In order to be eligible for Active Duty G.I. Bill benefits, the veteran must have:

·  First enlisted on or after July 1, 1985

·  Had a pay reduction of $1,200

·  Had continuous active duty equal to or greater than your initial enlistment period

·  Converted to the G.I. Bill during special conversion programs as a VEAP participant

Veterans who were discharged early are eligible for G.I. Benefits under special rules:

·  A physical or mental condition which interfered with duty

·  A medical condition which existed prior to service

·  Reduction in force

·  Hardship

·  Disability

* Veterans who are discharged early are eligible for GI Bill entitlement for a time period that is the same as the number of months served.  Persons discharged for Convenience of the Government must serve 20 months of a 2 year enlistment or 30 months of a 3 year enlistment to be eligible for GI Bill benefits.

If you are recalled to active duty, notify your OCC Certifying Official and you may be able to retain the benefits previously received as well as be eligible to extend your ending date for benefits.

Approved Areas of Study

All articulated transferable courses, approved certificates, and general education

·   Transfer Programs (some courses have not yet been approved by DVA)

·   Major Programs and Certificate Programs

§Follow these steps:

1) Type Orange Coast College for Institution Name and then press enter.

2) Click on Orange Coast College (under Institution Name)

3) Click on Program (next to Institution Profile)

4) For Major Programs, click on Institution of Higher Learning

5) For Certificate Programs, click on Non College Degree

DVA Payment Rates Info

Additional Resources

Orange County Veterans Service Office

1300 S. Grand Bldg. B

Santa Ana, CA 92705

www.veterans.ocgov.com/index.aspx

Phone: 714-567-7450

Fax: 714-567-7674

Email: ocvso@hcs.ocgov.com

DVA Regional Office (Muskogee, Oklahoma)

1-888-GI BILL 1 (1-888-442-4551)

Official DVA Montgomery G.I. Bill Website

Application for VA Education Benefits, Form 22-1990 (PDF)

DVA GI BILL Q&A

Monthly Verification Website

California Department of Veteran Affairs

1-800-952-5626

Health Care

Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment
1-888-827-1000