​​​​​To Apply for your VA Education Benefits…

• You’ll need a copy of you DD214; if you’re a dependent apply for benefits you will need the DD214 of the disabled Veteran.  You may request a copy of your DD214 by completing the following form or visiting this link:

Form SF 180 Military Records Request

You can apply for your educational benefits through the following link:

http://www.vets.gov/education/apply/#modal​

The VONAPP application is used to activate:

• Montgomery GIBill Chapter 30
• Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GIBill – Chapter 33 Pamphlet
  
• Chpater 35 Dependents benefits – Chapter 35 DEA Pamphlet
  
• National Guard Kicker Chapter 1606

In approximately 3 to 6 weeks you will receive a certificate of eligibility. 

For National Guard Benefits:

• Compete the FAFSA application: https://fafsa.ed.gov/
• Submit to the VA liaison in the Registrar’s Office an award or denial letter from Financial Aid. You will receive this information after your FAFSA has been reviewed for eligibility.
• Submit the Commander’s Certification for the semester you will be attending
• A Commander’s Certification is needed for every semester you will be attending
• You must submit an award or denial letter ONCE per academic year

For Vocational Rehabilitating Chapter 31

Contact your Voc-Rehab counselor to obtain and submit Form 28-1905

If you are applying for Vocational Rehabilitation for the first time, complete

Form VBA 28-1900 Vocational Rehabilitation application

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