G.I. Bill

Chapter 30 - Active Duty
Chapter 1606 - Reserves/ National Guard
Chapter 1607 REAP - Deployed Reserves/ National Guard
Chapter 33 New Post 9/11- Active Duty time after 9/11/01 or Transfer benefits to family members

Students planning to train under one of the provisions of the G.I. Bill or new Post 9/11 should contact the Student Financial Assistance Office as early as possible.

First time G.I. Bill Students

• Print and review the Veterans checklist | VA Checklist |
• Complete the Application for Educational Benefits (VA Form 22-1990)
  Adobe PDF
  Apply on-line at VONAPP
• A copy of their DDs-214 (Discharge Form)
• Transfer of benefits to family members
  • Start with DOD web site GI Bill Transferability related links
  • Complete the Transferability of Education Benefits (TEB) - only with Internet Explorer
  • Print Certificate of Eligibility from DOD and complete 22-1990e
  • Adobe PDF 22-1990e
• Complete and return the Veterans Certification Request form to the Student Financial Assistance Office
  • Certification of classes takes place after the veteran registers for classes. It can take 6-8 weeks between certification of classes and receipt of first payment. Veterans are urged to plan accordingly.
• Complete the Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Apply for scholarships at Casper College specific to your major

• Print and review the Veterans checklist | VA Checklist |
• Complete the Change of Program/Place of Training form (VA Form 22-1995).
  Adobe PDF
  Apply on-line at VONAPP
• Complete and return the Veterans Certification Request form to the Student Financial Assistance Office
  • Certification of classes takes place after the veteran registers for classes. It can take 6-8 weeks between certification of classes and receipt of first payment. Veterans are urged to plan accordingly.
• Complete the Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Apply for scholarships at Casper College specific to your major
  

Wyoming National Guard/ Air Guard Education Assistance Program

The Wyoming National Guard Education Assistance Program will help finance your college tuition. If you're already a member of the Wyoming Army National Guard or the Wyoming Air National Guard, or if you are thinking about joining, you can take advantage of the program. As long as you have spent at least six years in the Wyoming Guard, or are currently serving under your first six-year enlistment period, you are eligible to participate. Every Guard member using the plan must agree to serve two years in the Wyoming Guard after the last academic term for which they receive assistance.

To make sure we keep paying the bills, please abide by these few, simple requirements:

• Pick up and complete Application Packet from the Financial Aid Office or Download Application.
• Ask your unit Commander or his/her representative to complete and sign the Certificate of Eligibility.
• Complete and sign the Agreement to Terms and Conditions.
• Maintaining a C average.
• Keeping up with Guard standards for drill attendance.
• Adhering to Guard fitness requirements.
• Making sure you serve in the Guard at least two years after you graduate or stop using the Plan.

Federal Tuition Assistance

Armed Forces Tuition Assistance (TA) is a benefit paid to eligible members of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. Congress has given each service the ability to pay up to 100% for the tuition expenses of its members.

Each service has its own criteria for eligibility, obligated service, application process' and restrictions. This money is usually paid directly to the institution by the individual services. Additionally active duty members may elect to use the MGIB "top-up" in addition to their service provided TA to cover high cost courses.

Service members must bring in a copy of their 2171 form and unit address information so Casper College can invoice their unit.

TA is not a loan; it should be viewed as money you have earned just like your base pay.

Follow the links for your particular service and start taking advantage of this opportunity:

• Air Force Tuition Assistance
  You must apply for Tuition Assistance online using the Air Force Virtual Education Center. This must be done through the Air Force Portal at https://www.my.af.mil/. There are six steps to completing the AFVEC online TA process.
  
  
• Army Tuition Assistance
  The Army Continuing Education System has launched a new automated tuition assistance project. The TA automation will allow active duty soldiers to request TA and enroll in courses online. This will speed up the enrollment process and minimize wait times at Army Education Centers. Active Duty soldiers are now able to request TA online through GoArmyEd.
  
  
• Navy Tuition Assistance
  Receive educational counseling from your Navy College Office in person, by phone or email. Determine which courses will be requested for TA funding.
  Complete a TA Application form (NETPDC 1560/03) listing course(s) and fee(s). Receive command approval signature to enroll in the course(s).
  
  
• Marines Tuition Assistance
  First-time students must complete a TA Orientation Class PRIOR to using TA.
  Marines at remote sites (non-Marine Corps installations) may access the course by clicking on the TA Orientation link below. All others: Please proceed to your local base Lifelong Learning or Education Office.
  Marines must apply for and receive written authorization for TA through the appropriate education office, PRIOR to enrollment. Use form NETPDTC 1560.
  TA for remote Marines and those assigned to other service sites is processed at Camp Lejeune for those east of the Mississippi and Camp Pendleton for those west of the Mississippi. I-I duty Marines apply through MARFORRES, New Orleans. Recruiters apply via their recruiting district or region headquarters.
  
