GI Bill Benefits

Veterans

The City of Lenexa values the skills and unique perspectives military veterans bring to the workforce. We are proud to support our armed forces and veteran personnel.

Military leadership means producing exceptional results often under demanding conditions. Such skills translate well into a career with the City of Lenexa.

On-the-Job Training Benefits

One way Lenexa supports military veterans is the on-the-job training benefits through the Post-9/11 GI Bill program. Your GI education benefits can pay a monthly stipend while you’re working through the police on-the-job training program.

What is the GI Bill Program?

The Post-9/11 GI Bill offers a monthly housing allowance in addition to your wage. GI Bill payments are issued each month after we report your hours to the State.

If you are within your first 18 months of service with the City of Lenexa, you might qualify for MHA payments using your GI Bill Education Benefits.

Training Rates

  • First six months of training: 100% of your applicable monthly housing allowance
  • Second six months of training: 80% of your applicable monthly housing allowance
  • Third six months of training: 60% of your applicable monthly housing allowance
  • Fourth six months of training: 40% of your applicable monthly housing allowance

Note: If you completed at least 90 days, but less than 3 years, of active-duty service after Sept. 10, 2001, your applicable MHA benefit will be lower than the full amount shown in the rate tables.

Who Qualifies?

At least one requirement below must be true:

  • You served at least 90 days on active duty (either all at once or with breaks in service) on or after Sept, 11, 2001, or
  • You received a Purple Heart on or after Sept. 11, 2001, and were honorably discharged after any amount of service, or
  • You served for at least 30 continuous days (all at once, without a break in service) on or after Sept. 11, 2001, and were honorably discharged with a service-connected disability, or
  • You’re a dependent child using benefits transferred by a qualifying veteran or service member.

How to Apply

  1. Check your GI Bill Education Benefits.
  2. Contact Sergeant Curtis Weber at cweber@lenexa.com or 913.825.8056 to obtain the VA 22-8864 form.

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