Benefit Types
This office assists veterans and their family members in the process of applying for VA Education Benefits available under the following Chapters:
- Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill
- Chapter 33 Post 9/11 Transfer of Entitlement
- Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill
- Chapter 1606 Selected Reserve GI Bill
- Chapter 1607 Reserve Education Assistance
- Chapter 35 Dependents Education Assistance
- Veterans Education Assistance Program (VEAP)
- Chapter 31 VA Vocational Rehabilitation
Overpayment Information
If you withdraw from or stop attending a class that you have been certified to receive benefits for, you may end up in overpayment status with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Additionally, if you receive a grade of “NC” which is no-credit and is a non-punitive grade, you may be in overpayment as well.
If you have a VA debt, you need to contact the Debt Management Center as soon as possible at 1-800-827-0648 or view their website for more information at http://www.va.gov/debtman/.
Information from DVA & Pay Rates
The following information has been published by the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding VA Education Benefits:
- Changes to Post-9/11 GI Bill Fact Sheet
- Study Abroad and the Post-9/11 GI Bill
- Benefit Comparison Tools
- Rate Tables
Work Study
If you are interested in the work study program, you will need to complete the application and submit it to the UTKVA Office. The application is online at http://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/VBA-22-8691-ARE.pdf. This position is filled on a first-come basis and space is limited. Minimum Wage.