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College of Business and Technology has active duty training & 15 college credits for military entrance; for additional information call the Admissions Department at Kendall Campus in Miami (305) 273-4499 or via email

What is the VA Program about?

Website: http://www.va.gov/
The mission of the Veterans Benefits Administration , in partnership with the Veterans Health Administration and the National Cemetery Administration, is to provide benefits and services to the veterans and their families in a responsive, timely and compassionate manner in recognition of their service to the Nation.

Military Dependents' & Family Educational Benefits

Assistance provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of certain veterans. The program offers up to 45 months of education benefits. These benefits may be used for degree and certificate programs, apprenticeship, and on-the-job training. If you are a spouse, you may take a correspondence course. Remedial, deficiency, and refresher courses may be approved under certain circumstances. For more information Contact the College of Business & Technology in Miami Florida.

Eligibility

You must be the son, daughter, or spouse of:

• A veteran who died or is permanently and totally disabled as the result of a service-connected disability. The disability must arise out of active service in the Armed Forces.
• A veteran who died from any cause while such service-connected disability was in existence.
• A service member missing in action or captured in line of duty by a hostile force.
• A service member forcibly detained or interned in line of duty by a foreign government or power.

Period of Eligibility

• If you are a son or daughter and wish to receive benefits for attending school or job training, you must be between the ages of 18 and 26. In certain instances, it is possible to begin before age 18 and to continue after age 26. Marriage is not a bar to this benefit.
• If you are in the Armed Forces, you may not receive this benefit while on active duty. To pursue training after military service, your discharge must not be under dishonorable conditions. VA can extend your period of eligibility by the number of months and days equal to the time spent on active duty. This extension cannot go beyond your 31st birthday.
• If you are a spouse, benefits end 10 years from the date VA finds you eligible or from the date of death of the veteran.

How to Apply

Contact the admissions Department at CBT and let them know you are a Veteran the will assist you in the VA process.

Apply online at website:
http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/about_vonapp.asp

You should make sure that your selected program is approved for VA training. If you are not clear on this point, VA will inform you and the school or company about the requirements.

• Apply online
• Obtain and complete VA Form 22-5490, Application for Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance. Send it to the VA regional office with jurisdiction over the State where you will train.
  • If you are a son or daughter, under legal age, a parent or guardian must sign the application
  • If you have started training, take your application to your school or employer. Ask them to complete VA Form 22-1999, Enrollment Certification, and send both forms to VA.

For additional information see Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program -Pamphlet or contact your local VA Regional Office: Florida Office for additional assistance by dialing toll-free number 1-888-442-4551. Website: http://www.vba.va.gov/ro/south/spete/index.htm

Useful Links:

• http://www.avapl.org/training.html
• http://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms1.htm
• http://www.usmilitary.com/militaryscholarships.html
• http://www.gibill.va.gov/education/AACRAO/Contents.htm
• http://www.militarytransition.com/job_fairs.html
• http://www.militaryedu.com/Education_Incentives/GI_Bill/