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    EducationVeterans Educational Assistance Program

    VEAP

    VEAP is an older voluntary GI Bill program for service members who served between 1977 and 1985. The VA matches contributions $2 for every $1.

    Also known as

    Chapter 32

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    Frequently asked questions about VEAP

    What is Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)?+

    VEAP is an older voluntary GI Bill program for service members who served between 1977 and 1985. The VA matches contributions $2 for every $1.

    Who qualifies for VEAP?+

    Students enrolled (or planning to enroll) at an eligible school who meet income, citizenship, or service-related rules.

    How do I apply for VEAP?+

    Complete the FAFSA at studentaid.gov each year. Veterans applying for VA education benefits start at va.gov/education. Official forms and instructions: https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/post-9-11/veap/.

    Where can I get help?+

    For federal aid, complete the FAFSA at studentaid.gov. Veterans should start at va.gov/education. BenefitKarma's free Benefit Eligibility Screener can flag programs you may have missed.

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