Chapter 30

General Overview

The Montgomery GI Bill® Active Duty program–often known as Chapter 30, provides education benefits to Veterans and service members who have at least two years of active duty.

Learn more about the Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty program from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website.

Basic Eligibility

  • Veteran MUST have served in the armed forces after July 1, 1985 and for two or three years of continuous service.
  • Veteran MUST have contributed to the Educational Fund for 12 months ($100 per month).
  • Veteran MUST have received an honorable discharge.

To Apply for Benefits

  1. Apply for benefits through the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.

Required Forms for UC Davis

  1. Submit the following documentation through the OUR Veterans Portal:
    1. Intake form
    2. Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
      1. Provided by the VA
    3. Academic Plan Form (APF) 
      1. Must submit for each term to apply
    4. Copy of DD-214 (Member 4 Copy)
  2. If you used VA benefits at a prior institution, you must also submit: 
    1. VA Form 22-5495 (Request for Change of Program or Place of Training)