whichever is higher) for work-study programs. MONEY FOR VETERANS WHO SERVED BETWEEN 1977-1985 TO GO TO SCHOOL OR RECEIVE TRAINING (Post Vietnam Era Veterans Educational Assistance 64.120) Department of Veterans Affairs Central Office Washington DC 20420 800-827-1000 The program objective is to provide educational assistance to persons entering the Armed Forces after December 31, 1976 and before July lest 1985 in obtaining an education they might otherwise not be able to afford and to promote and assist the all-volunteer military program of the United States by attracting qualified person to serve in the Armed Forces. Veterans who entered the Armed Services between 1977 " 1985 may be eligible for funds to obtain a college degree or vocational training. Through this program the government matches $2 for every $1 the serviceman contributes, some contribution to the fund must have been made prior to April 1, 1987. Contact your local or regional Veterans Affairs Office for additional information or application materials. Money available: $48,079,000. Up to a maximum of $8,100 of basic benefits is available per student, as well as a work-study allowance of minimum wage (federal or state, whichever is higher) and tutorial assistance up to a maximum of $1,200. MONEY FOR RETIRED VETERANS TO GET TWO YEARS OF TRAINING TO START A NEW CAREER
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