Benefits for Dependents of Veterans
With the Post 9/11 GI Bill, qualified service-members are eligible to transfer unused educational benefits to their children or spouses. Lynchburg College welcomes qualified dependents of veterans and offers College funds to supplement Veterans Administration funds for those who qualify for the Yellow Ribbon Program.
General Eligibility:
Any member of the Armed Forces (active duty or Selected Reserve, officer or enlisted) on or after August 1, 2009, who is eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill, and
- Has at least six years of service in the Armed Forces on the date of election and agrees to serve four additional years in the Armed Forces from the date of election.
- Has at least 10 years of service in the Armed Forces (active duty and/or selected reserve) on the date of election, is precluded by either standard policy (service or DoD) or statute from committing to four additional years, and agrees to serve for the maximum amount of time allowed by such policy or statute, or
- Is or becomes retirement eligible during the period from August 1, 2009, through August 1, 2013. A service member is considered to be retirement eligible if he or she has completed 20 years of active duty or 20 qualifying years of reserve service.
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For help with LC enrollment, contact our Veterans Affairs Coordinator in the Registrar's Office, 4th floor, Hall Campus Center; call 434.544.8218; or send an information request to veterans@lynchburg.edu .
