Applying for Benefits
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 Students - GI Bill®, reserve, voc. rehab & dependents
After student is admitted into UHD:
- Student completes the VA’s Application for Benefits;(VONAPP) ONLINE
- Student receives Certificate of Eligibility in the mail from the VA
- Student completes the UHD online Request for Certification on the veterans services page
- Student’s request is processed within 5-7 business days after:
- All required documentation has been received ( Chapter 35 Vocational Rehabilitation counselors fax documents to UHD)
- Student has registered for classes
- Classes are verified as a part of degree plan
- Benefit payments for tuition and fees will be applied to the student’s account (GI BILL®/VOC. REHAB)
Transfer - GI Bill®, reserve, voc. rehab & dependents
After student is admitted into UHD:
- Student completes the request for change of program or place of training 22-1995 on VA’s Application for Benefits;(VONAPP) ONLINE
- Student receives new Certificate of Eligibility in the mail from the VA
- Student completes the online Request for Certification on the veterans services page
- Student’s request is processed within 5-7 business days after:
- All required documentation has been received ( Chapter 35 Vocational Rehabilitation counselors fax documents to UHD)
- Student has registered for classes
- Classes are verified as a part of degree plan
- Benefit payments for tuition and fees will be applied to the student’s account (GI BILL®/VOC. REHAB)
Current students - GI Bill®, reserve, voc. rehab & dependents
- Student completes the online Request for Certification on the veterans services page
- Student’s request is processed within 5-7 business days after:
- Student has registered for classes
- Classes are verified as a part of degree plan
- Benefit payments for tuition and fees will be applied to the student’s account (GI
BILL®/VOC. REHAB)
( Chapter 35 Vocational Rehabilitation counselors fax new documents to UHD)