Education Benefits Programs offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs:

 

• Chapter 30-Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) and Active Duty MGIB
• Chapter 31-Vocational Rehabilitation (Disabled Veterans)
• Chapter 33-Post 9/11 GI Bill
• Chapter 35-Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance Program
• Chapter 1606-Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves (MGIB-SR)
• Chapter 1607-Reserve Education Assistance Program (REAP)

 

New Applicants

Chapters 30, 33, 1606 and 1607

If you believe that you qualify for one of the programs listed above, you can apply for your benefits through the Veterans ON-line APPlication (VONAPP) website. Your application for VA benefits will be processed by the Education Processing Office for the state of Texas in Muskogee, Oklahoma. You will also need to register with the Veterans Services Office so that they can certify you for your classes. Enrollment Packet

If you are currently receiving Veterans Education Benefits at another college/university and are planning to transfer to UH-Downtown, you must complete and submit a Supplemental Enrollment Packet to Veterans Services.

Chapter 31

If you believe that you qualify for the program listed above, you can apply for your benefits through the Department of Veteran Affairs Regional office - 6900 Almeda, Houston, Texas 77030. You will also need to register with the Veterans Services Office so that they can certify you for your classes. Chapter 31 Enrollment Packet

Chapter 35

If you believe that you qualify for the program listed above, you can apply for your benefits by completing the Chp 35 Enrollment Packet and returning it to Veterans Services.

If you are currently receiving Veterans Education Benefits at another college/university and are planning to transfer to UH-Downtown, you must complete and submit a Chapter 35 Supplemental Packet to Veterans Services.

Before approval of your benefits you should (in the following order):

1. Apply for admission to UH-Downtown
2. Apply for Financial Aid (if applicable)
3. Register for Classes
4. Pay for your classes

Once you have completed the steps listed above, you must submit your application to and file a request for certification of your classes through Veterans Services

You must request certification for each semester you wish to receive benefits!

Click here for instructions on requesting certification

 

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