Understanding My Benefits
As a veteran, you’re eligible to apply for VA (Veteran Affairs) benefits. This includes benefits for pensions, education assistance, housing, life insurance, employment preferences and other services. VA benefits vary depending on a veteran's service record, and Lincoln's Financial Aid representatives would be happy to assist you in figuring out the best financing options for your education.
The gives thorough information on various types of benefits, and allows you to apply online.
- For on the job training, apprenticeships and non-college degree programs.
- This bill helps pay for your tuiton fees, job training and even helps subsidize the cost of housing while you’re attending classes at Lincoln.
The Montgomery GI Bill®, also known as Chapter 30, provides up to 36 months of education benefits. This program can be put towards degree and certificate programs. More info on the Montgomery GI Bill® can be found on the .
The Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011, provides seamless transition for Service members, expands education and training opportunities for Veterans, and provides tax credits for employers who hire Veterans with service-connected disabilities.
- Offered by approved institutions, such as Lincoln, in conjunction with the Department of Veteran Affairs.
- Partially or fully funds tuition and fee expenses that exceed established monetary thresholds established in each state.
- Veterans and dependents must be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® at the 100% benefit rate in order to be eligible for Yellow Ribbon Program funds*.
*Approval to offer this program varies by campus.
To apply for VA Benefits, visit . Here, you can setup an account, and start applying for various funding. Or, for more information on any of these financial aid programs, including how to apply and next steps in the process, contact Lincoln.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at .