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Veterans Law: Education & Training

Military Resource Center

In addition to the resources listed on this page, Regent University itself is proud to offer excellent educational resources to service members and veterans through our Military Resource Center. At Regent, we’re committed to serving you with the same integrity you’ve demonstrated as a faithful defender of our nation. Whether you’re Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard, Veteran, or family, you will enjoy distinct military benefits that leave you with little to no out-of-pocket costs as you earn a top-quality degree at an exceptional Christian university.

Virginia Veterans Education Resources

The Military Survivors and Dependents Program provides education benefits to spouses and children of military service members killed, missing in action, taken prisoner, or who became at least 90 percent disabled as a result of military service in an armed conflict.  Eligibility criteria is listed in Title 23, Chapter 5 in the Code of Virginia.

Tillman Military Scholars Program

The Pat Tillman Foundation’s Tillman Military Scholars program is open to active and veteran servicemembers and their families.  The program is designed to remove financial barriers to completing a degree or certification program of choice. Scholarships cover not only direct study-related expenses such as tuition and fees, but also other needs, including housing and child care.

Criteria for the scholarship can be found on the Pat Tillman Foundation web site.

Books on Education Benefits

Education Benefits

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs administers a wide array educational progams. Veterans may find that they qualify for more than one program. Each program is described on the Department of Veteran Affairs' programs overview website.

Chapters 30-36 of Title 38 of the United States Code deal with veterans education and training benefits. The most recent benefit is the Post 911 G.I. Bill which is designed to provide financial support for education and housing to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service after September 10, 2001 and have received an honorable discharge.

Vocational Rehabilitation

The Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) Program is authorized by Congress under Title 38, USC, Chapter 31 and Title 38 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 21. It is sometimes referred to as the Chapter 31 program. This program assists Veterans with service connected disabilites to prepare for, find, and keep suitable jobs.