The Post 9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) provides benefits for students who served in the military on active duty for at least 90 aggregate days after Sept. 10, 2001, or if the student was discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. You must have received an honorable discharge.
This benefit provides up to 36 months of educational benefits, payable for up to 15 years after release from active duty. Some individuals are also eligible to transfer their Chapter 33 benefits to an eligible dependent.
For more information regarding the benefits available under this program, visit the GI Bill® website.
TJC will provide a Do Not Drop indicator on your student account if all required documents are received by published payment deadlines.
Applying for Chapter 33 Benefits at TJC for the First Time
- To apply for benefits, visit the VA website and follow the instructions. Submit your VA Certificate of Eligibility to Veterans@tjc.edu
- Submit a TJC VA Certification Request Form
- Send the following to Veterans@tjc.edu or in person at the Rogers Student Center:
- DD 214
- Proof of FAFSA Submission
- Visit your TJC Academic Advisor to confirm your major and provide an official academic degree plan after registering for classes through email to Veterans@tjc.edu or in person at the Rogers Student Center
- If applicable, please provide official military transcripts to both the Office of the Registrar at Registrars@tjc.edu and the Veterans Affairs Office at Veterans@tjc.edu:
Returning or Continuing Chapter 33 Students – Required Each Term
- Submit a TJC VA Certification Request Form
- Provide proof of FAFSA submission if the term is in a new academic year through email to Veterans@tjc.edu or in person at the Rogers Student Center
- Visit your TJC Academic Advisor to confirm your major and provide an official academic degree plan after registering for classes through email to Veterans@tjc.edu or in person at the Rogers Student Center
- If this is your last term and you plan to graduate, submit a Confirm My Graduation form and inform the VA Office at Veterans@tjc.edu