Education Benefits for Military Service Members, Veterans, and Their Families

Pacific College is proud to serve those who have served, and are currently serving, our country. Whether you are an active duty service member or transitioning into civilian life, we want to help you achieve your educational goals by providing a practical, convenient way to complete your degree. You have sacrificed to make our country safer; it would be an honor for us to help you complete your education.

Pacific College understands the demands and challenges of advancing or re-entering an increasingly competitive job market upon the conclusion of your active duty service. We are pleased to be able to offer you an affordable, quality education. We are ready to help you prepare and excel for a rewarding career in the healthcare industry that will set you apart.

GI Bill® and Other Veterans Education Programs

Montgomery GI Bill, Chapter 30
The Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) program, commonly known as Chapter 30, provides up to 36 months of education benefits. Generally, benefits are payable for 10 years following a veteran's release from active duty. This benefit may be used for degree and certificate programs, flight training, apprenticeship or on-the-job training, and correspondence courses.

Vocational Readiness & Employment Program (VR&E), Chapter 31
The Vocational Readiness and Employment Program (VR&E) is authorized by Congress under Title 38, Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 31 (sometimes referred to as the Chapter 31 program). The mission of VR&E is to help veterans with service-connected disabilities of 20% or higher prepare for, find, and keep suitable jobs.

Post-9/11 GI Bill, Chapter 33
The Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008, also known as Chapter 33, boasts the most comprehensive education benefits package since the original GI Bill® was signed into law in 1944 by providing financial support for education and housing to eligible individuals.

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 website https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance Program (DEA)

A child or spouse of a Veteran or service member who has died, is captured or missing, or has disabilities, may be able to get help paying for school through the DEA program—also called Chapter 35.

Military Tuition Assistance (TA)

All four service branches and the U.S. Coast Guard offer financial assistance for voluntary, off-duty education programs in support of service members’ personal and professional goals. The program is open to officers, warrant officers, and enlisted active-duty service personnel. In addition, members of the National Guard and Reserve Components may be eligible for TA based on their service eligibility.

To be eligible for TA, an enlisted service member must have enough time remaining in service to complete the course for which s/he has applied. After the completion of a course, an officer using TA must fulfill a service obligation that runs parallel with – not in addition to – any existing service obligation.

Each military branch has its own TA application form and procedures. Eligible Service members must receive approval from an Educational Services Officer (ESO) or counselor within the military service prior to enrolling in a course. If an eligible service member decides to use Tuition Assistance (TA), s/he can enroll only after the TA is approved by the candidate’s service.

Military Spouse Tuition Assistance

A military spouse can find help paying for college or vocational training too. There are a variety of scholarships, grants, and interest-free loans.