Veteran educational benefits

We’re here to help you. If you’re a veteran or a dependent planning to use your VA entitlement to cover tuition expenses or to help with other costs as you attend school, we’ve created the following three step process to guide you in submitting the correct paperwork. We’re also happy to answer your questions about everything from claiming your entitlements to finding your regional Veterans Affairs office to disability services at the University.

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How to get started

In order for University of Phoenix to process VA entitlements, applications for eligibility must be submitted to the VA and some additional documentation may be required by your Enrollment Representative at University of Phoenix. To avoid unnecessary delays, please work closely with your University of Phoenix representative to ensure all the appropriate paperwork is complete.

The veterans shared responsibility letter opens in new window highlights your responsibility as a student and our responsibility as a university.

Please follow the three steps below to identify your entitlement, apply for benefits and submit paperwork to start your VA educational benefits with University of Phoenix.

1. Find out what chapter you use to claim entitlements

Visit the Department of Veterans Affairs website opens in new window for additional information on educational entitlements.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill opens in new window.

2. Apply for benefits at University of Phoenix

Apply for benefits opens in new window through the US Department of Veterans Affairs and access the following information:

  • Eligibility criteria for all chapters
  • Application
    Under “How do I apply”/”Find Your Education Benefits Form”, select “Applying for a new benefit” if you’re a brand new student and have never used this particular benefit before. If you are transferring from another institution using the same benefit or have not attended University of Phoenix in more than 1 year and now wish to return using the same benefit, click on “Updating my current education benefits.”
  • Application Submission page
    Once you submit your veteran benefits application online via Vets.gov, you can print or print screen the claim received page. This page will not show eligibility until determined by the Regional VA office but will show that an application was submitted, date, benefit applied for and applicant's name.

    Provide this page to your University representative to proceed with your enrollment process immediately, or once your application is processed by the VA, provide a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility (COE), Statement of Benefits on Vets.gov, or eBenefits benefit eligibility page.
  • What to expect after you apply/Estimated wait time for a decision
  • Log in to retrieve documentation of eligibility once established

3. Submit VA paperwork to your Enrollment Representative

Before submitting your application for veteran education benefits to the VA, please validate that you have the correct University of Phoenix campus address opens in new window on your VA application.

Please consult with your enrollment representative to learn which documentation is needed to use your benefits at University of Phoenix. Examples include:

  • Claim Received page

    Can be printed or screen shot at the end of the application for VA benefits. Used for all Chapters, excludes Chapter 31.

  • Certificate of Eligibility

    Mailed from VA after eligibility has been established. Used for all Chapters, excludes Chapter 31.

  • Award Letter

    Mailed from VA after eligibility has been established. Used for Chapter 35.

  • Statement of Benefits

    Can be printed from Vets.gov after eligibility has been established. Used for Chapter 33.

  • Authorizations/Purchase Orders (POs)

    Electronically generated by assigned case manager. Used for Chapter 31.

  • Education Enrollment Status form

    Can be printed from eBenefits.va.gov after eligibility has been established. Used for all Chapter 33 to include Transfer of Entitlement (TOE) and John David Fry Scholarship.

  • WAVE page – Verification of Benefits

    Can be printed from gibill.va.gov/wave after eligibility has been established. Used for Chapter 30, Chapter 1606.

Additional information

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