Application Procedures for VA Education Benefits
1. Verify your eligibility and determine the benefit chapter you are eligible for by calling the 1-888-442-4551 to speak with a Veterans Benefits Counselor. The chapters are: 33 (Post 9/11 GI Bill); 30 (active duty veteran); 31(Voc. Rehab. veteran); 32 - Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP); 35 (children/dependents or spouse); 1606 (Selected Reserve); and 1607 (Activated National Guard and Reserve members after 09/11/01). Please refer to the GI Bill Official Website at www.gibill.va.gov for more details.
2. Submit the following documents, together, at the Financial Aid/EOPS Office:
o Application Form
§ First Time Using Benefits (Initial Application) :
CH 30, 32, 33, 1606, 1607 - VA Form 22-1990
CH 35 - VA Form 22-5490
§ Online application is available through the Veterans ON-Line APPlication (VONAPP) at www.gibill.va.gov. Click on Apply Online, and then Education.
CH 31 - VA Form 28-1900 - must submit application to your Voc Rehab case manager
§ Have Used Benefits Before/Transfer Students (Change of Program or Place of Training):
CH 30, 32, 33, 1606, 1607 - VA Form 22-1995
CH 35 - VA Form 22-5495
o Statement of Understanding of VA Educational Benefits
o VA Regulations and Student Responsibilities
o VA form DD-214 Member Copy-4 (if you are a veteran) or form DD-2384 (NOBE, if in the Reserves)
o Official transcripts from previous colleges attended
o Math and English Placement Scores if remedial coursework is needed
3. Make an appointment with Lynda Monger at the Transfer Center (Library Bldg 1500, phone number 253-3115) to develop a VA Educational Plan. Submit a copy of your VA Educational Plan to Financial Aid/EOPS Office once completed.
The application packet will not be accepted unless complete. After you have registered for classes, you will be certified electronically for the classes that are on your educational plan. Please notify the VA Certifying Official if you do not want to receive benefits for the winter or spring break, or would like to receive benefits for the Summer semester.
IMPORTANT! CHAPTERS 30, 1606 AND 1607: You MUST VERIFY your enrollment every month with the VA either by 1-877-823-2378 OR by signing on to WAVES at www.gibill.va.gov. Click on Information for Benefit Recipients then select Certify your attendance (WAVES).
If you have questions regarding your payment information, eligibility or delimiting date, please call the VA at 1-888-442-4551 or go online at www.gibill.va.gov. Click on Questions & Answers.
*** CHAPTER 31: Your enrollment will be certified after the VA Certifying Official receives VA Form 28-1905 (Authorization and Certification of Entrance or Reentrance Into Rehabilitation and Certification of Status) from the VA Vocational and Rehabilitation and Employment.