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, where they have the opportunity to register for classes before other students.
Contact the Veterans Services Office for more information.
Semester Enrollment Form
New and returning student veterans must submit their VA benefits information using the College’s online form.
VA Benefits Resources
Click below to view a list of resources.
VA Benefits Resources
To determine your eligibility, go to http://www.gibill.va.gov/ or to www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/homepage.
To complete your online application with the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs, go to www.vets.gov.
Benefits are available under the following programs:
Chapter 30 – Montgomery GI Bill® (Active Duty)
For veterans who served under active duty and contributed to the GI Bill® fund
www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/mgib_ad.asp
Chapter 30 Summary
Chapter 31 – Vocational Rehabilitation
For veterans with a service-connected disability
www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/
Chapter 31 Summary
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
www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/post911_gibill.asp
Chapter 33 Summary
Chapter 35 – Survivor & Dependent's Educational Assistance
For children and spouses of veterans whose death or disability is service-connected
www.benefits.va.gov/VOCREHAB/Dep_Edu_Assist_Chapter_35.asp
Chapter 35 Summary
Chapter 1606 – Montgomery GI Bill® (Selected Reserved/Ohio National Guard)
For members of Selected Reserve or Ready Reserve
www.benefits.va.gov/GIBILL/resources/benefits_resources/rates/ch1606/ch1606rates100116.asp
Chapter 1606 Summary
Chapter 1607 – Reserve Educational Assistance (REAP)
For veteran reserves who were called or ordered to active duty in response to a war or national emergency for at least 90 days after Sept. 11, 2001
www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/reap.asp
Chapter 1607 Summary
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: https://benefits.va.gov/GIBILL/FGIBSummaries.asp
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 this link: https://www.vets.gov/.
You can also call 1-888-GI-BILL-1.
If you have further questions, please call our office at (567) 661-VETS (8387) or email us at vets@owens.edu.