The Ivy Tech Community Thanks You For Your Service!
Through your service, you’ve made our nation stronger and proven your commitment to our country.
Let Ivy Tech help you take the next step on your journey.
We will provide you with the education you need to jump start your career in a high-demand field. With the lowest college tuition in the state and flexible scheduling, you can earn your degree quickly and for less.
Whether you’re looking to earn an associate degree, build up your credentials with certifications and certificates, or take a more affordable route to a bachelor’s degree, we are here for you, from interest to graduation.
Get started today by discovering some of the many benefit options available to you, including the Federal Veteran GI Bill® benefits, State Veteran benefits, and National Guard supplemental grants, tuition, and fees.
Have questions about military tuition assistance?
First time using benefits?
Transferring benefits from another school?
Learn more about the Military Transfer Credit
You served for us. Let us help so college works for you.
FEDERAL VETERAN GI Bill® BENEFITS
| Benefit | Type of Payment | Contract |
|---|---|---|
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Chapter 30 – Montgomery GI Bill® for Active Duty (MGIB-AD) |
Monthly stipend based upon enrollment |
gibill.va.gov |
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Chapter 31 – Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VOC REHAB) |
Tuition and fees, books and supplies, and a monthly stipend based upon enrollment |
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Post 9/11 and Transfer of Entitlement (TOE) |
Based upon a % of eligibility and enrollment
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gibill.va.gov Department of Defense (DOD) for the TOE: |
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Post 9/11 Fry Scholarship |
Based upon a % of eligibility and enrollment
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gibill.va.gov (888) 442-4551 |
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Chapter 1606 – |
Monthly stipend based upon enrollment |
gibill.va.gov Your individual unit provides Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE) |
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Chapter 35 – Survivor and Dependent Educational Assistance Program (DEAP) |
Monthly stipend based upon enrollment |
gibill.va.gov (888) 442-4551 |
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about educational benefits offered by the VA is available at the official U.S. Government website at benefits.va.gov/gibill.
STATE VETERAN EDUCATION BENEFITS & NATIONAL GUARD
SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT, TUITION AND FEES
| Benefit | Type of Payment | Controlling Agency |
|---|---|---|
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Child of a Disabled Veteran |
Tuition and fees |
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Purple Heart Recipient |
Tuition and fees |
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National Guard Supplemental Grant |
Tuition and fees |
Military Tuition Assistance
The following branches are able to use their benefits at Ivy Tech to cover tuition costs for enrollment: Air Force, Army, Army National Guard, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard. In addition, spousal benefits may be available through MyCAA.
First Time Benefits Users
Students are responsible for tuition, campus fees, course fees, and all other costs of their education. The first step to using VA Educational Benefits to cover those costs is to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility from the VA.
To apply for VA Educational Benefits, students must complete the appropriate application.
- Chapter 33, 30, and 1606
- Chapter 35 - VA Form 22-5495
- Chapter 31 – Contact Local Vocational Rehab Office
Requests for Certificates of Eligibility may be submitted electronically through VONAPP (the VA Online Application). In addition, paper applications may be downloaded, or you may have an application sent to you by calling (888) GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551).
Please be aware that you may only use one type of VA Educational Benefit at a time. For instance, if a veteran has eligibility under both the Ch. 30 and Ch. 1606 programs, the veteran would have to choose which program he or she wants to use.
Veterans who have questions regarding which benefit should be used first should contact the Department of Veterans Affairs at (888) 442-4551 and speak to an Education Case Manager.
Students Transferring Benefits from Another School
Service members, veterans, and dependents who are currently using VA Educational Benefits at another post-secondary institution must complete a VA Change of Program form in order to use those benefits at Ivy Tech Community College. Please complete a Change of Program and submit to your campus Veteran Services Office.
- Chapter 33, 30, and 1606
- Chapter 35 - VA Form 22-5490
- Chapter 31 – Contact Local Vocational Rehab Office
Four-Year Partner Benefits
Indiana Wesleyan University has expanded the 44% discount ($250) per credit for all bachelor programs to include anyone who has ever served in the U.S. Armed Forces and their spouses. This discount will enable more Ivy Tech graduates to continue their education at IWU for much less than they might have thought. Many spouses of prior military service members are often surprised to learn they qualify as well.
