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Total questions: 148

Worksheet time: 1hrs 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How can a veteran apply for "Education and Career Counseling?"

a)

Go to: https://www.va.gov, • Go to Education and choose “Apply for benefit"• Select “Educational and career counseling”• Apply now• Complete VA Form 25-8832 and submit electronically

 

b)

1

2.

What debt code is 75B?

a)

School Tuition and Fees

b)

1

3.

What is the form number for a Ch30 application?

a)

VA Form 22-1990

b)

1

4.

What is the current Ch35 Apprenticeship and On-the -Job Training (OJT) payment rate during the 1st six months?

a)

$945.00

b)

1

5.

The Fry Scholarship provides Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits to the children and surviving spouses of servicemembers who died in the line of duty while on duty after what date?

a)

After September 10, 2001

b)

1

6.

Separations for Convenience of the Government require an individual in a three-year enlistment to serve _____ and an individual in a two-year enlistment to serve _____.

a)

30 months ; 20 months

b)

1

7.

An individual's character of discharge can be found on DD Form _________, and an election to participate in the MGIB program can be found on DD Form _____

a)

214 ; 2366

b)

1

8.

The $1200 payment is not an eligibility requirement for Category 1 or 2 participants?

a)

True

b)

1

9.

How long do individuals have to use their Chapter 30 benefits once released from active duty?

a)

10 years from latest date of discharge

b)

1

10.

Service members may begin using Chapter 30 benefits after serving how many months of active duty service?

a)

24 months 

b)

1

11.

What does AGR stand for

a)

Active Guard Reserve

b)

1

12.

Jeff has now served 19 months in the Air Force.  He elected to participate in the MGIB and paid his $1200.  Can Jeff go to school and use his benefits to pay for is welding course?

a)

No

b)

1

13.

Shawn entered the Coast Guard in 1995 with a 4 year enlistment term.  He elected MGIB and paid his $1200.  Unfortunately, he received an Under Honorable Conditions discharge in 2004.  How could Shawn still be eligible to use his MGIB benefit?

a)

He could still be eligible with a continuous period of honorable active duty service prior to his reenlistment.

b)

1

14.

Matt joined the Navy in 2000 and declined (in writing) to participate in the MGIB program. He separated in 2004. He realizes he has made a huge mistake and now wants to participate in MGIB. He even offers to pay the $1,200. Can Matt now sign up for and use Chapter 30?

a)

No

b)

1

15.

Can a claimant be eligible for more than two benefits?

a)

Yes

b)

1

16.

How long do individuals have to use their Chapter 1606 benefits?

a)

No delimiting date as long as they are actively drilling, and have a current contract

b)

1

17.

How many Chapter 1606 kickers are there, and what are the amounts for them?

a)

3 - Low $100, Medium $200, & High $350

b)

1

18.

Can you extend entitlement on Chapter 1606 if it exhausts during the term?

a)

No

b)

1

19.

Does entitlement end when the member is discharged for disability?

a)

No

b)

1

20.

If a reservist stops actively drilling and is terminated, can he/she still be eligible for Chapter 1606 benefits?

a)

No

b)

1

21.

Chapter 1606 payments are based on tuition and fees

a)

False

b)

1

22.

How long of a service contract must be signed for CH1606 eligibility?

a)

6 years

b)

1

23.

Who determines eligibility for Chapter 1606?

a)

DoD (and DOHS for Coast Guard Reserve)

b)

1

24.

VA funds the Chapter 1606 benefit

a)

False

b)

1

25.

What does the acronym NOBE stand for and what is it?

a)

Notice of Basic Eligibility

b)

1

26.

As of August 1, 2018, non-Veteran Chapter 35 recipients may receive a maximum of how many months of education benefits?

a)

36 months

Feedback:Reference: ECC phone tech training manual/CH35 benefits ECC index/Forever GI BILL. SCRIPTS: 48-MO AND 81-MO MAX

b)

1

27.

