Military Benefits For a Future in Design

MILTARYBENEFITS FOR A FUTURE IN DESIGN A guide to help servicemen and women in the military to collect the necessary information and documents to apply to the New School of Architecture and Design. 01 DETERMINE YOUR TRAINING What level of training do you want? How much do you want to study? HALF Studying at half-time or less, you are not qualified for housing allowance, but are still eligible for tuition and B fee reimbursement. Bachelors HALF + Studying at greater than half-time, you qualify for a monthly housing allowance that is adjusted to match your rate of training (under the Post-9/11 GI Bill). M FULL Masters Studying full-time and taking at least one in-residence course qualifies you for a monthly housing allowance (under the Post-9/11 GI Bill). 02 STAYING ORGANIZED To complete your application you will need to be organized with the following information readily available to you. Dates and service status for each period of your military service. The number of months remaining for eligibility of one or more VA education programs, even if you have previously used these benefits. Provide information if you have participated in the $600 Buy-up program. Further documents needed: DD214 Certificate of release or discharge from active duty for the most recent period of active duty (if applicable). Transcripts for all post-high school education. Kicker contract DD2384 Notice of Basic Eligibility if applying to the MGIB-SR. Copies of orders if activated from the guard/reserves. Documents related to buy-up or buy-in contributions. 03 UNDERSTANDING BENEFITS Note: This is just a partial list of benefits that NSAD offers. Post 9/11 GI Bill This program is for individuals who require financial support for education and housing. Minimum |90 DAYS| Active aggregate service (after 9/10/01 or 30 days continuous if discharged for disability). Length of Service Maximum # 36 MONTHS of Months of Benefits How Books & Supplies: Paid to student at the Tuition: Payments Are Made Housing: Paid monthly Paid to school. to student. I beginning of the term. Duration of From the last |15 YEARS| Benefits day of active duty. The Following is Included with this Program: DEGREE TRAINING, NON-COLLEGE DEGREE TRAINING, ON-THE-JOB AND APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING, FLIGHT TRAINING, CORRESPONDENCE COURSES, LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION, NATIONAL TESTING PROGRAMS, WORK-STUDY PROGRAM, TUTORIAL ASSISTANCE Yellow Ribbon This program is for individuals who exceed the their tuition benefits with the GI Bill. | 36 MONTHS Active aggregate service (after 9/10/01 or 30 days continuous if discharged for disability). Minimum Length of Service Maximum # "amets 36 MONTHS of Months of How Tuition and fees: Payments Paid to school. Are Made Duration of From the last |15 YEARS Benefits day of active duty. Vocational Rehabilitation If you are a veteran who has a service related disability, you may be entitled to VR&E services under Chapter 31. A service-connected disability of 10%-or a memorandum rating of 20% or more from the VA. VR&E | 10-20% Eligibility Evaluation Have or will receive a discharge that is not dishonorable. Submit a completed application for VR&E services. Services can be used 12 years from the date of separation Period of | 12 YEARS Eligibility from active service or the VA notification date of a service connected disability rating. How Books & Supplies: Housing: Paid monthly Tuition: Payments Paid to Paid to student at the Are Made school. to student. I beginning of the term. Dependent upon length of training. Duration of Benefits 04 COLLECTING INFORMATION FOR NSAD If you choose to use the Post-9/11 GI Bill, then you will need the following additional information. ZIP CODE What is the school's zip code? Cost per credit hour from the school? What type of training did you decide to do? 05 SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION OR Utilize the documents and If filling out online, you might information you have collected to fill out an online application or a Form 22-1990 if by paper. be asked to provide additional information. A scanner can help you submit these forms. 06 WHAT TO EXPECT $?→VA $→YOU Other benefits (housing The regional processing office will process the application to determine your eligibility. The school will send its request to the VA for tuition and fees allowance, books and supplies) will be paid directly to you. (paid directly to the school). Sources: www.gibill.va.gov, www.military.com, www.disabledveterans.org NEWSCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN www.newschoolarch.edu