Veterans Affairs
General Information
Getting VA Benefits Started at Ohio University
Under What Chapter Am I Claiming Benefits
Required Forms
Educational Benefit Payment Rates
Student Veterans-Responsibilities
Other Programs
Department of Veterans Affairs
Ohio University Veterans Coordinator
General Information
Certification of benefits is a service provided by the Veterans Coordinator in the Office of the University Registrar, Chubb Hall 111. The office serves as a liaison between Ohio University student veterans and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. We assist student veterans with the processing of VA forms for educational benefits, advise student veterans concerning certain procedural requirements, and certify enrollment of Ohio University student veterans to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Getting VA Benefits Started at Ohio University
Please read the information below on Student Veterans Responsibilities.
The following information applies to new and continuing student veterans seeking enrollment certification for educational benefits.
New applicants should determine which chapter you will receive educational benefits using the chapter information provided below.
- Continuing students will receive an email notice each spring to complete the Veterans Educational Assistance File card The form must be submitted online. Contact the Veterans Coordinator in the Office of the University Registrar, Chubb Hall 111 with questions.
- Students attending summer quarter must complete a Summer VA Certification form. The form must be submitted online. Contact the Veterans Coordinator in the Office of the University Registrar, Chubb Hall 111 with questions.
Under What Chapter Am I Claiming Benefits?
Montgomery (New) GI Bill - Chapter 30
Entered Active Duty after June 30, 1985. Completed at least 2 years continuous active service; contributed $1200 to the program; received a high school diploma or GED; and received an honorable discharge. For more information on the Montgomery GI Bill select benefits.
Reserve GI BILL - Chapter 1606
Any person who enlists, re-enlists, or extends an enlistment in the Selective Reserve for not less than 6 years, in addition to any other period of obligation after June 30, 1985 and completed high school or GED, IADT, 180 days of service in the selective reserve and is satisfactorily participating in required training in the selective reserve. For more information on the Reserve GI Bill select benefits.
Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP) - Chapter 32
Entered the military service after January 1, 1977, contributed to the program, and did not contract with the Armed Forces under a delayed entry program. Benefits are dependent upon total contributions made and are calculated individually. No allowance is made for payment for dependents. Active duty service members may receive full VA educational entitlement under the VEAP program. Under specified conditions, participants under VEAP may be eligible to convert their entitlement to the New/Montgomery GI Bill. For more information on the Veterans Educational Assistance Program select benefits.
Dependents Educational Assistance - Chapter 35
This portion of 38 U.S.C. authorizes educational benefits to dependents and survivors of certain veterans who have serious disabilities as the result of their service, (100% disabled), or who have died of a service-connected cause, were a prisoner of war, or missing in action. For more information on Dependents Educational Assistance select benefits.
Vocational Rehabilitation - Chapter 31
Veterans who have been declared disabled by the Department of Veterans Affairs due to service related injury. For more information on Vocational Rehabilitation contact your case manager.
Activated Reservists After September 11, 2001 - Chapter 1607
Certain reservists who were activated after September 11, 2001 may either be eligible for education benefits or eligible for increased benefits. For more information on Chapter 1607 select education benefits.
Required Forms
22-1990 Application for Education Benefits
- New applicants of all chapters except CH 35
- Document needed from CH 30 and 32 - DD-214
- Document needed from CH 1606 - Notice Of Basic Eligibility (NOBE) - DD-2384
- Document needed from CH 1606 - Kicker papers if eligible (MGIB Fund)
22-5490 Application for Survivors' and Dependents' Education Assistance
- New CH 35 applicants only
22-1995 Request for Change of Program or Place of Training
- Students under all chapters, except CH 31 and CH 35, who are transferring VA benefits to Ohio University as well as for current Ohio University student veterans who want to change their major.
22-5495 Request for Change of Program or Place of Training
Select the appropriate link to obtain the forms listed below:
Ohio University Veterans Educational Assistance File Card
- New student applicants
- Students transferring benefits to Ohio University
- Continuing students
Change of Address
- Veterans must notify the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Veterans Coordinator in the Office of the University Registrar of any address change. If you are currently receiving benefits or have received benefits in the last year, the WAVE system can be used to update your address with the Department of Veterans Affairs. All Ohio University students are responsible for updating their address.
Education Benefit Payment Rates
For payment information select Education Benefit Payment Rates.
Student Veterans-Responsibilities
The Department of Veterans Affairs and the Veterans Coordinator at Ohio University closely monitor each student veteran's enrollment status and academic program. The student's educational benefit is based upon the number of credit hours applicable to his/her academic degree program.
Student veterans at Ohio University have the following responsibilities:
Veterans are required to complete the Veterans Educational Assistance File Card at the beginning of each fall and summer quarter, or the quarter in which they begin receiving educational benefits.
Notify the Veterans Coordinator in the Office of the University Registrar, Chubb Hall 111 within 30 days of the following changes in your enrollment status.
- Terminate attendance
- Change credit hours
- Withdraw or stop attending a course
- Attend a course but receive an Incomplete (I) grade
- Change educational program
- Change address or phone number
Reminders: (If you have any questions contact the Veterans Coordinator in the Office of the University Registrar, Chubb Hall 111.)
- You must maintain satisfactory progress to retain benefits.
- You are prohibited from receiving educational benefits for auditing a course.
- You will not receive benefits for repeated courses, unless they are graduation requirements.
- You must be formally admitted as a degree-seeking student after completing two quarters.
- Register only for courses that are required for completion of your selected degree.
- Do not register in courses for which you have previously received a passing grade/credit (even if taken at another institution).
As a recipient of Educational Benefits:
- you are eligible for payment of remedial courses if placement test scores justify the need.
- any overpayments incurred are your responsibility and not the responsibility of the Office of the Registrar at Ohio University
Other Programs
Tutorial Assistance Program
Tutorial assistance is available if you are receiving VA education assistance at the half-time or more rate and have a deficiency in a subject making tutoring necessary. If you have questions on this program please contact the Department of Veterans Affairs at their toll-free number 1-888-442-4551.
Work Study Program
This program is available to any student receiving VA education benefits who is attending school three-quarter time or more. An individual working under this program may work at the school veterans' office, VA Regional Office, VA Medical Facilities, or at approved State employment offices. Work-study students are paid at either the state or Federal minimum wage, which ever is greater. If you have questions on this program contact the Department of Veterans Affairs at their toll-free number 1-888-442-4551.
Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office
Eligibility and payment questions should be directed to the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office at:
Department of Veterans Affairs
Regional Office
P.O. Box 4616
Buffalo, NY 14240-4616
1-888-GI-BILL-1 (1-888-442-4551)
website: www.gibill.va.gov/education/
Ohio University Veterans Coordinator
If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Veterans Coordinator in the Office of the University Registrar during normal office hours:
Maggie Thomas
Veterans Coordinator
Office of the University Registrar
Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: (740)-593-4186
Fax: (740)-593-0216
E-mail: veteransaffairs@ohio.edu
Myke Welch revised this page on May 22, 2007. Please e-mail comments or suggestions to registrar@ohio.edu
