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VETERANS (VA)

Most VA programs allow veterans ten (10) years from the date of separation listed on the Military Discharge (DD214)  to use their Veterans Benefits, unless that veteran was unable to attend due to a documented mental or physical disability, or reentry into active duty. 

To ensure that you have the correct information regarding benefits, call 888-442-4551.  This toll free number is the number for the department that can answer questions on qualifying for the various entitlement categories. 

All admission requirements must be completed and the VA recipient (veteran) must be a registered student at Southwest University before he/she will be certified for VA benefits.  Payment of tuition and fees is a part of the enrollment process.  A student is not a registered student until payment is received. 

The entitlement programs are listed as follows:  

Chapter 30xxxxMontgomery G.I. Bill -- Active Duty

Entered active duty on or after July 1, 1985 and contributed $100 a month the first twelve months and have a honorable discharge.

Chapter 31xxxxVocational Rehabilitation 

If you have a service connected disability. 

Chapter 32xxxxPost Vietnam Era Veterans Educational Assistance Program 

  1. Veterans who entered active duty after January 1, 1977 and before July 1, 1985
  2. Contributed funds to VEAP  
  3. Served for a continuous period of 181 days  

Chapter 35xxxxSurvivors and Dependents Educational Assistance Program

  1. Sons, daughters, spouses, and surviving spouses of veterans who perished or are totally disabled as a result of a service connected wound arising from active service, or who perished from the cause while such disability existed.  
  2. The child or spouse of a person who is on active duty as a member of the   Armed Forces and who for the period of 90 days has been concerned as a POW, MIA, or otherwise detained by a foreign government or power.
Chapter 1606xMontgomery GI Bill -- Selected Reserve  
  1. On or after July 1, 1985 enlisted, re-enlisted or extended an enlistment of a selected reserve so that the reservist has an obligation to serve for a period of not less than six years following the date of such action.
  2. Has completed the requirements for a secondary school diploma  
  3. Has completed IDAT  
  4. Has enlisted, re-enlisted, or extended an enlistment
TUITION AND FEES

STUDENTS RECEIVING VETERANS BENEFITS

Per Course: $250 per semester hour.  (Each course credits 3 semester hours)  

Students are responsible for the Tuition, Application, one-time Registration, Graduation fees, and textbooks.

Instructional material are provided through Southwest University’s Book Grant.

Postage and handling costs are the responsibility of the student.  Postage costs vary according to the student’s geographical location.

Benefits are paid direct to the veteran.

 

2200 Veterans Boulevard        Kenner, Louisiana  70062-4005        1.800.433.5923 or 1.504.468.2900
southwest@southwest.edu

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