How to File for Benefits
See the Veterans Affairs Web site for detailed information on educational benefits.
All students receiving VA benefits must complete a 'Veterans Educational Benefits Request Form' each semester. This form must be submitted to the certifying official in the Registrar's office. In addition, first-time SU students must complete the following:
Chapter 33 (Post 9/11 G.I. Bill)
First Time Using Benefits
VA Form 22-1990
Certificate of Eligibility
Previously Used Benefits
VA Form 22-1995
Chapter 30 (Montgomery G.I. Bill - Active Duty)
First Time Using Benefits
VA Form 22-1990
DD Form 214 (copy)
Kicker Documentation
Cash Collection Voucher (if lump sum payment was made)
Previously Used Benefits
VA Form 22-1995
Chapter 1606 (Montgomery G.I. Bill - Selected Reserves)
First Time Using Benefits
VA Form 22-1990
DD Form 2384 (NOBE - Notice of Basic Eligibility)
Previously Used Benefits
VA Form 22-1995
Chapter 1607 (REAP - Reserve Educational Assistance Program)
First Time Using Benefits
VA Form 22-1990
Previously Used Benefits
VA Form 22-1995
Chapter 32 (VEAP - Veterans' Educational Assistance Program)
First Time Using Benefits
VA Form 22-1990
DD Form 214 (Copy)
Kicker Documentation
Cash Collection voucher (if lump sum payment was made)
Previously Used Benefits
VA Form 22-1995
Chapter 35 (Survivors' & Dependents' Educational Assistance)
First Time Using Benefits
VA Form 22-5490
Previously Used Benefits
VA Form 22-5495
Chapter 31 (Vocational Rehabilitation)
First Time Using Benefits
VA Form 21-526
DD Form 214
VA Form 28-1900
VA Form 22-1990
Previously Used Benefits
VA Form 22-1995