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Chapter 33 Benefits
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- Established Charges – Tuition & Fees (Limited to the most expensive undergraduate program in-State public IHL).
- Monthly Housing Allowance
- Stipend for Books and Supplies up to $1000 a year (excludes AD).
- Rural Benefit. One-time payment of $500 for claimants using chapter 33 to pursue a program of education if the claimant—
- Resides in a county with 6 persons or less per square mile; and either
- Physically relocates at least 500 miles; or
- Travels by air to physically attend an IHL if no other land-based transportation exists.
- Refund of chapter 30 contributions (excludes $600 buy-up). Payable as part of the monthly housing allowance when entitlement exhausts.
- Other Benefits.
- Tutorial assistance may be paid up to $100 per month, not to exceed a total of $1200, for those training ≥ ½;
- One licensing and certification test may be reimbursed, not to exceed the cost of the test up to a maximum of $2000; and
- Work-study is authorized for individuals training at ¾ time or higher.
- Kickers. Individuals eligible for a kicker (College Fund, Reserve Kicker) will remain eligible for such kicker under chapter 33.
- Counseling may be obtained from the VA prior to and during training.
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