Turn your service into your degree at Germanna.
We're here to help you put your military benefits to work—and find the path at Germanna that fits your service.
VA Education Benefits
Federal benefits given to the military member, veteran, or their families, after application and approval
Virginia Military Survivors & Dependents Education Program
A state program run by the Virginia Department of Veterans Services (VDVS) and State Council of Higher
Education for Virginia (SCHEV)
Tuition Assistance
A federal military benefit given to members who are currently within a duty contract and are dependent on the member’s branch and leadership
VA Education Benefits
Germanna accepts:
| Chapter | Program |
|---|---|
| 35 | Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA) |
| 33 | Post-9/11 GI Bill |
| 31 | Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) |
| 30 | Montgomery GI Bill – Active Duty (MGIB-AD) |
| 1606 | Montgomery GI Bill – Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) |
To use VA Education Benefits, the service member or dependent must:
- Create an account on VA.gov and apply for education benefits
- Request a Certificate of Eligibility (COE), which outlines the specific benefits they are approved for
- Submit a copy of the COE to the Military-Connected Student Center
Learn more about each benefit at VA.gov.
Virginia Military Survivors & Dependents Education Program
This program provides education at Virginia public colleges and universities to qualified spouses and children of military service members who were killed, missing, taken prisoner, or severely disabled (90–100% service-connected) due to military service.
The program covers tuition and mandatory fees for eligible students and may also include a stipend for books and supplies, depending on state funding.
Visit the Virginia Department of Veterans Services website for more information about this program.
Who Qualifies
Spouses and children (ages 16–29) of qualifying veterans.
Residency: The veteran was a Virginia resident at time of entry into service, or has been a current VA resident for at least 5 years before applying.
Coverage Tiers
- Tier 1: Tuition and mandatory fees only
- Tier 2: Tuition, fees, plus a book stipend, based on state funding approval
Tuition Assistance
This Department of Defense program helps active-duty servicemembers—plus National Guard and Reserve members on active duty—pay for voluntary off-duty education, such as college degrees or certifications.
Eligibility: Active-duty members of all U.S. military branches, and National Guard & Reserve members on active duty. Branch-specific service requirements apply.
Visit the Defense Activity for Education Support website to learn more about this program.
Up to 100%
Tuition and fees paid
$250
Max per semester credit hour*
~$4,500
Cap per fiscal year
*Some branches have credit hour limits (e.g. Army: 16–18 hrs/year). School must be DoD MOU-approved.
Key Requirements:
- Meet with your Education Services Officer (ESO)
- Complete required training (e.g. ArmyIgnitED intro)
- Submit course requests as part of an approved degree/certificate program
Get in touch
We're here to help. Contact us at vservices@germanna.edu or (540) 891-3023.
