Obtaining your Benefits 

Now that you've been admitted to the university, you have the opportunity to receive your military benefits that will go toward your education. Check out the forms below in order to get started!

• Applying for Non-Chapter 33 Veteran Educational Benefits
• Applying for Post-9/11 G.I. Bill (Chapter 33) Veteran Educational Benefits
• Required Documents for 1st-Time VA Benefits Users
• Orientation Presentation
  

Quick clicks for continuing students drawing benefits

• Annual Declaration of VA Benefits Use
• Applying for Yellow Ribbon Program Benefits
• Flex Class Grades
• Non-Required Course Form

Helpful links to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

• Check the status of your VA benefit claim or appeal or to obtain a copy of your DD214 at www.ebenefits.va.gov

• Post-9/11 G.I. Bill information is available at www.gibill.va.gov

• Hot topics and the latest news is available at www.va.gov

Verifying Monthly Enrollment

After you have been certified for benefits, you must verify your monthly enrollment (selected chapters) to continue those benefits. Review the details describing how this can be done through either the VA's online WAVE system or by telephone.

Avoiding Overpayment of VA Educational Benefits

Overpayment of educational benefits occurs when you receive an incorrect benefit payment that is more than what you are entitled to receive. Such overpayment will have serious consequenses for your current and future VA benefits.  Details are available here.

Direct Deposit of VA Funds

The Veterans Administration now offers direct deposit to students receiving benefits under several chapters. Details are available here.

"The Ohio G.I. Promise" and Ohio Residency For-Tuition-Purposes

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Services, their spouses, and dependents may qualify for immediate classification as Ohio residents for tuition purposes.  Review the Ohio G.I. Promise eligibility criteria and, if appropriate, submit an application.