A Chapter 35 child who becomes an "eligible person" on or after August 1, 2023 will generally have _______ years to use their benefits?

a)

No delimiting date

b)

1

28.

Under Chapter 35, how much free entitlement is granted to pursue training in remedial or deficiency course work?

a)

5 months

b)

1

29.

All Chapter 35 children have a delimiting date of 8 years from their election/eligibility date

a)

Fasle

b)

1

30.

What is the VA Form number for a Chapter 35 application?

a)

VA Form 22-5490

b)

1

31.

Can a Chapter 35 dependent receive more than 45 months of entitlement?

a)

Yes, if they are eligible for veteran-related benefits they can receive a combination of CH 35 and veteran related benefits up to 81 months. Or those granted restoration of entitlement could go beyond 45 CH 35. 

Feedback:Scripts: 48-mo AND 81-mo max Phone tech training manual: Chapter 35

b)

1

32.

A Chapter 35 spouse who became eligible prior to August 1, 2023,  has how long to use their benefits?  A surviving spouse of a veteran who died while on active duty on or after August 1, 2023 will have how many years to use their benefits?

a)

10 years and no delimiting date

b)

1

33.

Can a Chapter 35 dependent receive education benefits while on active duty in the armed forces?

a)

No

b)

1

34.

Can a dependent child receive DIC and Chapter 35 benefits at the same time?

a)

No

b)

1

35.

If the child must choose an election date, how long do they have to make their election for Chapter 35?

a)

60 days

b)

1

36.

CH 33 eligibility is based on qualifying active-duty time served on or after what date?

a)

9/11/01

b)

1

37.

Give three examples of periods of service that must be deducted as obligated service in considering eligibility percentage for Ch33.

a)

Service academy contract period

ROTC Contract Period 

LRP service

b)

1

38.

Can a TOE spouse of an active-duty service member receive BAH?

a)

No

b)

1

39.

Ch33 provides educational assistance to individuals who served an aggregate of ____ days of qualifying active duty or ____ consecutive days and released for a service-connected disability.

a)

90.30

b)

1

40.

Can dependent children using Ch33 transferred entitlement receive the monthly housing allowance?

a)

Yes

b)

1

41.

Institution’s full-time measurement is 12 semester hours.  Claimant is attending 10 semester hours for the term.  What is his rate of pursuit?  Show calculation

a)

10/12=            rate of pursuit; or ____% when rounded to the nearest 10th 

Feedback:10/12 = 0.83333 83% rate of pursuit; or 80% when rounded to the nearest 10th

b)

1

42.

Claimant had 36 months of original entitlement under Ch30.  He has used 15 months of benefits and is still eligible for Chapter 30.  He wants to apply for Ch33 at this time.  He relinquishes Ch30 for Ch33. How many months of CH33 entitlement would he have?

a)

21

b)

1

43.

_________________ is a program under ch33 in which institutions may voluntarily enter into an agreement with the VA to help supplement school payment when tuition charges exceed the private school academic year cap.

a)

Yellow Ribbon

b)

1

44.

Students that qualify at 80% under CH33 due to their active duty time can qualify for yellow ribbon.  True/False

a)

False

b)

1

45.

Who determines eligibility for transfer of entitlement under the Post 9/11 GI Bill?

a)

DOD or the respective Service Department

b)

1

46.

In what scenarios would a Ch33 claimant NOT qualify for the monthly housing allowance?

a)

A) Active Duty

B) Spouse of Active Duty

C) Rate of Pursuit=50% or less

b)

1

47.

The books and supplies stipend under the Post 9/11 GI Bill is paid at the 100% rate of $________per credit hour for a maximum of ______ credit hours per academic year

a)

$41.67     24

b)

1

48.

Ch33 claimants must pursue at ________ (what rate) to be eligible for the monthly housing allowance?

a)

>50%

b)

1

49.

The monthly housing allowance payable under Ch33 for exclusively ONLINE training would be based on what rate

a)

½ of the National Average

b)

1

50.

