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| Tuition Waiver for Recipients of Purple Heart or Superior Combat Decorations: The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs has indicated that the combat decorations that would qualify students for the provisions of this waiver include: |
- Purple Heart
- Bronze Star (must be "V" designation or device)
- Distinguished Flying Cross
- Legion of Merit (must be "V" designation or device)
- Silver Star
- Air Force Cross
- Navy Cross
- Distinguished Service Cross
- Medal of Honor
To be considered a "combat decoration superior in precedence to the Purple Heart," the Bronze Star and the Legion of Merit must include the "V" designation or device.
Veterans who are enrolled in a Florida public community college or state university and meet all of the following criteria:
- Provide a copy of your DD-214 form form or other documentation that proves you received a Purple Heart or other combat decoration superior in precedence to any Broward
College admissions office.
- Is currently a resident and was a resident at the time of the military action that resulted in the awarding of the Purple Heart or other superior combat decoration.
- Admitted as full-time, part-time, or summer-school student in an undergraduate program of study leading to a degree or certificate.
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Chapter 30 – Montgomery GI Bill for Active Duty: Veterans who enlisted for the first time or entered active duty for the first time from July 1, 1985 or after.
- Must serve at least 2 years.
- Possess a high school diploma or GED.
- Receive an honorable discharge.
- Have paid $1,200 into the program.
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Chapter 31 - Vocational rehabilitation: This program is available for service connected disability and discharge under conditions other than dishonorable. Veteran applies directly to the Veterans Administration Rehabilitation Offices. Payments are made for books, tuition, fees and a monthly subsistence. Veterans in this program are eligible for 12 years from date of discharge or date of rating of disability and can receive benefits for up to a total of 4 years full-time training.
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Eligibility Process: Students are given a 1905 form from their case manager with an expiration date. The Veteran must keep a current copy with them at all times as the 1905 is required when purchasing books. Case managers can fax the form directly to our office, if necessary. A veterans certifying official completes the form and sends it back to the case manager for approval and review.
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Chapter 33 – The Post 9/11 GI Bill: Veterans who were regular active duty must serve a minimum of 90 days honorable active duty after 9/10/2001. Reservists must serve a minimum of 90 days aggregate active duty after 9/10/2001. Full benefits are paid to those who served at least 36 months after 9/10/01. Those who serve less time will receive a proportional benefit. VA will pay tuition and fees directly to the school. Subsistence and book allowances are paid directly to the veteran up to $1000 per year. For more comprehensive benefit and eligibility information please visit http://www.gibill.va.gov/pamphlets/CH33/CH33_Pamphlet.pdf. |
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Chapter 35 - Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program: You must be the son, daughter, or spouse of:
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- A veteran who died or is permanently and totally disabled as the result of a service-connected disability. The disability must arise out of active service in the Armed Forces.
- A veteran who died from any cause while such service-connected disability was in existence.
- A service member missing in action or captured in line of duty by a hostile force.
- A service member forcibly detained or interned in line of duty by a foreign government or power.
- A service member who is hospitalized or receiving outpatient treatment for a service connected permanent and total disability and is likely to be discharged for that disability. This change is effective December 23, 2006.
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Chapter 1606 – Montgomery GI Bill for Selected Reserve: MGIB-SR provides financial aid for education to students in the reserve of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard, as well as the Army National Guard and Air National Guard. Veterans in this chapter are eligible once they:
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- Sign a 6 year obligation with their assigned unit.
- Have a high school diploma, GED or equivalency certificate before applying.
- Remain in good standing with the VA.
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| Chapter 1607 - Reserve Educational Assistance Program: For the National Guard and selected reserve. Veteran who was activated as a result of a national emergency. Eligible once the veteran serves 90 consecutive days. |
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