Federal Benefits

GI Bill®
To ensure your educational benefits claim is processed in our office in a timely manner,
please submit all requested information at the same time.
How to Apply
To receive the GI Bill®, all applicants must complete and return the following:
- 22-1990 - Chapters 30, 33, 1606, 1607 or 32
- 22-5490 - Chapter 35 (Dependent Benefits)
- If you are a veteran, copies of the DD-214's Member 4 Copy must accompany your application.If you have multiple enlistments, submit a Member 4 copy of your DD-214 for each enlistment.
To obtain a copy of your DD-214 (Member 4 copy) you can either log onto the or complete and submit an SF-180 form available in the Office of Veterans Affairs.
- Current active duty personnel only: The Educational Service Center on base will complete a DD-295 form or a Smart Transcript.
Educational claims are processed through the . The Department of Veterans Affairs will notify you in writing in approximately 4-6
weeks, stating your benefit entitlement. You should begin to receive your GI Bill® benefits approximately 8-10 weeks after you submit your enrollment to the Veterans
Coordinator.
Satisfactory Academic Progress Requirements
Recipients of all Chapters of the GI Bill® must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and a cumulative course completion
rate (CCR) of 67% or higher. The cumulative standards look at every class you have
taken at ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥, regardless of whether or not you were receiving
benefits during that time period.
Please contact the Office of Student Financial Aid for a copy of the Academic Standards
for Financial Aid Recipients (SAP) and the SAP Appeal Process.
Policies and Procedures
- Complete all admissions/enrollment procedures with the Office of Admissions and notify
the Veterans Coordinator.
- To maintain your GI Bill®, you must submit an Enrollment Certification Request form for each semester.
- Report any schedule changes (add/drops/withdrawals) during the semester to the ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ Veterans Office. Benefit Entitlement
is approved only for course required to complete your degree objective.
- Report any change in mailing address with the Office of the Registrar and to the ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥
Veterans Office.
- Report change of your program of study to the ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ Veterans Office in writing. Note:
A change of degree objective is subject to approval by the Department of Veterans
Affairs.
- Monitor your curriculum with your academic advisor. Classes not applicable to your
degree will not be covered by VA.
Additional Information Needed for GI Bill®
CH 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill® - Must have a minimum of 90 days Active Duty after 9-11-2001
- Copy Member 4 copy of DD214 from each enlistment.
- Official transcript from any prior college and/or military training, sent directly
to the Office of Admissions.
CH 30 Montgomery GI Bill® - Active duty began after 7-1-85
- Copy Member 4 copy of DD214 from each enlistment.
- Official transcript from any prior college and/or military training, sent directly
to the Office of Admissions.
CH 32 V.E.A.P. Active Duty from 1-1-77 until 6-30-85
- Copy Member 4 copy of DD214 from each enlistment.
- Official transcripts from any prior College and/or military training, sent directly
to the Office of Admissions.
CH 34/30 Old GI Bill® Active Duty prior to 1-1-77
- Copy Member 4 copy of DD214 from each enlistment.
- Copy of your Marriage Certificate (if applicable).
- Copy of your divorce decree, as well as spouse (if applicable).
- Copy of your Children or stepchildren birth certificate.
- Official transcript from any prior College and/or military training, sent directly
to the Office of Admissions.
CH 35 Dependent spouse, surviving spouse, son or daughter
- Copy of Marriage certificate. (If spouse/surviving spouse).
- Copy of birth certificate (son or daughter).
- Official transcripts from any prior College and/ or military training, sent directly
to the Office of Admissions.
CH 1606 Montgomery GI Bill® for Reservists
- VA form DD-2384 Notice Of Basic Eligibility (NOBE).
- Official Transcripts from any prior college and/or military training, sent directly
to the Office of Admissions.
CH 30,32 and Ch 34/30 - Active Duty
- The Education center on base must complete a DD 295 form (Smart transcript).
- Official transcripts from any prior College and/or military training, sent directly
to the Office of Admissions.
- For current benefit payment charts please consult the web page or call the Department of Veterans Affairs toll free number at 1-888-GI-BILL-1.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information
about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government
.