Vocational Rehabilitation - The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is a branch of the State of Iowa Department of Education. These services include financial assistance. Veterans Benefits - Veterans and members of the selected reserves may be eligible to receive educational benefits while they are enrolled and pursuing an approved program of education or training. Veterans have 10 years from their date of active duty discharge in which to use their benefits. Members of the selected reserves have 10 years from their date of basic eligibility as noted on their DD2384 issued by their unit.
Application is made through their commanding officer.
Priority is given to members who have a Pay Entry Basic Date on or after July 1, 1991. The deadline and the number of awards are based on the funding level established by the governor each year. The current year deadline was August 1, 1997. Guard members do NOT need to file a Free Application to Federal Student Aid to be considered for this program. These loans are available to students who are not interested in or eligible for federal student loans.