If YOU were in the military

1. DD214 or N.O.B.E. (Notice Of Basic Eligibility)
2. Go to VA’s website: www.gibill.va.gov if this is your first time using your Montgomery G.I. Bill benefits, complete and print out the Application for Educational Benefits form 22-1990
3. If benefits were received at another college or university, (disregard #2) and go to VA’s website: www.gibill.va.gov and complete form 22-1995 (Change of Program Form)
4. GUAC academic advisor’s approval to take remedial classes (if registered for MATH 130/131, ENG 129/130, READING 130 courses)
5. Attach a copy of your schedule of classes with proper proof of payment (fee receipt, print out from the web, or Financial Aid deferment form)
6. Complete semester VA benefit form.
7. Submit items 1, 2 or 3, 4,5, and 6 at the counter or to the VA Counselor.

If YOU are a DEPENDENT of someone who was in the military

1. Go to VA’s website www.gibill.va.gov and compete the Application For Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance form 22-5490 (CH 35)
2. If Ch. 35 benefits were received at another college or university (disregard #1) go to VA’s website: www.gibill.va.gov and complete form 22-5495 (Change of Program Form)
3. Attach a copy of your schedule of classes with proper proof of payment (fee receipt, print out from the web, or Financial Aid deferment form)
4. Complete semesterVA benefit form
5. GUAC academic advisor’s approval to take remedial classes (if registered for MATH 130/131, ENG 129/130, READING 130 courses)
6. Submit items 1 or 2, 3-5 at counter or to the VA Counselor.

ALL CONTINUING STUDENTS (had VA benefits last semester @ TSU)

1. Complete semester VA benefit form
2. Attach a copy of your schedule of classes with proper proof of payment (paid fee receipt, paid print out from the web, or Financial Aid deferment form)
3. Submit items 1-2 at counter or to the VA Counselor.

FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION WILL DELAY VA PAYMENT!!!
Note:*** Documents will not be processed until after the12th class day in the Fall/Spring semesters and after the 4th class day in the summer sessions***

TSU VA Enrollment Specialist (713) 313-7862 Department of Veteran Affairs 1-888-442-4551