Veterans Education Benefits

Overview

As a veteran or eligible dependent, you may be able to receive entitlement funding based upon a service obligation.

The MU Veteran Certification Official will act as the liaison between you and the appropriate regional office, and will complete and submit all necessary forms for benefits to which you may be entitled. The following is an overview of the options a veteran or eligible dependent may be able to receive to assist them in funding their education.

The VA Certification Official is Christopher Vaughn, Director of New Student Financial Planning, 134 Alumni Hall.

Eligibility

To receive Veterans Education Benefits while attending Mansfield, you must establish eligibility under one of the following programs:

Chapter 30 - Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty (MGIB-AD)
Chapter 31 - Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Service
Chapter 33 - Post-9/11 GI Bill
Chapter 35 - Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program (DEA)
Chapter 1606 - Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve
Chapter 1607 - Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP)

Other Aid Available for Veterans

How to Apply

Conversations: Chris Vaughn and the GI Bill

Mansfield University's Director of Admissions-Financial Planning speaks with Dennis Miller. They discuss various financial aid, planning, and opportunities for students who served our country, as well of the family members of those who did.

Part 1