{"id":21,"date":"2024-12-16T16:06:28","date_gmt":"2024-12-16T21:06:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/veterans-draft\/?page_id=21"},"modified":"2026-07-14T10:40:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T14:40:00","slug":"benefits","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/veterans\/benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>How To Use VA Educational Benefits:<\/h1>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apply for benefits through the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/how-to-apply\/\"> VA Website<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility to <a href=\"mailto:VAbenefits-group@uri.edu\">VAbenefits-group@uri.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit a <a href=\"https:\/\/secure.na3.adobesign.com\/public\/esignWidget?wid=CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhCYuE21iA5qidkxPbvONuYTlYCmzjAOH2Dh5-sk-hCZZ5zYGdnsuSn7GKXSK81jiEE*\">GI Bill\u00ae Certification Worksheet <\/a>each semester you wish to use your Benefits. <br> <sub>Note: This is not necessary for Chapter 31 students.<\/sub><br><sub>*GI Bill\u00ae is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__http:\/\/www.benefits.va.gov\/gibill.*__;Kg!!Jh1S!hQDQ7-ccaudpuciMv3OKtwlpXgU19RLyceC6PJZmi70USzHXSX8th1SLvxeh1e0cO7BXM8vHJ6xGjWELDQ$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.benefits.va.gov\/gibill.*<\/a><\/sub><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">VA Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/about-gi-bill-benefits\/montgomery-active-duty\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Chapter 30<\/h2><p>For Veterans who have served at least 2 years of active service and may qualify. <br><br><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Learn More<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/careers-employment\/vocational-rehabilitation\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Chapter 31<\/h2><p>For Veterans who didn\u2019t receive a dishonorable discharge and<br>have a service-connected disability rating of at least 10% from VA.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Learn More<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/benefit-rates\/post-9-11-gi-bill-rates\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Chapter 33<\/h2><p>For Veterans who are interested in the Post 9-11 GI Bill\u00ae.<br><br><br><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Learn More<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/family-and-caregiver-benefits\/education-and-careers\/dependents-education-assistance\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Chapter 35<\/h2><p>For individuals who are a child or spouse of a service member who may fulfill the requirements for this VA Educational Benefit.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Learn More<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/about-gi-bill-benefits\/montgomery-selected-reserve\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Chapter 1606<\/h2><p>For Montgomery GI Bill\u00ae Selected Reserve 1606 beneficiaries.<br><br><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Learn More<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other Benefits Available To Veterans<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/veterans\/benefits\/tuition-residency\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Tuition Residency<\/h2><p>URI offers In-State Residency for Veterans and their families in certain circumstances.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Learn More<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/veterans\/benefits\/disabled-american-veterans-tuition-waiver-dav\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Disabled Veteran Tuition Waver (DAV)<\/h2><p>For Rhode Island residents with a Department of Veteran\u2019s Affairs service-related disability.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Learn More<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/veterans\/benefits\/stap-waiver\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>STAP Waiver<\/h2><p>The RI National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program (STAP) provides a tuition waiver for current National Guard members at RI\u2019s public colleges and universities.<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Learn More<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>School Certifying Officials<\/h1>\n\n<p><strong>Nancy Paquette<\/strong> &#8211; Veteran Benefits Certification Coordinator<br><strong>Elizabeth Manfredi<\/strong> &#8211; Enrollment Services Representative<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/veterans\/contact\/\" title=\"\">Contact Us<\/a>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>Military Tuition Assistance Program<\/h1>\n\n<p>Service members are strongly encouraged to speak with their Educational Services Officer (ESO) or counselor within their Military Service prior to enrolling in any courses or applying to any program.