In order for Chowan University to assist you with applying for and receiving your Veterans Benefits, you must complete the following steps:
New Applicants: Complete the form VA 22-1990, Application for Veteran’s Benefits, or apply online using vets.gov.
Transfer students: Complete the form VA 22-1995, Request for Change of Place of Training, or apply online using vets.gov.
Complete the Declaration of Intention to use VA Benefits form.
Within 2-3 weeks after applying, you will receive a letter from VA that your application is being processed.
Approximately 45-60 days (sometimes longer) after applying, you will receive 2 copies of the “Certificate of Eligibility”. One is for your records. The second copy needs to be sent to us for your VA file. This certificate is what we must use to certify your benefits. This will show us the amount of time you have under the benefit and the chapter for which you qualify.
In order to certify your benefits, the Veterans Affairs Office must have on your Annual Declaration of Benefits on file, and you must be registered for classes for the upcoming semester.
Register for classes. You will be contacted with the appropriate graduation workup based on your degree program. Once you declare a major, your workup may be updated. It is your responsibility to take the courses that meet your workup requirements.
REMEMBER the VA Processing Center can take up to 9-12 weeks to process your benefits. Start the process early.
While your benefits are being processed, you need to remember to do the following:
- Apply for admission to Chowan University.
- Turn in all academic transcripts from all schools attended.
- Apply for Financial Aid. You can receive aid and use your VA benefits. Please consult the Financial Aid Office if you have questions regarding the aid package.
- If you decide not to apply for Financial Aid, please consult with the Business Office to make payment arrangements on your account for any remaining tuition and/or fees after your VA benefits have been considered.
