Benefits to eligible veterans, dependents, reservists, and service members while they are in an approved training program to include approved university, high school, on the job training and apprenticeship. The State of Kansas can assist you in applying for and approving your participation in these major programs:
- Montgomery GI Bill: Persons who first entered active duty after June 30, 1985, are generally eligible. Some Vietnam Era veterans and certain veterans separated under special programs are also eligible. The bill also includes a program for certain reservists and National Guard members.
- Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP): This program is for veterans who entered active duty for the first time after December 31, 1976, and before July 1, 1985, and contributed funds to this program.
- Kansas National Guard scholarships: available for people who desire a commission in the National Guard.
- Survivors' & Dependents' Educational Assistance: Some family members of disabled or deceased veterans are eligible for education benefits.
Time Limits: Generally, veterans have 10 years from the date they were last released from active duty to use their education benefits. Reservists generally have 10 years from the date they became eligible for the program unless they leave the Selected Reserves before completing their obligation. Spouses generally have 10 years from the date the VA first determines them eligible. Children are generally eligible from age 18 until age 26. These time limits can sometimes be extended.
The University of Kansas Veterans Upward Bound (VUB)
VUB is an educational and skills program designed specifically to serve the needs of today’s veterans. Their mission is to provide qualifying veterans with the skills and motivation necessary to complete a GED program or to enter and succeed in a postsecondary education program. They offer a unique range of services designed to prepare eligible veterans for success when they enter their chosen educational program, whether it is at a 2-year community college, a 4-year college or university, or a public or private vocational or technical school. All services offered by VUB, including instruction, textbooks, advising, and supplies, are provided FREE of charge for qualifying veterans. Contact 913-321-5512, email vub@ku.edu, or see website at http://www.ku.edu/~vub.