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VA benefits available for use at PSU:

 

Ch. 33 (Post 9/11 G.I. Bill):

This is the educational benefit awarded to all service members whom served 90 days or more of active duty time (outside of a training environment) after 11 SEPT 2001. Also, keep in mind that after 911 days (that’s just a coincidence) of active duty service the VA will count your training time as active duty time.  Click here to apply

Service Requirements

(Aggregate active duty after 9/10/01)

% Of Maximum Benefit Payable

At least 36 months100
At least 30 continuous days on active duty
(Must be discharged due to service-connected disability)		100
At least 30 months, but less than 36 months 190
At least 24 months, but less than 30 months 180 3
At least 18 months, but less than 24 months 2
70 3
At least 12 months, but less than 18 months 260
At least 06 months, but less than 12 months 2
50
At least 90 days, but less than 06 months 240

1 Includes entry level and skill training. 
2 Excludes entry level and skill training.
3 If the service requirements are met at both the 80 and 70 percentage level, the maximum percentage of 70 must be applied too amounts payable.

 

Fry Scholarship


The Fry Scholarship awards Ch. 33, Post 9/11 benefits to survivors of those Killed in Action. This means, the survivors of the fallen will be eligible for the Post 9/11 G.I. Bill just like those who earned it by serving. For more information, click here.

Ch. 30 (Montgomery G.I. Bill):


This is the educational benefit that you paid into -- $100 for your first 12 months of active-duty service.  Click here to start this benefit at PSU.

Ch. 35 (Survivors and Dependents of 100% Disabled Veterans)


This is the educational benefit spouses and dependents of 100%, service-connected disabled veterans. There is also a State of Oregon benefit that dovetails with Ch. 35, called Senate Bill 1066. This is a veteran dependent tuition waiver provided by the state. In order to qualify for this benefit you must be a child (includes adopted child or stepchildren), spouse, or un-remarried surviving spouse of a member of the United States Armed Forces who:

  • Admitted to a degree program at an Oregon University System campus.
  • The student must be a child (includes adopted child or stepchildren), a spouse, or un-remarried surviving spouse of a member of the United States Armed Forces who either died in active duty, became 100% disabled, or died as a result of a disability connected with military service as certified by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • An eligible child must be 23 years of age or younger at the time the child applies for the waiver. 


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Chs. 1606 and 1607


These educational benefits are for drilling or federally activated guard and reservists. There are a myriad of “kickers” and promotional benefits (such as Tuition Assistance) that accompany these benefits, so please contact your unit for individual questions.

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Ch. 31 (Vocational Rehabilitation)


This is the educational program for disabled veterans (at least 30% service-connected). This benefit is only for disabled veterans. If you have a disability or would like to find out more about getting the VA to evaluate and designate you with a disability, contact the VA at (503) 412-4577 or try ODVA’s Veteran Service Officer, Dave Cooley, at (503) 373-2186.