Chapter 31: Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E)

Chapter 31: Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E)

Important Note

This benefit is very hands off for you as a Texas Tech University student. You, as the recipient of Chapter 31: VR&E will need to complete all the necessary paperwork required by your assigned VR&E Counselor. Once you have completed this, your job is done. At this point, your counselor will submit all authorizations directly to TTU.

All questions, comments, or concerns about your benefits will need to be addressed directly with your VR&E Counselor through their preferred method of communication, or the VA Education Department at 1-888-442-4551.

 

What is Covered Under VR&E

  1. Tuition and Fees
  2. Required Textbooks and Course Materials
  3. Up to $50 of school supplies. If additional supplies or materials are required, notify your counselor and follow all guidance from them.
    NOTE: All additional supplies or materials must be classified as justifiable purchases by your VR&E counselor.
     

Eligibility

All of these must be true:

  • You have a service-connected disability rating of at least 10% from the VA,
                                            AND
  • You did not receive a dishonorable discharge.

If you were discharged from active duty BEFORE Jan. 1, 2013, your basic period of eligibility ends 12 years from one of these dates, whichever comes later:

  • The date you received notice of your date of separation from active duty, OR
  • The date you received your first VA service-connected disability rating

For more information on eligibility requirements, click here: Eligibility For Veteran Readiness And Employment | Veterans Affairs

How to Apply

  1. Sign in to va.gov, and apply online here: Apply for Veteran Readiness and Employment Benefits | Veteran Affairs (Recommended)
  2. Apply via mail by downloading the VA form 20-1990 and sending your completed application to the following address:
    Department of Veteran Affairs VR&E Intake Center
    PO Box 5210 Janesville, WI 53547-5210
  3. Apply in person at your local VA regional Office: Find VA Locations | Veterans Affairs
  4. Apply with the Help of a trained professional: You can work with an accredited attorney, claims agent, or Veterans Service Organization (VSO) representative to get help applying for VR&E benefits.

 

Official communication is done through TTU Email.
The MVP Office will contact you via TTU email if additional documentation is required.
This checklist is a guide to successfully completing a VA Certification application.
Students have up to the last day of classes to submit their application, please see the Texas Tech Academic Calendar.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT TO ENSURE THEY HAVE SUBMITTED AN APPLICATION & UPLOADED NEEDED DOCUMENTS EACH SEMESTER.

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