training page: https://benefits.va.gov/GIBILL/FGIBSummaries.asp >>

Apply for Educational Benefits

Please use the GI Bill® Comparison Tool to determine if you are eligible for education benefits with the Department of Veterans Affairs.  If you are eligible please apply at this link: https://www.vets.gov/.
You can also call 1-888-GI-BILL-1.

If you have further questions, please call our office at (567) 661-VETS (8387) or email us at vets@owens.edu.