VA Educational Benefits
Records Office: Deputy Hall 101
Phone: (218) 755-2020
or (800) 475-2001 ext. 2
Fax: (218) 755-4409
Email: records@ bemidjistate.edu
Students
who are eligible to receive VA education benefits may fall into one of
the following categories (chapters):
As the Certifying Office for VA Education Benefits, the Records Office is responsible for certifying enrollment and changes in enrollment of eligible students to the VA.
| How does a student become eligible for VA Education Benefits? | A student needs to apply for benefits through the VA. The VA makes all determinations of eligibility. The Records Office has applications available for most chapters. |
| When can a student be certified? | A student may be certified after being admitted to BSU and pre-registered for classes. |
| Should a student apply for financial aid if they plan on receiving VA education benefits? | Yes, the VA benefits may not be sufficient to cover all educational costs. (VA students are paid benefits based on the number of approved credit hours they carry and not on the cost of the school they choose to attend.) |
| How much will I be paid if I qualify for benefits? | Your monthly benefit will be based on the type of training you take, length of your service, your category, and if you receive kickers, as well as your enrollment status. Students can be full-time, 3/4 time, 1/2 time or less than 1/2 time. |
Steps for Applying For & Receiving Benefits:
| IF YOU HAVE NEVER RECEIVED VA EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS: | If you have received VA Educational Benefits previously at another institution: |
| 1. Complete an application VA Form 22-1990 for Chapters 30, 32, and 1606 VA Form 22-5490 for Chapter 35 For Voc Rehab, contact the VA regarding the application procedure. 2. Attach your DD214 or NOBE 3. Mail application to the VA or submit to the Records Office, Deputy 101. 4. Notify the Records Office when you are pre-registered so an Enrollment Certification can be done for you. |
1. Complete a Request for
Change of Program or Place of Training VA Form 22-1995 for Chapters 30,32, and 1606 VA Form 22-5495 for Chapter 35 For Voc Rehab, contact your Case Manager 2. Submit to the Records Office, Deputy 101. 3. Notify the Records Office when you are pre-registered so an Enrollment Certification can be done for you. |
Related Links GI Bill Website (very
informative!)
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Contact the VA On-line: http://www.va.gov/ |