Federal VA Benefits

Applying for Benefits 

Education Benefits Programs offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs:​ 

• Chapter 30-Montgomery GI Bill^® (MGIB) and Active Duty MGIB 
• Chapter 31-Vocational Rehabilitation (Disabled Veterans) 
• Chapter 33-Post 9/11 GI Bill^® 
• Chapter 35-Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance Program 
• Chapter 1606-Montgomery GI Bill^® Selected Reserves (MGIB-SR) 
• Chapter 1607-Reserve Education Assistance Program (REAP) 

New Students - GI Bill^®, reserve, voc. rehab & dependents 

After student is admitted into TSU: 

1. Student completes the VA’s Application for Benefits;(VONAPP) ONLINE 
2. Student receives Certificate of Eligibility in the mail from the VA 
3. Student completes the TSU online Request for Certification on the veterans services page 
4. Student’s request is processed within 5-7 business days after: 
   • All required documentation has been received (Chapter 35 Vocational Rehabilitation counselors fax documents to TSU) 
   • Student has registered for classes 
   • Classes are verified as a part of degree plan 
5. Benefit payments for tuition and fees will be applied to the student’s account 

Transfer - GI Bill^®, reserve, voc. rehab & dependents 

After student is admitted into TSU: 

1. Student completes the request for change of program or place of training 22-1995 on VA’s Application for Benefits;(VONAPP) ONLINE 
2. Student receives new Certificate of Eligibility in the mail from the VA 
3. Student completes the online Request for Certification on the veteran's services page 
4. Student’s request is processed within 5-7 business days after: 
   • All required documentation has been received (Chapter 35 Vocational Rehabilitation counselors fax documents to TSU) 
   • Student has registered for classes 
   • Classes are verified as a part of degree plan 
5. Benefit payments for tuition and fees will be applied to the student’s account