General Information
"The nation which forgets its defenders will itself be forgotten."
Welcome to the Indiana University Southeast Veteran Services Homepage. The information, contacts, and links on this Homepage is provided to assist all Veterans and Spouses/Dependents who qualify for veteran benefits, regardless of service, a one stop site to ensure a painless transition to college when using your veteran educational benefits.
If you have any questions concerning Veterans Benefits you can contact:
Jack Howell, VA Certifying Official - Phone:(812) 941-2535 or Email: howellj@ius.edu
The information on this website is for all Veterans & Spouses/Dependents who qualify regardless of Service.
| Status | What is the Program Called | Title of Benefit | What are the monthly benefits | What do I need to do | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Services - If certain requirements have been met | Chapter 30 | New Montgomery GI Bill | Education Benefit Payment Rates | See Getting Started #4 | Payment during service may be required to qualify |
| All Services - Will meet with a VA VocRehab counselor to determine eligibility | Chapter 31 | VA Vocation Rehabilitation | Determined by VOC Rehab | See Getting Started #6 | Must be qualified to receive disability benefits that are determinated by VA |
| Military duty after 11 Sep 2001 with any Military service to include the Reserves or National Guard Transfer of Entitlement for Spouse & Child | Chapter 33
| Post 9/11 GI Bill | Tuition/Fees Paid Monthly Housing Allowance Annual Book Stipend | See Getting Started #7 | Must have been on active duty for 90 days or more after 9/11/2001 Transfer of benefit information is also available. See Getting Started #7. |
| Spouse or Dependent of a Disabled/ Deceased Veteran | Chapter 35 | Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) | Education Benefit Payment Rates | See Getting Started #3 | Veteran must be 100% disabled or Deceased |
| Reservist or Guardsmen any service | Chapter 1606 | Military Reserve/ Guardsman | Education Benefit Payment Rates | See Getting Started #5 | |
| Reservist or Guardsmen any service | Chapter 1607 (REAP) | Military Reserve/ Guardsman | Education Benefit Payment Rates | See Getting Started #5 | Must have been on active duty for 90 days or more after 9/11/2001 |
Am I Eligible?
To review available benefit programs and determine whether or not you are eligible, visit www.gibill.va.gov. You can also call the VA Call Center, at 1-888-442-4551.
Certification of Eligibility - Semester
We use VA-ONCE online certification system for VA educational benefits, but we cannot do so until you've contact the VA Certifying Official. The VA Certifying Official must certify your records each semester, complete the Education Benefit Worksheet (See Forms) and attach your class schedule, this is how your enrollment and credit hours are certified, and if you are receiving the Post 9/11 GI Bill Benefit, your tuition/fees are paid. It takes the VA Regional Office approximately 8 to 12 weeks to complete the certification process. So the earlier we hear from you, the better chance your benefit money will be available when classes begin.
VA Audits:
The Veteran's Affairs Office periodically conducts educational benefit audits. The audit includes looking at ALL Education Records to include but not limited to transcripts, degree and satisfactory progress, tuition & fee records, etc. If information from your academic record differs from what you or the IU Southeast Registrars Office has reported to the VA, there are potential's for overpayments and possible denial of future benefits.
Vocational Rehabilitation
Students work with the U.S. Veterans Affairs Office and meet with a case manager. Contact Jack Howell with any questions or for contact information with the VA.
Vet Records:
To request military records use: www.vetrecs.archives.gov
VA Call Center:
1-888-442-4551
