Educational Services
Registrants eligible for the Montgomery GI Bill or the Post 9-11 GI Bill, please follow these instructions:
Click here and follow published FHSU directions at the time of course registration. IMPORTANT: you will need your course identifier(s) for the new semester when you go to the site (i.e. PSY 670, Educational Psychology).
If you are strictly changing degree programs or institutions, and have previously received a VA Education benefit then use this form: VA Form 22-1995. In block 4A write/or type in one of the following:
This will take care of degree-seeking and non-degree seeking students alike!
If you are using the GI Bill for the first time, or are electing to transfer your benefits from Chapter 30 to Chapter 33 (Post 9/11 GI Bill – not recommended for JROTC instructors still eligible for old MGIB…speak with your RTG mentor as to why!) complete and sign your VA Form 22-1990.
“To apply for your VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE), please click on this link (https://www.vets.gov/education/apply/#modal) and follow the directions.”
“To review recent (August 2017) changes to Chapter 33, Post 911 “Forever” GI Bill, click this link: https://www.benefits.va.gov/GIBILL/ForeverGIBill.asp .”
Use the online system to both apply and provide your supporting documentation to the VA. This will allow the VA to email you your Certificate of Eligiblity for Chapter 33, the Post 9/11 GI Bill. Additionally, this will process Chapters 30 and 34 applications faster too.
In subsequent semesters/registrations at FHSU, strictly follow the guidance provided at the FHSU returning Veterans portion of this link: Click here
How do I apply for the Post 9/11 GI Bill, Chapter 33 educational benefits?
“To apply for your VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE), please click on this link (https://www.vets.gov/education/apply/#modal) and follow the directions.”
“To review recent (August 2017) changes to Chapter 33, Post 911 “Forever” GI Bill, click this link: https://www.benefits.va.gov/GIBILL/ForeverGIBill.asp .”
Additionally, each semester you must complete the FHSU Veteran’s class schedule online by Clicking here.
Again, first semester applicants at FHSU, you must submit a copy of your VA Certificate of Eligibility, showing your percentage of benefit, to the Financial Assistance Office Veterans Affairs POC, Ms. Robyn Brungardt . Email address: rjbrungardt3@fhsu.edu telephone number 785.628.4408, Fax: 785.628.4014.
The Department of Veterans Affairs estimates 30-60 days for the processing of initial applications.
Current Stipend Rates:
Chapter 30 full-time: $1928.00 per month, 3/4-time: $1446.00 per month
Chapter 33 On-line: $840.50 per month (all tuition paid) plus $41.53 per credit enrolled book money