Veteran Affairs

pexels-photo-27869Applying for GI Bill Education Benefits

  1. Chapter Benefits:
    Make sure to familiarize yourself with the chapter of benefits you are using.
    Ch. 33 (Post 9/11 GI Bill)
    Ch. 30 (Montgomery GI Bill)
    Ch. 31
    Ch. 35 (DEA)
    Ch. 1606 (MGIB SR)
  2. Apply for VA benefits on-line at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/
    (Click HERE if you would like to see step-by-step instructions)
    – VA Form 22-1990 (Application for VA Benefits)
    – VA Form 22-5490 (Dependents’ Application for VA Benefits) if dependent, not Post 9/11 transfer
    – VA Form 22-1990e (Application for Family Member to Use Transferred Benefits), complete after DoD has approved Post 9/11 transfer benefits to your family member
    – VA Form 28-1900 (Disabled Veteran’s Application for Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment)
    Contact for Voc-Rehab:
    Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
    Phone# – 501-370-3791
    Fax# – 501-370-3785
  3. Meet with your Academic Adviser to determine which classes to take.
  4. Register for classes.
  5. Bring a copy of your schedule to the VA Representative:
    Mary Anderson
    Academic Advisor/VA Representative
    (870) 248-4011
    marya@blackrivertech.edu
  6. Apply for Financial Aid:         https://fafsa.ed.gov/

Comparison Tool/Payment Rates

http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/comparison_tool.asp

Request Your Military Service Records

(Includes DD214/Separation Documents, Personnel Records, and/or Medical Records)

http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records//