Veterans Affairs

Prior Service Members & Current Active Duty Personnel

Prior service members honorably discharged and having served at least 24 months and current Active Duty personnel.                        

First time applicants: must complete VA Form 22-1990 (Application for VA Education Benefits). This is typically done online using the Education Benefits Application. Veterans must also provide a copy of the “Member-4” page of the DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Active Duty personnel must have an Education Services Officer from their unit complete Part II of the VA Form 22-1990.

After the application is processed by the VA, students will receive a “Certificate of Eligibility” (COE) from VA outlining the details of their VA Education Benefits. All students must also bring or send a copy of their “Certificate of Eligibility” to the LSUE VA Office.

Transfer students, or LSU Eunice students who have changed their degree plan after already receiving benefits under Chapter 30, must complete the VA form 22-1995 (Request for Change of Program or Place of Training).  Click here for a list of approved programs at LSU Eunice.

Chapter 30 students are required to verify their enrollment on or after the last day of each benefit month by calling the VA at 1-877-823-2378 or by accessing the VA  W.A.V.E. website. Students will be prompted by the automated system to provide their VA file numbers (SSN) and passwords (first time password is the last 6 digits of your SSN).

All VA students must also bring or send the following documents to the VA Office at the beginning of each semester:

• A copy of your Course and Fee Statement

• Completed degree audit

  or

  completed VA student advisor sheet if in Pathways to Success

• Current, Completed Request for Certification

This must be done each semester, as soon as schedules are final and have been approved by their advisors. The VA office at LSU Eunice cannot certify students to receive payments from the VA until all of the above documentation has been received.

Veterans may be eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment benefits if they have a service-connected disability or disabilities rated by the VA at 10 percent or greater. For more information, go to VA Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Service website or call the VA at 1-800-827-1000 and request an application (VA Form 28-1905). If you are authorized for Vocational Rehabilitation, the VA will notify LSU Eunice. Although tuition and fees are paid in full, students are responsible for submitting fee bills, prior to the payment deadline.

Transfer students, or LSU Eunice students who have changed their degree plan after already receiving benefits under Chapter 31, must complete the VA form 22-1995 (Request for Change of Program or Place of Training).  Click here for a list of approved programs at LSU Eunice.

All VA students must also bring or send the following documents to the VA Office at the beginning of each semester:

• A copy of your Course and Fee Statement
• Completed degree audit
  or
  completed VA student advisor sheet if in Pathways to Success
• Current, Completed Request for Certification

This must be done each semester, as soon as schedules are final and have been approved by their advisors. The VA office at LSU Eunice cannot certify students to receive payments from the VA until all of the above documentation has been received.

Post 9/11, G.I. Bill

An educational benefits program for students who served on active duty for at least 90 days on or after September 11, 2001, or individuals who were discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days of service.  The transferability option under the Post-9/11 GI Bill allows service members to transfer unused benefits to their spouses or dependent children. 

First time applicants: must complete VA Form 22-1990 (Application for VA Education Benefits). This is typically done online using the Education Benefits Application. Veterans must also provide a copy of the “Member-4” page of the DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Active Duty personnel must have an Education Services Officer from their unit complete Part II of the VA Form 22-1990.

After the application is processed by the VA, students will receive a “Certificate of Eligibility” (COE) from VA outlining the details of their VA Education Benefits. All students must also bring or send a copy of their “Certificate of Eligibility” to the VA Office.

Transfer students, or LSU Eunice students who have changed their degree plan after already receiving benefits under Chapter 33, must complete the VA form 22-1995 (Request for Change of Program or Place of Training).  Click here for a list of approved programs at LSU Eunice.

Transfer of Benefits to Dependents Service members may request a transfer of their Post-9/11 benefits using the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) website. After leaving the armed forces, transferors may initiate the process by submitting a written request to VA. Once the transfer is approved, the family member must apply for the benefit with the Department of Veterans Affairs by completing VA Form 22-5490. Transfer students, or LSU Eunice students who have changed their degree plan after already receiving benefits under Chapter 33, must complete the VA form 22-5495 (Request for Change of Program or Place of Training). These forms may all be completed online usingthe Education Benefits Application.

All VA students must also bring or send the following documents to the VA Office at the beginning of each semester:

• A copy of your Course and Fee Statement
• Completed degree audit
  or
  completed VA student advisor sheet if in Pathways to Success
• Current, Completed Request for Certification

This must be done each semester, as soon as schedules are final and have been approved by their advisors. The VA office at LSU Eunice cannot certify students to receive payments from the VA until all of the above documentation has been received. GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).  GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance

First-time applicants: need to complete VA Form 22-5490 (Dependents’ Application for VA Benefits).  This is typically done online using the Education Benefits Application.  Dependents or spouses of 100 percent VA-rated disabled or deceased veterans must provide a copy of their birth certificates or marriage licenses when applying to facilitate processing by the VA. The copy of the birth certificate or marriage license can be dropped off or mailed to the LSUE VA Office.

After the application is processed by the VA, students will receive a “Certificate of Eligibility” (COE) from VA outlining the details of their VA Education Benefits. All students must also bring or send a copy of their “Certificate of Eligibility” to the VA Office.

Transfer students, or LSU Eunice students who have changed their degree plan after already receiving benefits under Chapter 35, must complete the VA form 22-5495 (Request for Change of Program or Place of Training). Click here for a list of approved programs at LSU Eunice.

All VA students must also bring or send the following documents to the VA Office at the beginning of each semester:

• A copy of your Course and Fee Statement
• Completed degree audit
  or
  completed VA student advisor sheet if in Pathways to Success
• Current, Completed Request for Certification

This must be done each semester, as soon as schedules are final and have been approved by their advisors. The VA office at LSU Eunice cannot certify students to receive payments from the VA until all of the above documentation has been received.

 

Current Reservists, National Guard, & U.S. Coast Guard Members

Current Reservists, National Guard, and U.S. Coast Guard members who have completed high school and basic training, and are in good standing with their current units.

First time applicants: must complete VA Form 22-1990 (Application for VA Education Benefits). This is typically done online using the Education Benefits Application.  Students must also provide a copy of the DD Form-2384 (Notice of Basic Eligibility), which is given to them by an Education Services Officer from their unit. The copy of the DD-2384 must be dropped off or mailed to the VA Office.

After the application is processed by the VA, students will receive a “Certificate of Eligibility” (COE) from VA outlining the details of their VA Education Benefits. All students must also bring or send a copy of their “Certificate of Eligibility” to the VA Office.

Some Chapter 1606 applicants are eligible for the “Selective Reserves Kicker” that can increase their monthly rate.  If applicants are eligible for the “kicker,” they need to provide a copy of the contract.

Transfer students, or LSU Eunice students who have changed their degree plan after already receiving benefits under Chapter 1606, must complete the VA form 22-1995 (Request for Change of Program or Place of Training). Click here for a list of approved programs at LSU Eunice.

Chapter 1606 students are required to verify their enrollment on or after the last day of each benefit month by calling the VA at 1-877-823-2378 or by accessing the VA  W.A.V.E. website. Students will be prompted by the automated system to provide their VA file numbers (SSN) and passwords (first time password is the last 6 digits of your SSN).

All VA students must also bring or send the following documents to the VA Office at the beginning of each semester:

• A copy of your Course and Fee Statement
• Completed degree audit
  or
  completed VA student advisor sheet if in Pathways to Success
• Current, Completed Request for Certification

This must be done each semester, as soon as schedules are final and have been approved by their advisors. The VA office at LSU Eunice cannot certify students to receive payments from the VA until all of the above documentation has been received.