Top of the Line Barber College is proud to support veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. Our institution is authorized by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, the state regulatory and approving agency, to accept veterans’ education benefits.
Please visit the following link to apply for benefits:
Additionally, veterans are encouraged to complete a FAFSA to determine if they qualify for additional financial assistance.
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Chapter 33 Post-9/11 GI Bill®
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides financial support for education and housing to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service after Sept. 10, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days.
​Chapter 1607 Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP)
REAP was established as a part of the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005. It is a Department of Defense education benefit program designed to provide educational assistance to members of the Reserve components called or ordered to active duty in response to a war or national emergency (contingency operation) as declared by the President or Congress.
Chapter 35 Survivors and Dependents Assistance (DEA)
Dependents' Educational Assistance provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of certain veterans. The program offers up to 45 months of education benefits.
Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) – Chapter 31
Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E), formerly known as Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment, supports Veterans with service-connected disabilities that affect their ability to work. The program offers services for career counseling, education, and training to help Veterans achieve suitable employment. Certain benefits may also be available to eligible family members.
Chapter 1606 Selected Reserve
The Selected Reserve includes the Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Coast Guard Reserve, Army National Guard and the Air National Guard. Veterans may use this education assistance program for degree programs, certificate or correspondence courses, cooperative training, independent study programs, apprenticeship/on-the-job training, and vocational flight training programs. Remedial, refresher and deficiency training are available under certain circumstances.
Chapter 33 - Transfer of Entitlement
Service members who qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® have the option to transfer their entitlement benefits to their spouse or dependent.