CIWD, HDSP, EPTS are some reasons under which someone can separate prior to January 4, 2011, with a less than “Honorable” discharge and still have potential Ch33 eligibility

a)

True

b)

1

51.

What is a spouse’s delimiting date under Fry?

a)

They do not have a delimiting date unless they remarry

b)

1

52.

If eligible for VEAP, a claimant wishing to receive Ch33 benefits must relinquish his entitlement to that program.  True/False

a)

False

b)

1

53.

What are two types of payments paid directly to the school?

a)

Yellow Ribbon and Tuition and Fees

b)

1

54.

Select 3 types of benefits payments under CH 33

a)

LAC, Tutorial Assistance, Rural benefit

b)

1

55.

If a claimant relinquishes 1606 for CH33, and are eligible for the CH30 kicker, will they eligible to receive the kicker under CH33?

a)

No they would only be eligible for the kicker under the benefit that they relinquished

b)

1

56.

The Ch 33 Forever GI Bill is for Veterans with a last discharge or release from active duty on or after what date?

a)

January 1, 2013

b)

1

57.

The Forever GI Bill is known as?

a)

The Colmery Act

b)

1

58.

Veterans who qualify for the Forever GI Bill will have how long to utilize their Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits?

a)

Indefinite 

b)

1

59.

Children utilizing the Transfer of Entitlement (TOE) benefits are not impacted by Section 112 of the Colmery Act.

a)

True

b)

1

60.

Veterans using the Colmery Act have a 15 year time limit to use the Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.

a)

False

b)

1

61.

The 15-year time limitation for using Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits is eliminated for Veterans who left active duty on or after January 1, 2013, and qualifying dependents (Fry children who became eligible on or after January 1, 2013 and all Fry spouses.

a)

True

b)

1

62.

Based on the Colmery Act, if a student started school after January 1, 2018 will they receive the DOD or VA rate for BAH?   

a)

DOD

b)

1

63.

Recipients of the Fry Scholarship and Purple Heart will be covered under the Yellow Ribbon Program effective what date?

a)

August 1, 2018

b)

1

64.

Active Duty Servicemembers may use the Yellow Ribbon program effective what date?

a)

August 1, 2022

b)

1

65.

This Bill will eliminate the 40% benefit level and an individual with aggregate service of 90 days but less than six months of active duty service (excluding entry and skill training) now will qualify at the 50 percent benefit level.  If the individual has at least six months but less than eighteen months of active duty service (excluding entry and skill training) they will now qualify at the 60 percent benefit level.  This consolidation of benefits level section will take effect on what date?

a)

August 1, 2020

b)

1

66.

When was Isakson and Roe signed into law?

a)

1/5/21

b)

1

67.

What section pertains to FRY scholarship expansion eligibility?

a)

1002

b)

1

68.

The requirement for in-State tuition is removed for covered individuals that enroll in a course at a public institution of higher learning within ____ years of being discharged to receive in-state tuition.

a)

3

b)

1

69.

What section requires that educational institutions submit an additional verification of enrollment after the last day when a student is able to withdraw from the course or program of education without penalty, known as the drop-add period?

a)

1010

b)

1

70.

What section provides potential for foreign schools to be considered under the Yellow Ribbon Program?

a)

1008

b)

1

71.

When does Chapter 30 phase out?

a)

9/30/

30

b)

1

72.

When does the VA have to publicize an educational institution’s requirements for beneficiaries to be charged in-State tuition?

a)

8/1/21

b)

1

73.

What section requires schools and training facilities to become financially responsible, instead of the student, for all benefits paid directly to the educational institution?

a)

1019

b)

1

74.

Who is eligible for VET TEC?

a)

Veterans with one day of unexpired GI Bill benefits are eligible. The program is only for veterans.  If a veteran has transferred out all their entitlement, they would not be eligible for VET TEC, even if their entitlement remains unused. A veteran will have to retain some unused entitlement to be considered for VET TEC. The student must be accepted into a program by a VA-approved training provider.

b)

1

75.