&nbsp;<br><strong>Active Duty Military, Reserves, National Guard: Contact Colleen_Amaral@uri.edu<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before You Enroll: Make an Informed Decision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing a college is an important decision. Before enrolling at the University of Rhode Island, active-duty service members using Department of Defense Tuition Assistance (TA) are encouraged to review resources designed to help compare institutions, understand costs, and make informed decisions about their education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The following federal tools provide information about college costs, graduation rates, student outcomes, financial aid, and other factors to consider when selecting a school:<\/strong><br><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/collegescorecard.ed.gov\/__;!!Jh1S!nNIzy5D7Y7PYSEm86RpcqQvyeKcWnf6I6yzvnRK_KolJkIxtGFO6cKESD1jOCq5cMoBqIgkH9VvMKgcFaHfaJcJyvlz1MgJi$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">College Scorecard<\/a><\/strong><br>The College Scorecard provides information about colleges and universities, including costs, graduation rates, debt, and post-graduation outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/nces.ed.gov\/collegenavigator\/__;!!Jh1S!nNIzy5D7Y7PYSEm86RpcqQvyeKcWnf6I6yzvnRK_KolJkIxtGFO6cKESD1jOCq5cMoBqIgkH9VvMKgcFaHfaJcJyvh3LYB4v$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">College Navigator<\/a><\/strong><br>College Navigator is a resource from the National Center for Education Statistics that allows students to compare colleges based on information such as tuition and fees, enrollment, graduation rates, financial aid, and other institutional characteristics.<br><br><strong>College Financing Plan<\/strong><br>The College Financing Plan is a standardized financial aid offer designed to help students understand their estimated costs, financial assistance, and out-of-pocket expenses. Students should carefully review their financial aid information and compare options when considering enrollment.&nbsp; A link to this document will show in your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ecampus-cs-prd.uri.edu\/psp\/saprodstu\/?cmd=login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">URI e-Campus self-service portal<\/a>&nbsp;if you apply for financial aid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/www.consumerfinance.gov\/paying-for-college\/__;!!Jh1S!nNIzy5D7Y7PYSEm86RpcqQvyeKcWnf6I6yzvnRK_KolJkIxtGFO6cKESD1jOCq5cMoBqIgkH9VvMKgcFaHfaJcJyvoZ7hVst$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paying for College<\/a><\/strong><br>The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau\u2019s Paying for College resource provides tools to help students understand college costs, compare financial aid offers, and plan for paying for higher education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/www.militaryonesource.mil\/resources\/gov\/tuition-assistance-decide\/__;!!Jh1S!nNIzy5D7Y7PYSEm86RpcqQvyeKcWnf6I6yzvnRK_KolJkIxtGFO6cKESD1jOCq5cMoBqIgkH9VvMKgcFaHfaJcJyvpfckv97$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Department of Defense TA Decide<\/a><\/strong><br>TA Decide is a resource specifically designed to help service members compare schools and make informed decisions when using Tuition Assistance benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/nsldsfap.ed.gov\/cdr-searchable-database\/school\/search__;!!Jh1S!nNIzy5D7Y7PYSEm86RpcqQvyeKcWnf6I6yzvnRK_KolJkIxtGFO6cKESD1jOCq5cMoBqIgkH9VvMKgcFaHfaJcJyvlbUU69G$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Loan Default Rate<\/a><\/strong><br>The Cohort Default Rate (CDR) measures the percentage of federal student loan borrowers who enter repayment during a federal fiscal year and default within three years. The University of Rhode Island\u2019s CDR is compared with the national average and the average for public four-year institutions. A low CDR reflects successful student loan repayment outcomes among our graduates and former students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students are also encouraged to connect with <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/veterans\/contact\/\">URI\u2019s Center for Military and Veteran Education (MAVE) <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/enrollment\/contact\/\">Enrollment Services <\/a>with questions about military benefits, financial aid, costs, or the enrollment process. URI is committed to supporting military-connected students from enrollment through graduation.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VA Benefits Other Benefits Available To Veterans<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":581,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-21","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/veterans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/21","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/veterans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/veterans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/veterans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/581"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/veterans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/veterans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/21\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":738,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/veterans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/21\/revisions\/738"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/veterans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}