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Steps For Applying For And Receiving VA Benefits For Online Classes

1. Apply online at http://www.gibill.va.gov/. This electronic application is for the veteran that has not used their benefits in the past. After submitting the 22-1990 electronic application, the veteran must mail the signature page and a copy of their DD-214 to the VA Regional Office.
Changing programs or schools - The veteran must fill out a 22-1995 (change of program) if they have used their VA benefits previously. The certifying official must have the hard copy of this form in the veteran's folder.
If applying for Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance you can apply with an application 22-5490. The student or the school's VA office must mail this application to the VA Regional Office. If the student has already submitted this paperwork or used this benefit in the past and wants to use their benefits at another school, they must fill out a form 22-5495 (change of program or place of training).

2. The student must enroll in an eligible program to receive VA benefits.

3. All transcripts from other colleges must be sent to our registrar for evaluation of prior training.

4. All classes must be in their selected programs unless the department head approves a course to be substituted.

5. The student must inform the VA Certifying Official (in a timely manner)when they enroll, withdrawn, and drop a class.