Code of Alabama
Chapter 6 - Veterans' and Dependents' Educational Benefits.
Section 31-6-12 - Department of Veterans' Affairs to Inform Veterans, etc., of Benefits Under Chapter; Furnishing of Forms, etc.; Forwarding of Certificate of Eligibility, etc., to Educational Institutions.

THIS SECTION WAS AMENDED BY ACT 2022-91 IN THE 2022 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2022. THIS IS NOT IN THE CURRENT CODE SUPPLEMENT.
The State Department of Veterans' Affairs is hereby charged with the duty of informing the veterans and their dependents in this state, through its county service commissioners and all other sources at its command, of the provisions of this chapter in order that those veterans and their dependents may know of the benefits provided in this chapter. The State Department of Veterans' Affairs shall furnish and assist in preparing and producing all necessary blanks, forms, and other matters necessary for the veterans and their spouses, widows, or children to obtain the benefits provided under this chapter. The State Service Commissioner shall cause to be forwarded to the qualifying school of the applicant's choice, a certificate of eligibility and entitlement, or other necessary proof for the veteran and his or her spouse, widow, or child to obtain the benefits made available hereby.

Structure Code of Alabama

Code of Alabama

Title 31 - Military Affairs and Civil Defense.

Chapter 6 - Veterans' and Dependents' Educational Benefits.

Section 31-6-1 - Short Title.

Section 31-6-2 - Definitions.

Section 31-6-2.1 - Educational Benefits for Children of Disabled and Deceased Veterans, Etc.

Section 31-6-3 - Designation of Benefits.

Section 31-6-4 - Educational Benefits for Children of Deceased or Disabled Veterans or Prisoners of War.

Section 31-6-5 - Educational Benefits for Spouses of Deceased or Totally Disabled Veterans or Prisoners of War.

Section 31-6-6 - Educational Benefits for Spouses and Children of Partially Disabled Veterans; Reinstatement of Entitlements.

Section 31-6-7 - Benefits Limited to Lives of Veterans' Immediate Children.

Section 31-6-8 - Entitlement of Veterans to Educational Benefits for Extension or Correspondence Courses; Benefits Provided Not to Be in Addition to Federal Benefits.

Section 31-6-9 - Benefits for Wives, Widows, and Dependents in Addition to Other Benefits; Interruption of Benefits.

Section 31-6-10 - Application for Benefits; Determination and Certification of Eligibility.

Section 31-6-11 - Proof to Be Submitted by Applicants for Benefits.

Section 31-6-12 - Department of Veterans' Affairs to Inform Veterans, etc., of Benefits Under Chapter; Furnishing of Forms, etc.; Forwarding of Certificate of Eligibility, etc., to Educational Institutions.

Section 31-6-13 - Faculties of Universities, Trade Schools, etc., to Be Informed and to Inform Veterans' Dependents of Benefits Provided.

Section 31-6-14 - County and City Teachers to Be Informed and to Inform Veterans' Dependents of Benefits Provided.

Section 31-6-15 - Reimbursement of Educational Institutions Providing Benefits to Veterans and Dependents.

Section 31-6-15.1 - Annual Report.

Section 31-6-16 - Entrance Requirements of Educational Institutions Not Affected by Chapter.

Section 31-6-17 - Prior Statutes Superseded; Rights Under Prior Statutes Preserved.