VA Benefits

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

All veterans, spouses and dependents of veterans may be eligible for priority registration, which allows them to register for classes before other students.

Contact the Veterans Services Office

Semester Enrollment Form

New and returning student veterans must submit their VA benefits information using the College’s online form.

Submit Your VA Benefits

VA Benefit Programs and Resources

• Determine your eligibility
• Complete your online application

Chapter 30 – Montgomery GI Bill^® (Active Duty)

• For veterans who served under active duty and contributed to the GI Bill^® fund
• Chapter 30 Summary (PDF)

Chapter 31 – Vocational Rehabilitation

• For veterans with a service-connected disability
• Chapter 31 Summary (PDF)

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
• Chapter 33 Summary (PDF)

Chapter 35 – Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance

• For children and spouses of veterans whose death or disability is service-connected
• Chapter 35 Summary (PDF)

Chapter 1606 – Montgomery GI Bill^® (Selected Reserve/Ohio National Guard)

• For members of the Selected Reserve or Ready Reserve
• Chapter 1606 Summary (PDF)

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.

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 the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or call (888) GI-BILL-1 (442-4551).

If you have further questions, email Owens Veterans Services or call (567) 661-VETS (8387).

Veteran Tuition and Fees

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Educational Benefits Offered by the VA

Tuition and Fees Covered by the VA

• Academic Support Service Fee
• Academic Technology Fee
• Administrative Technology Fee
• Career Services
• Computer Usage Fee
• Course Material Fee
• E-Learning
• General Fee
• Instructional Fee
• Lab Fee
• New Student Orientation
• Parking and Transportation
• Registration (regular)
• Student Engagement Fee

Tuition and Fees Not Covered by the VA

• Application Fee
• Book Fee
• Deferred Payment Plan Fee
• Late Registration Fee
• Library Fines
• NSF Check Fee
• Parking Fines
• Placement Test or Retest Fee
• Portfolio Assessment
• Portfolio Credit Hours
• Proficiency Exam Fee
• Re-Admittance Fee
• Replacement Express Card
• Textbooks, Supplies, Taxes
• Work Experience Waiver

Contact Us

Veterans Services

• Phone: (567) 661-VETS (8387)
• Email Veterans Services

Summer hours:

• Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Spring hours:

• Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Toledo-area Campus:

• Make an Appointment with Veterans Services
• Location: Veterans Hall Room 101
• View on Google Maps
• See campus map (PDF): #3 on map
• Discover the Toledo-area Campus

Findlay-area Campus:

• Make an Appointment with Veterans Services (Online or phone appointment only)
• Discover the Findlay-area Campus