  TA Orientation (Word format) (PDF format) (Zipped file). To save to disk, right click and select "Save Target As.” When you have completed the orientation please fill out and print the certification form using the link: Certification Form.
  
  
• Coast Guard Tuition Assistance
  The management of TA is centralized at the USCG Institute through a consolidated tuition assistance processing system managed by the U.S. Naval Education and Training Professional Development and Technology Center (NETPDTC) in Pensacola, Florida.
  The Coast Guard Institute approves the TA Application (CG-4147) , inputs data into the Navy's computer database, and issues the TA Authorization form (CGI-1560).
  The applicant then takes the CGI-1560 to the academic institution during registration; the institution bills the Navy (NETPDTC) for payment of the government's share of tuition assistance.
  
  
• Reserve Tuition Assistance
  Eligibility
  • The soldier must be a drilling reservist in good standing.
  • The soldier must declare an educational goal leading to a credential higher than current degree level.
  • Enlisted soldiers and warrant officers must have sufficient time remaining on their term of service to complete the course before separation.
  • Commissioned officers must have at least four years of Selected Reserve service remaining from the date of completion of the course for which tuition assistance is provided.
  • The soldier must enroll for the independent study course following Army Reserve procedures.

• Wyoming Vietnam Veterans Scholarship - Wyoming residents that are Vietnam Veterans and are not receiving other VA benefits with Vietnam Service Medal and Honorable Discharge. Amount equal to tuition. Special application is required. Contact the Casper College Student Financial Assistance Office for more information.
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• Wyoming Overseas Combat Veteran - Wyoming residents that are "Overseas combat veteran" which means a person other than a Vietnam veteran who…was awarded the armed forces expeditionary medal or other authorized service or campaign medal indicating service to the United States in any armed conflict in a foreign country." Amount equal to tuition and fees. Special application and DD-214 are required. Contact the Casper College Student Financial Assistance Office for more information.
  W.S. 19-14-106 (Tuition benefit)
  | APPLICATION |

| www.aerhq.org |

• Dependent Children Scholarship Program
  The MG James Ursano Scholarship Program is for dependent children of Soldiers on federal active duty, retired, or deceased while in active or retired status. Please read the general information link above for more information. The application for the 2011-2012 academic year will be available on the above web site December 2010 and will be due March 1, 2011.
  
  

• Stateside Spouse Education Assistance Program (SSEAP)
  The Stateside Spouse Education Assistance Program (SSEAP) is a need-based education assistance program designed to provide spouses of active duty and retired Army Soldiers, and widows(ers) of Army Soldiers who died either on active duty or in a retired status, and residing in the United States, with financial assistance in pursuing educational goals. The purpose of the program is to assist spouses/widows(ers) in gaining the education required to allow them to qualify for increased occupational opportunities. The application for the 2011-2012 academic year will be available on the above web site December 2010 and will be due March 1, 2011.

Army ROTC scholarship Transfer Scholarship
As a transfer student to the University of Wyoming, you may qualify for a 2-3 year Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) scholarship for any degree. The Army ROTC scholarships offer full tuition and fees, $1,200 a year for books, $350-$500 per month stipend ($350 for sophomores, $450 for juniors, and $500 for seniors), and room and board. For more information about our scholarships please visit University of Wyoming Army ROTC scholarships.

Horatio Alger Military Scholarship
The Horatio Alger Association will distribute a total of $10 million in scholarships to honorably discharged American veterans who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan. To be eligible, veterans must have served in Afghanistan or Iraq in 2001 or later and must demonstrate U.S. citizenship, financial need, and the intent to pursue bachelor's degrees. The deadline for applications is September 1. More information on this scholarship, including an application, is available online at https://www.horatioalger.com/scholarships_military/index.cfm.

Viet Nam Vets Motorcycle Club USA Scholarship
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The Viet Nam Vets Motorcycle Club offers a scholarship for Vietnam and Vietnam-Era Veterans and/or their dependents. Other veterans may inquire to:
Viet Nam Vets C/C USA, PO Box 1423, Casper, Wyoming, 82602. Pick up application in Casper College Financial Assistance Office or print application from above link. Return application and DD-214 by May 1st to Viet Nam Vets C/C USA, PO Box 1423, Casper, Wyoming, 82602.