All-Volunteer Force Education Assistance Program
Application Instructions
Eligibility:
| 1. | You have never used your GI Bill® Benefits before. |
| 2. |
Enlisted or entered Active Duty for the first time on or after July 1, 1985. You must possess an Honorable Discharge. |
Prior to completing the necessary forms for Chapter 30 benefits, you may want to determine your eligibility by calling 1-888-GIBill-1 (1-888-442-4551). This number is also a great source of additional assistance in reference to benefit amounts and processing times. For additional inquiries, you may want to view the following website: www.gibill.va.gov.
Next, you may complete the following forms with Florida Atlantic University:
| 1. | Complete the VA Certification Request Form. |
| 2. | Apply online or Complete Form 22-1990 – Application For Education Benefits. |
| 3. | Provide a copy of the DD214 - Member 4 (Honorable |
| Discharge). | |
| 4. | Complete the Chapter 30 - Entitlement Form. |
| 5. | Prior Education and Training Verification Form . |
Monthly Certification:
Certification of Attendance MUST be verified monthly to receive payments. Verification can be done one of two ways:
| 1. |
Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE): www.gibill.va.gov/wave/ |
| 2. |
Automated Telephone System (IVR): 1.877.823.2378 (follow the prompts) |
Important: Incomplete paperwork will cause a delay in processing times as well as receiving your benefits. Please submit forms to the following location:
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Jason Morgenthal, Financial Aid & Veterans Specialist |
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Veterans' Affairs Office |
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Florida Atlantic University |
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777 Glades Road |
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Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991 |