Students Eligible for the Montgomery G. I. Bill, Survivors’ and Dependent’s Assistance, and VA Vocational Rehabilitation
Contacts Regarding Veterans Educational Benefits
- MSU Beckley Campus,
MSU Martinsburg,
and All On-line and Independent Study (IS) programs
Jennifer Lamb
Veterans Coordinator
Mountain State University
P.O. Box 9003
Beckley, WV 25802
800.766.6067, ext. 1321 or
304.929.1321
Fax: 304.253.5072
jlamb@mountainstate.edu - MSU Orlando
Bryony Kowalewski
Student Services Coordinator
Mountain State University
101 Wymore Road, Suite 108
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
407.774.6200
Fax: 407.774.6277
bkowalewski@mountainstate.edu - MSU Center Township
Mark Ciccarelli
Campus Administrator
Mountain State University
3468 Brodhead Road, Suite A
Monaca, PA 15061
724.774.2400
Fax: 724.774.2541
mciccarelli@mountainstate.edu
Veterans Educational Programs (VEPs)
- Montgomery G.I. Bill – Chapter 30
- Selected Reserve – Chapter 1606
- Survivors’ and Dependents’ Program – Chapter 35
- Vocational Rehabilitation Program – Chapter 31
- New Benefit for Activated Reservists – Chapter 1607
The Veteran’s Administration (VA) website, www.gibill.va.gov offers descriptions and eligibility requirements for these programs. Additional questions about eligibility can be answered by contacting the VA at 1.888.442.4551.
First Time Applicants
Step 1: VA students applying for benefits for the first time must complete a VA application. Application forms are available online at www.vba.va.gov/pubs/educationforms.htm
Chapter 30 – form 22-1990
Chapter 1606 – form 22-1990
Chapter 1607 – procedures are in implementation stage
Chapter 35 – form 22-5490
Chapter 31 – you must apply through a counselor
(Call 1.800.827.1000 and ask for Voc Rehabilitation)
Please allow 8 to 10 weeks for the VA to process the application.
Step 2: Submit the application to the following VA Regional office:
If you are attending class at the MSU-Orlando campus -- send the application to:
VA Regional Office
P.O. Box 100022
Decatur, GA 30031-7022
All other locations (MSU-Center Township, MSU-Martinsburg and WV; including all on-line and independent study classes) -- send the application to:
VA Regional Office
P.O. Box 4616
Buffalo, NY 14240-4616
Please note: the office is based on the location of campus, not on the address of the student.
Step 3: Complete a MSU VA Enrollment Form each semester.
Please note: VA programs will pay only for courses that are required for your program of study. The VA will not pay for additional classes “fillers” that are not required for your program of study that you may take in order to be considered a full time student.
Transfer Applicants
If you have received VA benefits at another school and are transferring to MSU, please follow the steps below:
Step 1: Complete a Change of School/Change of Program Form and mail to your appropriate campus contact. This form is available at www.vba.va.gov/pubs/educationforms.htm
For Chapter 30/1606 – use form 22-1995
For Chapter 35 – use form 22-5495
For Chapter 31 – you must see your counselor
Step 2: Complete a MSU VA Enrollment Form each semester.
Please note: VA programs will pay only for courses that are required for your program of study. The VA will not pay for additional classes “fillers” that are not required for your program of study that you may take in order to be considered a full time student.
Current Students
Step 1: Complete a MSU VA Enrollment Form each semester.
Please note: VA programs will pay only for courses that are required for your program of study. The VA will not pay for additional classes “fillers” that are not required for your program of study that you may take in order to be considered a full time student.
Change of Major/Program of Study
The VA will only pay for classes that are required under the program of study (major) the VA currently shows in their database. If you decide to change your major, please follow the step below:
Step 1: Complete a Change of School/Change of Program Form and mail to your appropriate campus contact. This form is available at www.vba.va.gov/pubs/educationforms.htm
For Chapter 30/1606 – use form 22-1995
For Chapter 35 – use form 22-5495
For Chapter 31 – you must see your counselor
Dual majors require prior approval from the VA. Contact the appropriate campus contact to obtain the necessary paperwork.
VA students taking cohort or on-line classes may be required to be enrolled in more than 12 credit hours to be considered full time. The VA calculates full time based on the number of hours over the length of the semester. When a semester goes beyond 18 weeks, enrollment status may change. The VA Certifying Offical reports the beginning and ending dates for the semester and the number of hours enrolled. The VA Administration then calculates enrollment status of full time, ¾ time, etc.
VA students should report any changes in enrollment to the contact person on the appropriate campus within 7 days of registering for additional courses, dropping courses, or withdrawal. Failure to report this information can lead to overpayments. If an overpayment occurs, you will be required to refund the money to the VA.
VA students should also be aware that drops or withdraws from a class(es) might require repayment of funds awarded for that class(es). If there is a special circumstance involved in the drop/withdrawal, the student is responsible for contacting the VA Certifying Official so it can be reported to the VA. Examples would be: illness, accidents, deployment, and other situations beyond the student’s control.
If you are deployed, call your campus contact immediately.
General Information for Chapter 30 or Chapter 1606
VA students receiving benefits under Chapter 30 or Chapter 1606 must verify enrollment each month under a program called Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE). This can be done via the Internet (www.gibill.va.gov) or by calling 1.877.823.2378. Failure to verify each month will result in the VA holding the monthly benefit payment.
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