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VA Foreign Program Education Benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
VA education funding for eligible students enrolled directly in approved degree programs at foreign schools.
How to get help
Apply for VA education benefits, obtain a Certificate of Eligibility, and use the GI Bill Comparison Tool to confirm that the foreign program is approved. If it is not approved, the school—not the student—must contact VA about program approval before enrollment.
Who this service helps
The student must qualify for VA education benefits, enroll in an approved program at a foreign institution of higher learning, and pursue a standard associate degree or higher or its equivalent. VA generally does not approve foreign independent or distance study. A limited Philippine non-college exception applies to qualifying DEA family members.
Where this service is available
Service area: Federal education benefit usable by eligible residents of all assigned West Texas counties at approved foreign institutions.
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Location and contact
Source and verification
Source: Public-source listing
Cost / fees
Post-9/11 benefits may include tuition and fees, housing, and books and supplies. MGIB-AD, MGIB-SR, and DEA may provide a monthly payment at current rates. Students may owe all school costs if the program is not approved.
About this service
VA education benefits may support an eligible Veteran, service member, reservist, or qualified dependent enrolled directly in an approved foreign institution of higher learning for a standard associate degree or higher, or an equivalent foreign degree.
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