• How To Apply For The GI Bill & Other Education Benefits • How To Use Your GI Bill Benefits • GI Bill Comparison Tool The “Check Your Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits” link lets you review how much of your GI Bill benefits you have left to help pay for school. Visit the VA website or contact the Education Assistance Line at 888442-4551 (Monday-Friday, 0700-1800 CST). SPOUSE & DEPENDENT RESOURCES Spouse Education & Career Opportunities Program–SECO provides information on education, portable careers, fine-tuning resumes and career planning. For access, call Military OneSource (Militaryonesource.mil) at (800) 342-9647. • MyCAA–The Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) workforce development/tuition assistance program provides up to $4,000 (over a twoyear timeframe) of financial assistance for eligible military spouses pursuing a license, certification or associate degree in a portable career field and occupation. For details, call (800) 342-9647. Also visit mycaa.militaryonesource.mil. • DEA – The Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) program provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of a Veteran or service member who passed away, is missing, or became permanently and totally disabled due to a service-connected condition. Beneficiaries who first used DEA benefits before August 1, 2018, are eligible for up to 45 months of benefits. Those who began using benefits on or after August 1, 2018, have a maximum of 36 months, but receive higher monthly payments. Call (800) 8271000 or visit the VA’s official website. • National Testing Program–Students can be reimbursed on mandatory fees charged for national admission tests and tests for college credit. This also covers national tests that evaluate prior learning and knowledge, and provides an opportunity for credit at an institution of higher learning. View the Military tuition assistance is available and pays the cost of tuition and additional fees for most active duty service members. Each service branch determines eligibility criteria. All Active Duty Service Members (including Guard and Reserve) must contact their Education Service Officer (ESO) or Education Counselor within your branch of service prior to enrolling in any college or university. Admissions details can be found online at www.manoa.hawaii.edu/admissions. Call the Office of Admissions at 808-956-8975 to learn more. UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I COMMUNITY COLLEGES The University of Hawai‘i Community Colleges (UHCC) is a statewide system of seven accredited institutions serving more than 23,000 students annually and offers a variety of affordable programs from career and technical education, liberal arts and workforce training. Whether you are looking to earn a degree, rebuild your skills, or explore a new career, there’s a place just for you. Visit uhcc.hawaii.edu to learn more. HAWAI‘I COMMUNITY COLLEGE Based in Hilo on Hawaii Island, Hawaii Community College offers more than 30 associate degree and certificate programs ranging from health services and science to business and trades. It also operates a branch campus and the University Center in Kona and an education center in Honoka‘a. HONOLULU COMMUNITY COLLEGE Located a short distance from the heart of downtown Honolulu on the island of O‘ahu, Honolulu Community College offers a wide range of career and technical programs as well as a strong liberal arts curriculum with academic pathways to baccalaureate degree programs. It also operates world-class, offcampus facilities for their aeronautics, automotive and heavy equipment programs. Adult Education 142
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