The most current information may be found at http://www.gibill.va.gov/
HOW TO APPLY
Requirements for Filing Applicants must be admitted to a degree seeking program.
First Time Applicants Required Forms For Filing
All applicants may apply online using VONAPP (Veterans Online Application). Please retain a copy for your Adrian file. Hard copies of forms may be obtained at the Registrar's Office. Also an Authorization for VA Certification form, a signed Reporting 0.0 form, and if needed, a signed Academic Progress Plan will need to be provided to the VA Certifying Official in the Office of the Registrar.
Transfer Student
If you are transferring either to or from Adrian College and are already receiving your benefits; you need to fill out a Change of Program or Place of Training form, (22-1995 for Chapters 30, 1606 & REAP), (22-5495 for Chapter 35 recipients). You may obtain this form from the VA Certifying Official in the Office of the Registrar or downloaded from the above link. Submit this form to the school to which you are transferring your benefits.
If you are transferring to Adrian College an Authorization for VA Certification form, a signed Reporting 0.0 form, and if needed, a signed Academic Progress Plan will need to be provided to the VA Certifying Official in the Office of the Registrar.
Guest Student Certification
If you are a guest student requesting VA certification, your home/parent institution must complete and forward to the Registrar's Office a parent institution letter indicating that the courses you are taking at Adrian College will satisfy the degree requirements at that school. You will also need to complete an Authorization for VA Certification form, and a signed Reporting 0.0 form. If you are an Adrian College student requesting authorization to attend another institution please see the VA Certifying Official in the Office of the Registrar.
Filing Procedures
The Veterans Administration takes approximately 8 to 12 weeks to process your application. This means after your paperwork has been submitted from Adrian College, that you can expect a check for the current enrollment to arrive at the address VA has on file or if you have direct deposit 8 to 12 weeks later. Thereafter, checks will arrive at the beginning of each month for the previous month. Questions concerning payment after you have been certified should be directed to the Veterans Administration at 1-888-442-4551.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
The most current information may be found at http://www.gibill.va.gov/
Chapter 1606 (National Guards/Reserves Education Benefits)
You must have a six-year contract with the Guards or Reserves and have completed your basic training. Note: You must currently be in the Guards or Reserves to receive your education benefits. Chapter 1606.
Chapter 1607 (Reserve Educational Assistance Program [REAP])
The Secretaries of each military service, Department of Defense, and Department of Homeland Security (Coast Guard) determine the criteria for eligibility. The law requires DoD to give you written notification of eligibility for REAP. A member of a reserve component who serves on active duty on or after September 11, 2001 under title 10 U.S. Code for a contingency operation and who serves at least 90 consecutive days or more is eligible for Chapter 1607. National Guard members also are eligible if their active duty is under section 502(f), title 32 U.S.C. and they serve for 90 consecutive days when authorized by the President or Secretary of Defense for a national emergency and is supported by federal funds. Individuals are eligible as soon as they reach the 90-day point whether or not they are currently on active duty. DoD will fully identify contingency operations that qualify for benefits under Chapter 1607. Chapter 1607 (REAP).
Chapter 30 (Active Duty Education Benefits)
You must have completed a two or four year contract (or more) with any branch of the military services (If you are not sure if you qualify, please call the Veteran Services Office at 1-888-GIBILL-1). Chapter 30.
Chapter 35 (Dependent's Education Benefits)
To be eligible for Chapter 35 (Dependent Benefits) you must be the child or spouse of a Veteran who is either deceased or 100% disabled due to military related injuries. Chapter 35.
OTHER EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE
CHILDREN OF VETERANS TUITION GRANT
Billing is handled through The Office of Financial Aid at 517-265-5161, x4306. Contact the Children of Veterans Tuitions Grant Program, Office of Scholarships and Grants at the toll-free number 1-888-4-GRANTS (1-888-447-2687), e-mail osg@michigan.gov orhttp://www.michigan.gov/documents/FactSheetCVTG_150216_7.pdf
TUITION ASSISTANCE
Necessary forms can be obtained from your unit or Educational Service Officer.
TUTORIAL ASSISTANCE
Tutorial assistance is available if you are receiving educational benefits under Chapters 30, 31, 32, 35, 1606 and 1607. Tutorial assistance is a benefit paid in addition to the regular monthly educational assistance allowance. To qualify, you must require tutorial assistance in a subject matter that is part of, prerequisite to, or indispensable their current degree objective on at least a half-time basis.
CONTACT INFORMATION
The Adrian College Registrar's Office is located in the Stanton Administration Building. Office hours are 8:30 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.
Office of the Registrar
110 S. Madison St.
Adrian, MI 49221
Office Phone: 517-265-5161, x4313
Office Fax: 517-264-3864
Adrian College
VA Contact Information
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Regional Processing Office
400 South 18th Street
St. Louis MO 63103-9722
888-442-4551