Gwinnett Technical College is an approved institution and accepts the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Educational Benefits, also known as the GI BillĀ©. There are many different VA Educational Benefits that veterans and dependents of veterans may qualify to receive. Below are some of the more common educational benefit questions.

Chapter 33: Post-9/11

Will Chapter 33 pay for some or all of my tuition and fees?
Yes, (Chapter 33 will pay a percentage of your college tuition and fees based on an aggregated period of active duty service after September 10 2001). Please see link for more information: https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/docs/pamphlets/ch33_pamphlet.pdf
Can I receive a BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) with Chapter 33?
Yes, based on the amount of credit hours you take in a given semester you can receive a BAH. BAH is not payable to individuals on active duty or those enrolled at half time or less. Please see link for more information: https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/docs/pamphlets/ch33_pamphlet.pdf
Will I receive assistance with my textbooks and/or supplies using Chapter 33?
Yes, you will receive a textbook stipend using Chapter 33. The amount you receive will depend on the percentage you are receiving of Chapter 33, as well as the amount of credit hours you are registered for. Please see link for more information: https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/docs/pamphlets/ch33_pamphlet.pdf
What do I need to start receiving my VA Educational Benefits?
Gwinnett Techā€™s Office of Veterans Affairs will need a copy of your COE (Certificate of Eligibility). You can request this document from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at their site located here https://www.va.gov/education/how-to-apply/
Please see the Veterans Affairs Checklist for more information on how to receive your educational benefits
Please contact Gwinnett Techā€™s Office of Veterans Affairs for more information.

Chapter 35: Dependentā€™s Educational Assistance

Will Chapter 35 pay for some or all of my tuition and fees?
No, Chapter 35 will not pay your college tuition and fees. Please see link for more information: https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/docs/pamphlets/ch35_pamphlet_2.pdf
Can I receive a BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) with Chapter 35?
Yes, based on the amount of credit hours you take in a given semester you can receive a BAH. Please see link for more information: https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/docs/pamphlets/ch35_pamphlet_2.pdf
Will I receive assistance with my textbooks and/or supplies using Chapter 35?
No, you will not receive assistance with textbooks or supplies using Chapter 35. Please see link for more information: https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/docs/pamphlets/ch35_pamphlet_2.pdf
What do I need to start receiving my VA Educational Benefits?
Gwinnett Techā€™s Office of Veterans Affairs will need a copy of your COE (Certificate of Eligibility). You can request this document from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at their site located here https://www.va.gov/education/how-to-apply/
Please see the Veterans Affairs Checklist for more information on how to receive your educational benefits
Please contact Gwinnett Techā€™s Office of Veterans Affairs for more information.

Chapter 1606: Montgomery GI BillĀ©

Will Chapter 1606 pay for some or all of my tuition and fees?
No, Chapter 1606 does not pay your college tuition and fees. Please see link for more information: https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/docs/pamphlets/ch1606_pamphlet.pdf
Can I receive a BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) with Chapter 1606?
Yes, based on the amount of credit hours you take in a given semester you can receive on a BAH. Please see link for more information: https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/docs/pamphlets/ch1606_pamphlet.pdf
Will I receive assistance with my textbooks and supplies using Chapter 1606?
No, you will not receive assistance with textbooks or supplies using Chapter 1606. Please see link for more information: https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/docs/pamphlets/ch1606_pamphlet.pdf
What do I need to start receiving my VA Educational Benefits?
Gwinnett Techā€™s Office of Veterans Affairs will need a copy of your COE (Certificate of Eligibility). You can request this document from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at their site located here https://www.va.gov/education/how-to-apply/
Please see the Veterans Affairs Checklist for more information on how to receive your educational benefits
Please contact Gwinnett Techā€™s Office of Veterans Affairs for more information.

Chapter 30: Montgomery/Active Duty GI BillĀ©

Will Chapter 30 pay for some or all of my tuition and fees?
No, Chapter 30 does not pay your college tuition and fees. Please see link for more information: https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/docs/pamphlets/ch30_pamphlet.pdf
Can I receive a BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) with Chapter 30?
Yes, based on the amount of credit hours you take in a given semester you can receive on a BAH. Please see link for more information: https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/docs/pamphlets/ch30_pamphlet.pdf
Will I receive assistance with my textbooks and supplies using Chapter 30?
No, you will not receive assistance with textbooks or supplies using Chapter 30. Please see link for more information: https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/docs/pamphlets/ch30_pamphlet.pdf
What do I need to start receiving my VA Educational Benefits?
Gwinnett Techā€™s Office of Veterans Affairs will need a copy of your COE (Certificate of Eligibility). You can request this document from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at their site located here https://www.va.gov/education/how-to-apply/
Please see the Veterans Affairs Checklist for more information on how to receive your educational benefits
Please contact Gwinnett Techā€™s Office of Veterans Affairs for more information.

Chapter 31: Vocational Rehabilitation

Does Chapter 31 pay for some or all of your tuition and fees?
Yes, please see link for more information: Link to https://www.benefits.va.gov/BENEFITS/factsheets/serviceconnected/Ch31FactSheet.pdf
Can I receive a BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) with Chapter 31?
Yes, please see link for more information: https://www.benefits.va.gov/BENEFITS/factsheets/serviceconnected/Ch31FactSheet.pdf
Will I receive assistance for my textbooks and supplies using Chapter 31?
Yes, your textbooks will be paid for when using Chapter 31. Please contact your Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for more information on this Chapterā€™s benefits. Please see link for more information: https://www.benefits.va.gov/BENEFITS/factsheets/serviceconnected/Ch31FactSheet.pdf
What do I need to start receiving my VA Educational Benefits?
Gwinnett Techā€™s Office of Veterans Affairs will need a copy of the 1995 Form sent to us from your Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor.
Please see the Veterans Affairs Checklist for more information on how to receive your educational benefits
Please contact Gwinnett Techā€™s Office of Veterans Affairs for more information.


GI BillĀ® 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 atĀ https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.