What does the VET TEC program pay for?

a)

VA will pay the Training Provider up to 100% of the approved tuition and fee charges in three installments. The Training Provider will receive the first 25% payment for the approved tuition and fees charges after they begin training. After the successful completion of the program, the Training Provider will receive the second 25%. The final 50% payment will be issued to the Training Provider when the student secures “meaningful employment.

 

b)

1

76.

Can you use VET TEC for more than one program after you finish the first one?

a)

Yes

b)

1

77.

What form do you use to apply for VET TEC?

a)

VA Form 22-0994

b)

1

78.

Can you receive BAH under VET TEC?

a)

Yes the BAH is figured like the Post 9/11 BAH. If you are attending in-residence training, the amount is equal to an E-5 with dependents, based on the zip code of where you are physically attending training. If you are pursuing training through distance or online learning only, the monthly housing stipend will be paid at the rate of one-half of the national average.

b)

1

79.

Can you use VET TEC and GI BILL benefits at the same time?

a)

Yes, you can use VET TEC and Gi Bill simultaneously for two different programs. You cannot use VET TEC and Gi Bill benefits for the same program.

 

b)

1

80.

How much entitlement is deducted from GI Bill benefits if you are using VETTEC? 

a)

Entitlement used under VET TEC does not deduct from Gi Bill benefits.

b)

1

81.

What is VET TEC?

a)

A five-year pilot program pairing eligible Veterans with market-leading Training Providers in the high-tech industry. Veterans can train in computer software, computer programming, information science, data processing, and media application in select, non-institutions of higher learning. The programs do not lead to a degree.

b)

1

82.

Where can you locate approved schools and programs for the VET TECH program?

83.

The Army, Navy, Marine, and Coast Guard all offer the college fund (kicker) while enlisting

a)

True

b)

1

84.

A kicker contract often shows one large sum which includes the Basic GI Bill rate and the College Fund added together.

a)

True

b)

1

85.

When did the ARMY stop issuing kickers with enlistment?

a)

March 16, 2012

b)

1

86.

What VA program should be used for the determination of Chapter 30 and Chapter 1606 kicker eligibility?

a)

VISr

b)

1

87.

How many Chapter 1606 kickers are there, and what are the amounts for them?

a)

3 - Low $100, Medium $200, & High $350

b)

1

88.

A reservist is entitled to a medium $200 kicker. He voluntarily departs from his unit and his kicker is suspended.  Nine months later, he returns to the reserves and begins serving in a new unit in a new state. Will his kicker be reinstated?

a)

No, he must return to the same unit for it to be reinstated.

b)

1

89.

If the claimant is calling about a Non-33 debt, where should you look?

a)

TIMS

BDN

Share

b)

1

90.

Before completing a request for a missing application or missing certification you should only look in the RPO the claimant lives and only search by the SSN?

a)

False

b)

1

91.

What does a reason code 63 mean for a Non-33 in BDN?

a)

Delinquent Cert

b)

1

92.

When a claimant calls about a returned/missing payment, the payment will release back to the claimant even if they have an outstanding debt?

a)

False

The returned payment will be applied to the outstanding debt and cannot be refunded.

b)

1

93.

What does Date of Claim (DOC) mean?

a)

Date of Claim is the date VA 1st received the document

b)

1

94.

What does Doc Date in TIMS mean?

a)

Doc Date is the date the document was captured into TIMS.

b)

1

95.

What amount of money or entitlement does STEM provide?

a)

Up to $30,000 or nine months of additional Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to an eligible individual



b)

1

96.

Who is eligible for STEM? Can you reapply if you get denied?

a)

An eligible individual must have exhausted, or will within 180 days, exhaust theirPost-9/11 GI Bill benefits AND must not have reached the original chapter 33delimiting date. Yes, you can reapply if denied.

b)

1

97.

What form do you use to apply for STEM?

a)

VA Form 22-10203

b)

1

98.

