Previously Received DVA Educational Benefits:
Students who have received DVA educational benefits (except Chapter 31 and 35 recipients) must complete the VA Form 22-1995 (Change of Place or Program). If a veteran's entitlement includes benefits for dependents, additional paperwork may be required. Chapter 35 recipients must complete VA Form 22-5495. Applicants for Chapter 31 must re-apply using a VA Form 22-1900 unless currently enrolled or transferring directly from another school. Activated Reservists should submit a change of program VA form 22-1995 with any available documents such as your Discharge from Military Service (DD Form 214) and copies of orders to active duty. Annotate "Chapter 1607" on all correspondence and documents. Visit the DVA web site for forms that can be downloaded or apply online at VONAPP. Remember to print, sign, and mail the VONAPP to the ALT RPO.
First Time Applicant for Benefits:
Chapters 30, 32, 34/30, 1606, 1607: Apply using VA Form 22-1990 online
at VONAPP. Applicants on active duty must have section II completed
by their Educational Services Officer and Commander. Reservists (Chapter 1606)
must submit a DD Form 2384 -- Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE). All others
should submit copies of their DD Form(s) 214 covering the entire period of
service. Although not required, it may speed the application process if the
DD Form 214 is certified by the county clerk or an authorized DVA representative
(located at the Pensacola DVA Outpatient Clinic). For Chapter 34/30, VA Form
21-686c must be completed if dependents are claimed.with copies of birth and
marriage certificates. Additional forms may be required for dependent parents
and/or dependent children over the age of 18 who are still attending school.
Any additional claim for kickers or contributions should be listed in the
remarks section of the application and supported by documentation. Activated
Reservists should submit an Application (VA Form 22-1990) and submit
any available documents such as Discharge from Military Service (DD Form 214)
and copies of orders to active duty. Annotate "Chapter 1607" on
all correspondence and documents. Remember to print, sign, and mail the VONAPP
to the ALT RPO.
Chapter 31: Apply directly to the DVA with a VA Form 28-1900
online at VONAPP. VA Form 21-686c must be completed if dependents are claimed
with copies of birth and marriage certificates. Additional forms may be required
for dependent parents and/or dependent children over the age of 18 who are
still attending school. Remember to print, sign, and mail the VONAPP and all
supporting documentation to the ALT RPO. The DVA screens applicants and, if
eligible, assigns a DVA Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist. If approved
a VA Form 28-1905 will be signed by the student's DVA Vocational Rehabilitation
Specialist and sent to the University to set up a students VA file. Students
receiving vocational rehabilitation benefits will get their tuition, fees,
books and supplies paid.
Chapter 35: Apply using a VA Form 22-5490. Visit the DVA web site for forms that can be downloaded or apply online at VONAPP. Remember to print, sign, and mail the VONAPP to the ALT RPO.
The information provided on these pages was accurate at the time of publication. Benefits, regulations, eligibility requirements, etc., are subject to change.
