If you are a veteran seeking higher education and plan to utilize financial means outside of GI Bill funding, please contact Veterans and Military Family Services to discuss attending CWI.
Application Process
Applying for the GI Bill®* and other education benefits is one of the first steps you can take in preparing to attend CWI. You will do this through the .
Eligibility
- To establish your eligibility for education benefits, visit .
- As benefit eligibility may take up to 30 days to process, plan accordingly as this will impact your disbursement of funds.
- Those eligible will receive a Certificate of Eligibility.
- A copy of this will be submitted to Veterans and Military Family Services as part of the admissions process.
Note, your application for educational benefits is successfully submitted once you see the confirmation page. Be sure to save or print the confirmation page for your records.
Benefit Types
If you are unsure of which benefit to choose, review the information below to review information and eligibility. Current payment rates are available on the website.
Chapter 30
The (MGIB-AD), Chapter 30, provides funding for education and training programs to those who have served at least two years on active duty.
Chapter 31
(VR&E), Chapter 31, services can help with job training, employment accommodations, resume development, and job seeking skills coaching. Other services may be provided to assist Veterans and Service members in starting their own businesses or independent living services for those who are severely disabled and unable to work in traditional employment.
Chapter 33
The , Chapter 33, can help fund school or job training for those who served on active duty after Sept. 10, 2001.
In order to receive a full federal housing allowance, students utilizing Chapter 33 will be required to register for at least one in-person or hybrid class each semester. Students who choose to only take classes online or remotely (distance learning) will only receive 50% of the federal housing allowance.
Chapter 35
The (DEA), Chapter 35, program offers funding to help pay for school or job training for children or spouses of a veterans or service members who are deemed by the VA to be permanently and totally disabled from service connected causes or has died in service.
Chapter 1606
The (MGIB-SR), Chapter 1606, and provides up to 36 months of education benefits to members of the Selected Reserve. This includes the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard Reserves, and members of national guard units.
*GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at The absence of the registration symbol ® does not constitute a waiver of VA's trademark rights in that phrase.
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