VA Education Benefits

The key to continued success and readiness of any modern organization is education of its members. An organization interested in education attracts innovators with new ideas who keep the team moving forward. The Veterans Administration administers benefit programs to accomplish this end. Program descriptions of education benefits including documents and forms to aid veterans are available at:
http://www.gibill.va.gov/education/benefits.htm
 

Top Up

Public Law 106-398 provides Montgomery GI Bill participants the opportunity to use MGIB benefits to "Top Up" tuition assistance.  A soldier (officer or enlisted) eligible for chapter 30 MGIB benefits can elect to receive MGIB benefits for all or part of the remaining expenses not covered by tuition assistance.  Ask about Top Up when applying for Federal Tuition Assistance.

Additional MGIB Benefits

Service members who entered active duty on or after 1 July 1985 and have maintained MGIB eligibility have the opportunity to increase their basic MGIB benefits.  Public Law 106-419 authorizes service members who are eligible to contribute up to $600 for additional basic MGIB benefits.  The maximum contribution of $600 would increase basic benefits by $5,400.  Visit your education center for additional information and to process the paperwork.

Carlisle Residency

The Carlisle Area School District is a "sponsoring" school district for the Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC).  This means that the district pays a percentage of each resident's tuition.  

Soldiers and dependents that reside in a Sponsoring School District are eligible to receive a Certificate of Residency to attend HACC at 50% off regular tuition rates. Other area colleges charge their regular in-state fees. 

Participants must get the Residency Certificate from your local School District's Administration Office before registering at HACC.  Remember to bring with you a copy of assignment orders.

For more info call the Education Center at: (717) 245-3943, or         DSN: 242-3943.

For assignment order inquiries call the Student Operations staff at    (717) 245-3615 or DSN: 242-3615.