VA Education Benefits and Application Process

Post-9/11 GI Bill® Chapter 33

• The Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides financial support for education and housing to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service after September 10, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. The Post 9/11 GI Bill® offers up to 36 months of education benefits. Click here for more information on the Post 9/11 GI Bill®.

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Application Process
To apply for the Post 9/11 GI Bill®, complete the following steps:    

1. Create a VA account through ID.me or Login.gov.

2. Log into your account and complete the appropriate application:

3. VA Form 22-1990 – If you are applying for VA benefits for the first time.

4. VA Form 22-1995 – If you have used your benefits at another institution and would like to transfer to Washington University of Science and Technology as your primary institution, or if it has been over a year since your last certification.

5. VA Form 22–1990E – If you are applying for a Transferred Education Benefit for the first time.

6. VA Form 22-1995E – If you have used your Transferred Education Benefit at another institution and would like to transfer to Washington University of Science and Technology as your primary institution, or if it has been over a year since your last certification. 

7. Once the application has been submitted, the VA will send you a Certificate of Eligibility. The Certificate of Eligibility is sent via postal mail services and could take up to 8 weeks for receipt.

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Using Your Post-9/11 GI Bill® Benefits at WUST

To begin using your Post 9/11 GI Bill® at Washington University of Science and Technology, please submit the following forms to [email protected]:

1. Certificate of Eligibility (COE)

• You may submit a copy of your Statement of Benefits if you do not have a Certificate of Eligibility (COE).

• Since the Post 9/11 GI Bill® has tiered percentages of eligibility based upon the length of service, if you are unable to submit a COE or Statement of Benefits, please submit the following to [email protected].

• Veterans – Copy of your DD214 showing your Character of Service.

• Active-duty service members – Submit a copy of your most recent end-of-month LES.

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Transferred Education Benefit

Using  transferred education benefits is a multi-step process.

 

Please ensure your sponsor has successfully transferred months of benefits through MilConnect. Get more information about transferring Post 9/1/ GI Bill® benefits.

 

Once benefits have been transferred, follow the instructions above to apply and use your TEB at Washington University of Science and Technology.

 

Yellow Ribbon Program

Washington University of Science and Technology is a proud participant of the Yellow Ribbon Program. The Yellow Ribbon Program aids in funding tuition and fees for students who are 100% covered by the Post 9/11 GI Bill® so long as a student has remaining entitlement available.

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Because Yellow Ribbon is a form of Washington University of Science and Technology institutional aid, it cannot be combined with any other Washington University of Science and Technology tuition assistance or discounts. Yellow Ribbon is not an extension of entitlement.

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Yellow Ribbon Program

To apply for the Montgomery GI Bill®, complete the following steps:

1. Create a VA account through ID.me or Login.gov.

2. Log into your account and complete the appropriate application:

3. VA Form 22-1990 – If you are applying for VA benefits for the first time.

4. VA Form 22-1995 – If you have used your benefits at another institution and would like to transfer to Washington University of Science and Technology as your primary institution, or if it has been over a year since your last certification.

5. Once the application has been submitted, the VA will send you a Certificate of Eligibility. The Certificate of Eligibility is sent via postal mail services and could take up to 8 weeks for receipt.

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Montgomery GI Bill® Chapter 30

• The Montgomery GI Bill® (MGIB) is available for those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. MGIB offers benefits to both active duty under Chapter 30 and reservists under Chapter 1606.  The MGIB offers up to 36 months of education benefits.

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Using Your Montgomery GI Bill® Benefits at WUST

To begin using your Montgomery GI Bill® at Washington University of Science and Technology, please submit the following forms to [email protected]:

Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
 

The Survivors’ & Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program Chapter 35

• The Survivors’ & Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program (DEA) provides assistance to dependents of military service members with a service-connected disability, are considered POW or MIA, or who suffered a service-connected death. The DEA program offers up to 45 months of education benefits. Click here for more information on DEA.

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Application Process

To apply for the Survivor’s & Dependents’ Educational Assistance program, complete the following steps:

Create a VA account through ID.me or Login.gov.
Log into your account and complete the appropriate application: 

• VA Form 22-5490 - If you are applying for VA Benefits for the first time.

• VA Form 22-5495 - If you have used your benefits at another institution and would like to transfer to Washington University of Science and Technology as your primary institution, or if it has been over a year since your last certification.

 

Once the application has been submitted, the VA will send you a Certificate of Eligibility. The Certificate of Eligibility is sent via postal mail services and could take up to 8 weeks for receipt. 

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Using Your DEA Benefits at WUST

To begin using your Survivors’ & Dependent’s Educational Assistance Program benefits at Washington University of Science and Technology, please submit the following forms to [email protected]:

Certificate of Eligibility (COE)

We will still process your DEA benefits if you have not received your COE. Please submit a copy once you have received the COE for our records.

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Students utilizing DEA at Regent University will be paid directly by the VA monthly.

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Veteran Readiness & Employment Program (VR&E) Chapter 31

• The Veteran Readiness & Employment Program (VR&E) assists veterans with service-connected disabilities in preparing for, finding, and maintaining suitable jobs. Entitlement for VR&E is calculated based on months of benefits used under other educational benefits. Click here for more information on VR&E.

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Application Process

To apply for Veteran Readiness & Employment Program, complete the following steps: 

1. Create a VA account through ID.me or Login.gov.
2. Log into your account and complete the online application:

VA Form 22-1900

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You may also complete this application by mail, in person at a VA regional office near you, or with the help of an accredited representative.

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Once the application has been submitted, the VA will assign you a VA counselor who you will work directly with to complete the process. If you are disapproved or disagree with the decision, you may submit a request for an appeal.

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Using Your VR&E Benefits at WUST

To begin using your Veteran Readiness & Employment benefits at Washington University of Science and Technology, your counselor must issue an authorization, also known as a purchase order through Tungsten using the information below:

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• Washington University of Science and Technology’s Tax ID

• Washington University of Science and Technology’s Facility Code

• Email: [email protected]

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The authorization must list the correct program and dates for which tuition and fees will be covered under VR&E. We will only invoice for tuition and fees directly associated with required courses taken at Washington University of Science and Technology for the dates authorized by your counselor.

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Academic Worksheet & Degree Plan

Before approving your degree program for VR&E funding, your counselor may request an academic worksheet and degree plan.

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Please submit all requests regarding academic worksheets and degree plans to [email protected].

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We encourage you to submit the request at least 30 days before the start of your intended term to allow ample time for review and to complete the request properly.