Following are the steps you will need to take in order to apply for VA Educational Benefits. (For a printable to do list, please click here):
All students MUST fill out an Application for VA Education Benefits based on one of the following criteria:
Chapters 30/33/1606/1607: VA FORM 22-1990
Chapter 33 Transfer of Entitlement: VA FORM 22-1990E
Chapters 31 (Vocational Rehab): Contact the Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist at the Wichita VA Regional Office
Chapters 35 (Survivors and Dependents): VA FORM 22-5490
Become fully admitted to a degree-bound program at Wichita State University. For questions about applying for admission to an undergraduate program, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at (316) 978-3085. For graduate programs, please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at (316) 978-3095.
If you are currently considered a Non-Kansas Resident at WSU, but are current Military, Military Spouse/Dependent, or are a Veteran or Spouse/Dependent of a Veteran who separated from active duty within the past three (3) years, please see the WSU Registrar’s Office in Jardine Hall Room 102 about the Application for Kansas Resident Classification for Current Military Personnel/Spouse/Dependents and Eligible Veterans/Spouse/Dependents.
Once you have received notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs that you have been approved to use VA Education Benefits, submit the following items to the WSU VA Education Benefits Office: