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Education Benefits

A veteran seeking education benefits should follow these steps:

• Determine eligibility for benefits.
  • Complete the appropriate application forms from the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs.
  • Review the definition of a veteran in Massachusetts General Laws.
    
• Review availability of tuition assistance.
• Decide on a program.
  • Decide which school and program to enter.
  • Verify that the program is approved to offer benefits.
  • Contact the educational institution or training establishment to apply for entrance.
    
  • Once admitted, talk to the designated Certifying Official at the school, usually the Registrar or Financial Aid Officer, to certify enrollment using VA Form 22-1999. This will initiate monthly benefit payments.
• Continue to make satisfactory progress toward program completion and notify the School Certifying Official and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs of any withdrawal, change in enrollment status, or change in place or program study.

The following brochure outlines additional information about educational benefits.

• Overview of veterans education benefits (.PDF) (.DOC)

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Related Links
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Veterans' Services: Local Veterans' Agents
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Survivors' and Dependents' Benefits