Determining Eligibility
Eligibility for veteran’s educational benefits is determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), not by UC Berkeley. Below is a list of ways to apply for and learn more about your benefits.
- You must apply for veteran’s educational benefits via the VA’s website: How to apply for the GI Bill and related benefits.
- Read about GI Bill benefits.
- Detailed information about different types of benefits is available on the GI Bill website.
- Use the GI Benefit Comparison Tool to determine which program is best for you.
VA Educational Benefits:
Key VA educational benefits include:
- Post-9/11 GI Bill – Chapter 33
- Dependents Educational Assistance – Chapter 35
- Veterans Readiness and Employment (VRE) – Chapter 31
- Montgomery GI Bill – Active Duty, Chapter 30; Reservists, Chapter 1606