monthly DEA payment. Those first enrolled in classes before Aug. 1, 2018 are still entitled to a maximum of 45 months of benefits. If qualifying for both DEA and the Fry Scholarship, you must make a single choice and maintain it. Exception: If you’re the child of a service member who died in the line of duty before August 1, 2011, you can use both DEA and the Fry Scholarship with up to 81 months of education and training. You must use one program at a time. Call (800) 827-1000. Also visit va.gov/education/survivor-dependent-benefits/dependents-education-assistance. • Montgomery GI Bill–This GI Bill assists Active Duty and Reservists with the pursuit of higher education degrees, certificates, and other education and training. Also visit va.gov/education/about-gi-billbenefits/montgomery-active-duty. • Fry Scholarship–The Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship is available for children and spouses of service members who died in the line of duty after Sept. 10, 2001. Eligible beneficiaries attending school may receive up to 36 months of benefits at 100 percent. Also visit va.gov/education/survivor-dependent-benefits/fry-scholarship. • VEAP–Veterans Educational Assistance Program is available for Service Members contributing from military pay to participate, with the government matching contributions on a 2-for-1 basis. Assistance may be used for college degree and certificate programs, technical/vocational courses, flight training, licensing/certification tests, entrepreneurship training, certain entrance exams and correspondence training. Also visit www.va.gov/education/other-va-education-benefits/veap. • National Testing Program–Students can be reimbursed all mandatory fees charged for national admission tests and tests for college credit. This also covers national tests that evaluate prior learning and knowledge, and provides an opportunity for credit at an institution of higher learning. Military tuition assistance is available and pays the cost of tuition and additional fees for most active duty service members. Each service branch determines eligibility criteria. All Active Duty Service Members (including Guard and Reserve) must contact their Education Service Officer (ESO) or Education Counselor within your branch of service prior to enrolling in any college or university. Admissions details can be found online at www.manoa.hawaii.edu/admissions. Call the Office of Admissions at 808-956-8975 to learn more. UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I COMMUNITY COLLEGES The University of Hawai‘i Community Colleges (UHCC) is a statewide system of seven accredited institutions serving more than 23,000 students annually and offers a variety of affordable programs from career and technical education, liberal arts and workforce training. Whether you are looking to earn a degree, rebuild your skills, or explore a new career, there’s a place just for you. Visit uhcc.hawaii.edu to learn more. HAWAI‘I COMMUNITY COLLEGE Based in Hilo on Hawaii Island, Hawaii Community College offers more than 30 associate degree and certificate programs ranging from health services and science to business and trades. It also operates a branch campus and the University Center in Kona and an education center in Honoka‘a. HONOLULU COMMUNITY COLLEGE Located a short distance from the heart of downtown Honolulu on the island of O‘ahu, Honolulu Community College offers a wide range of career and technical programs as well as a strong liberal arts curriculum with academic pathways to baccalaureate degree programs. It also operates world-class, offcampus facilities for their aeronautics, automotive and heavy equipment programs. Adult Education 140
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