.Beneficiary has to reapply for the STEM Scholarship in order to transfer to another school or program?

a)

True October 13, 2020, a change of program for a STEM Scholarship beneficiary is no longer authorized to continue the same STEM scholarship. The beneficiary will have to reapply for STEM scholarship and determine he/she meets the qualifications of the new scholarship before it can be awarded. Remember the maximum amount per student is 9 months or $30,000 total. This is not renewed each year. Any change of program or school, from what was previously awarded under the STEM Scholarship, constitutes a need to reapply. There is a $30,000 cap and 9 months entitlement limitation per beneficiary.

b)

1

99.

SSgt Becker separated from the Army with an honorable discharge on June 1, 2008. He began using his Montgomery GI Bill and has been receiving his Chapter 30 kicker along with his educational benefits for a total of 15 months. He has relinquished Chapter 30 for Chapter 33 and is now ready to begin using educational benefits under Chapter 33. How many months of a kicker will he be entitled to under Chapter 33?

a)

21 months

b)

1

100.

Can you use STEM and CH31 at the same time?

a)

No

If you qualify for VA education payments under the STEM Scholarship and the chapter 31program, you can enroll in only one program at a time.

b)

1

101.

How do you verify attendance under STEM?

a)

By email to the Buffalo Regional Processing Office at STEM.VBABUF@va.gov, or via text messaging.

b)

1

102.

Can I attend school online under STEM?

a)

Yes Scholarship recipients may pursue degree programs that allow for online or on-campus attendance

b)

1

103.

Does the STEM program have to be 9 months long to be able to use the benefit?

a)

No, There is no limitation on the program length however, STEM Scholarship beneficiaries will receive up to $30,000 or 9months of additional entitlement, whichever occurs first.

b)

1

104.

If the new term enrollment information has not been received, what should you tell the student to do?

a)

Go to speak with their SCO (School Certifying Official)

b)

1

105.

A student graduates from an associate degree in Art. After that, the same student applies for a program in Biology. Is this considered a change of program?

a)

No

b)

1

106.

How is payment determined for an active-duty member paid under CH30?

a)

We divided the hours or credits by the number of credits considered full time at their institution. We rounded to the nearest hundredth (if is 5, round up)

 

b)

1

107.

One of the eligibility requirements to receive advance payment is that the student must be enrolled in at least ½ time training.  True or False

a)

True

b)

1

108.

For Chapter 30, any student training at what training time will receive lump sum payment?

a)

Less than 1/2 or 1/4 time

b)

1

109.

What is the difference between a reduction and a withdrawal?

a)

A reduction is dropping a few credit hours, a withdrawal is a complete withdrawal all credit hours.



b)

1

110.

How long does it take before the VA changes an “I” grade to non-punitive?

a)

1 year

b)

1

111.

Define “Rounding Out”

a)

Rounding out is when the VA allows a student to enroll in sufficient hours to allow payment up to and including the full-time rate during their last term, if the hours are part of the claimant’s program.

b)

1

112.

What is the purpose of VA Form 22-1995?

a)

To inform the VA of a change of program or place of training. You can also change your EFT and address.

b)

1

113.

What does a manual override of “C” indicate?

a)

$600 buy up

b)

1

114.

An accelerated payment is a lump sum payment of what percentage of tuition and fees?

a)

60%

b)

1

115.

Explain what the reason code of 65 means on BDN

a)

Entitlement Exhausted

b)

1

116.

If the collection code is 3, will the debt be deducted from the payment due the claimant?

Yes

a)

Yes

b)

1

117.

What is the collection code used to suspend collection action while a waiver is being processed?

a)

2

b)

1

118.

If the collection code is 1, the debt is still within the _________ period

a)

due process (first 30 days)

b)

1

119.

A request for waiver must be received within ______ days

a)

180

b)

1

120.

Debts cannot be collected from a veteran while a waiver decision is pending.

a)

True (if requested within 30 days)

b)

1

121.

