tions for the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship program that provides up to nine additional months of Post-9/11 benefits to eligible individuals enrolled in a STEM field (science, technology, engineering and math) program of education. For full details, visit va.gov/education/other-vaeducation-benefits/stem-scholarship. BENEFITS UPDATE The Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) helps you pay for school or cover expenses while you’re training for a job. Again, if you have two or more qualifying periods of active duty, you may now qualify for up to 48 months of entitlement. You must be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill and either the Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (MGIB-AD) or the Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR). Even if you relinquished your benefits in the past, you may now qualify to use some of that entitlement. To confirm, visit va.gov/education/about-gi-billbenefits/post-9-11/#what-if-im-eligible-formore-t. At va.gov/education/benefit-rates, you will find links to current rates by programs that include: • Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (Chapter 30) • Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606) • Montgomery GI Bill $600 Buy-Up program • Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship • Transferred Post-9/11 GI Bill benefit • Chapter 35 For Survivors & Dependents • Fry Scholarship You will also find links to other helpful tools and information that includes: • How To Apply For The GI Bill & Other Education Benefits • How To Use Your GI Bill Benefits • GI Bill Comparison Tool The Check Your Post-9/11 GI Bill Adult Education 138 UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I AT MANOA The University of Hawai‘i at Manoa welcomes and values its veterans, active duty military and dependent students. It is committed to assisting them in a smooth transition from military life to that of a student, and helping them become highly successful, productive members of society. With more than 200 degree programs through 18 colleges and schools, the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa is a top public research university accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Programs in the departments of oceanography, astronomy, international business, Pacific Island and Asian area studies, earth science, marine biology, and library and information science are ranked among the nation’s best. Known for its diversity and excellence in academics, athletics and community involvement, the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa is a destination of choice and a place like no other. Its mission is to provide affordable, high quality education to a culturally and ethnically diverse veteran population to enhance their professionalism, skills and abilities. Let your journey continue at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa. The University of Hawai‘i at Manoa understands and recognizes the unique needs of veterans and their families. Within the university, the Office of Veteran Student Services (OVSS) is committed to enhancing the veteran and military-connected student experience, supporting academic success, and providing services that assist in the transition from military service to higher education. The OVSS provides student veterans and military connected students with access to resources, social and academic support, information on VA health and education benefits, and mentors student veterans as they transition from military to university life.
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