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Your education is a significant investment.<\/p>\n
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Veteran’s Benefits<\/p>\n
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The University’s programs are approved for the training of veterans and eligible individuals under U.S. Code Title 38.<\/p>\n
Any honorably discharged veteran of the US Armed Forces is eligible to receive educational benefits by submitting an application from the Veteran’s Representative (Financial Aid Officer) located in the Financial Aid Office. Rules and regulations associated with this type of educational benefit are also available for students’ review.<\/p>\n
Applications for veteran’s benefits are available at the Financial Aid Office.<\/p>\n
For additional information, please contact the VA office at toll-free number (888)442-4551 or visit the VA website:\u00a0www.va.gov<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner padding_mobile=”on” column_padding_mobile=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”25px||0px|||” custom_padding_tablet=”90px||0px|” custom_padding_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_toggle title=”How to Apply for Benefits” open_toggle_text_color=”#0C71C3″ open_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_text_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.72)” closed_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” icon_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.2)” open_icon_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.2)” admin_label=”Toggle” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ title_text_color=”#474747″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_font_size=”22px” closed_title_font=”|700|||||||” closed_title_font_size=”22px” body_font=”|300|||||||” body_text_color=”#000000″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding=”25px|10px|25px|10px|false|true” custom_css_toggle_icon=”font-size:20px;||” border_width_all=”0px” border_color_all=”#f7f7f7″ border_style_all=”solid” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”rgba(0,0,0,0.26)” use_border_color=”on” border_color=”#f7f7f7″ border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Veteran Affairs (VA) students must file an application for Certificate of Eligibility (COE). \u00a0Students who haven\u2019t received VA benefits before must file an original application (veterans VAF 22-1990; dependants VAF 22-5490). \u00a0Students who have received VA benefits before must file a Request for Change of Program or Place of Training (veterans VAF 22-1995; dependents VAF 22-5495).<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”How to Submit Your Application” open_toggle_text_color=”#0C71C3″ open_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_text_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.72)” closed_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” icon_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.2)” open_icon_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.2)” admin_label=”Toggle” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ title_text_color=”#474747″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_font_size=”22px” closed_title_font=”|700|||||||” closed_title_font_size=”22px” body_font=”|300|||||||” body_text_color=”#000000″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding=”25px|10px|25px|10px|false|true” custom_css_toggle_icon=”font-size:20px;||” border_width_all=”0px” border_color_all=”#f7f7f7″ border_style_all=”solid” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”rgba(0,0,0,0.26)” use_border_color=”on” border_color=”#f7f7f7″ border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 1. \u00a0You can use the VONAPP Veterans Online Applications to fill out and submit your application at\u00a0<\/span>http:\/\/vabenefits.vba.va.gov\/vonapp\/main.asp<\/a>.<\/p>\n 2. \u00a0You can submit a paper application called Form 22-1990 by mail to the VA Regional Processing Office. \u00a0You can mail the form to the region of your home address. \u00a0It will make it easier for the VA to determine what benefits you qualify for if you send a copy of the following documents:<\/p>\n a.\u00a0\u00a0Your certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD form 214) for all periods of active duty service.<\/p>\n b.\u00a0\u00a0DD Form 2384, also known as the Notice of Basic Eligibility, if applying for the Montgomery GI Bill\u00ae<\/span> for Selected Reserves (chapter 1606).<\/p>\n c.\u00a0\u00a0Copies of orders if activated from the guard\/reserves.<\/p>\n d.\u00a0\u00a0Supporting documents (e.g. vouchers, statements) for buy-up or buy-in contributions, which may allow you to make a small initial payment so that you can receive a higher monthly payment.<\/p>\n e.\u00a0\u00a0College fund \u201ckicker\u201d contracts for additional monthly payments that you may receive from the Department of Defense through your branch of the Service.<\/p>\n If you have trouble with the application process, you can call a VA Education Case Manager (888-GIBILL).<\/p>\n \u00a0Once you have finished and sent in your application, the Regional Processing Office will process the application and determine your eligibility.<\/p>\n Certificate of Eligibility:<\/u><\/p>\n Eligible students will be mailed a Certificate of Eligibility letter that describes their eligibility. \u00a0If you have received COE, you can enroll in classes at the school at any time.\u00a0 A student must submit a copy of the COE to the Financial Aid Office.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n GI Bill\u00ae is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). 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