If a waiver request is granted, who is responsible for refunding any money due the claimant?

a)

Debt Management Center

b)

1

122.

If an education debt is waived, entitlement will be reduced to compensate.

a)

True

b)

1

123.

Which agency is responsible for issuing payments to VA customers?

a)

Department of Treasury

b)

1

124.

Which agency has the responsibility of setting up payment plans with VA customers?

a)

Debt Management Center

b)

1

125.

A veteran receives payment at the full-time rate of $2,150.00 (taking 12 hours) for the periods 1-1-22 through 5-13-22. We receive notification he completed the term with 6 hours of non-punitive grades. A debt of $4,765.84 was created. How was this debt created?

a)

VA does not pay for non-punitive grades. VA reduces him effective first day of term, from full-time to half-time.

b)

1

126.

What is a 74B debt?

a)

Student T&Fs debt

b)

1

127.

What is a 72B debt?

a)

Housing debt

b)

1

128.

What is a 71B debt?

a)

Books and Supplies debt

b)

1

129.

If a claimant under Ch30 reduces hours from 12 to 6, and the VA has acceptable mitigating circumstances, when will the claimant's rate change?

a)

The day of reduction

b)

1

130.

If a claimant withdraws from all credit hours, and VA has acceptable mitigating circumstances, when will the claimant's rate change?

a)

The day after the withdrawal

b)

1

131.

What is a 75B debt?

a)

School T&Fs debt

b)

1

132.

If a claimant’s delimiting date is expired during the term on Chapter 30, can we pay benefits until the end of the term?

a)

No

b)

1

133.

True or False, CH35 dependent children can only use the benefit between the ages of 18 and 26?

a)

False

b)

1

134.

Vet Tec pays the Training Provider up to 100% of the approved tuition and fee charges in three installments. The Training Provider will receive the first 25% payment for the approved tuition and fees charges after they begin training.  After the successful completion of the program, the Training Provider will receive the second 25%. The final 50% payment will be issued to the Training Provider when the student secures “meaningful employment

a)

True

b)

1

135.

A surviving spouse of a veteran who died while on active duty prior to August 1, 2023, will typically have how many years to use their benefits under Chapter 35?

a)

20

b)

1

136.

Eligibility ends if a Ch1606 reservist participation is unsatisfactory and I can see the participation status in Visr.

a)

True

b)

1

137.

What section of the Colmery Act eliminates the 15-year delimiting date under Ch33 for veterans who discharged after 01/01/2013?

a)

Section 112

b)

1

138.

Stem provides up to $30,000 or nine months of additional Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits to an eligible individual

a)

True

b)

1

139.

What BDN button is used to change an address/direct deposit?

a)

BDN CADD 

b)

1

140.

The age range for VRRAP eligibility is age 22 to prior to their 67th birthday

a)

True

b)

1

141.

A TOE spouse using CH33 that was transferred to them,  can receive BAH if the transferor is on active duty

a)

False

b)

1

142.

What is the form number for an “Authorization to Disclose Personal Information to a Third Party-Education Benefits”?

a)

22-10278

b)

1

143.

What is the form number for a Chapter 32 refund

a)

22-5281

b)

1

144.

A delimiting date can be extended for a Ch33 veteran for a later period of service, discharge upgrade, disability, and forcibly detained.

a)

True

b)

1

145.

If the veteran’s death occurred after August 1, 2011, the child may not use a combination of 81 months between Ch35 and Fry; they must make an irrevocable election of either Ch35 or Fry.

a)

True

b)

1

146.

A Ch31 student who has already been approved for benefits, is calling to check on their enrollment, who would they need to talk to?

a)

VR&E Counselor

b)

1

147.

In what VA systems can an agent view a CH33 enrollment? 

a)

DGI

BDN

TIMs

b)

1

148.

Can a dependent spouse use Fry Scholarship, then when entitlement is exhausted, use Ch35 under the same event (death of veteran on active duty) ?

a)

No

b)

1