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How to Apply for VA Benefits
Complete an Admission Application
Start by completing an admission application to ASU-Newport.
Click here to access the degree-seeking admission application.
Complete an Application for VA Benefits
Apply with the Department of Veterans Affairs for VA benefits.
Click here to apply
.
Receive Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
The VA will determine your benefits and send you a Certificate of Eligibility (COE).
Register for Courses
Enroll in courses for the specific semester in which you wish to use your benefits.
Complete the ASU-Newport VA Enrollment Certification Request Form
After registering for courses, complete the ASU-Newport VA Enrollment Certification
Request Form.
Click here to access the form
.
Be sure to attach your Certificate of Eligibility to the form.
Note:
This form should be completed
after registration
; if done beforehand, it will be rejected.
Certification by ASUN School Certifying Officer
Once the completed form is received, the ASUN School Certifying Officer will certify
your enrollment with the VA.
VA Benefits Processing
The VA will work directly with you to provide the approved benefits.
Ways to Apply for Benefits
Online:
Applications for Veterans benefits can be completed online through the Department
of Veterans Affairs website at
benefits.va.gov/gibill
.
In-person:
Visit the Veterans Certifying Officials officeon the Newport Campus, 7648 Victory
Blvd, Newport, Arkansas.
Phone:
For automated telephone certification, call 1-877-823-2378. For address changes only,
call 1-877-838-2778.
Applicants under Chapter 30
Eligibility:
At least two (2) years active duty, three (3) years active duty, or two (2) years
active duty plus four (4) years Reserves.
Application Process:
New applicants: Complete VA form 22-1990 at
benefits.va.gov/gibill
.
Transfer students/changing majors: Complete VA form 22-1995.
Applicants under Chapter 33 (Post 9/11)
Eligibility:
Service members who served on active duty for at least 90 aggregate days after 9/10/01.
Application Process:
New applicants: Complete VA form 22-1990 at
benefits.va.gov/gibill
.
Transfer students/changing majors: Complete VA form 22-1995.
Applicants under Chapter 1606/1607 (Reserves)
Eligibility:
Chapter 1606:
Completion of initial active duty training and active reservist with a 6-year obligation.
Chapter 1607:
90 days or more active-duty support of contingency operation or full-time National
Guard duty responding to a national emergency.
Application Process:
New applicants: Complete VA form 22-1990 at
benefits.va.gov/gibill
.
Transfer students/changing majors: Complete VA form 22-1995.
Additional Benefit:
National Guard and Reservists are eligible for Federal Tuition Assistance administered
by the Department of Defense. Contact your unit Administrator or the Education Office
at Camp Robinson (Ft. Roots) in North Little Rock.
Applicants under Chapter 35 (Dependents)
Eligibility:
Veteran’s death or permanent and total disability as a result of a service-related
injury, as determined by the VA.
Application Process:
New applicants: Complete VA form 22-5490 at
benefits.va.gov/gibill
.
Transfer students/changing majors: Complete VA form 22-5495.
Additional Resources
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
For more information on educational assistance, visit the
GI Bill page of the VA website
.
Military OneSource
For more information on federal tuition assistance, visit the
Military OneSource website
.
National Council for Aging Care
For veteran benefit options, visit the
National Council for Aging Care website
.
Patriotlink
Access resources for veterans at
Patriotlink.org
.
Additional Information
Certificate of Eligibility:
All applicants for GI-Bill benefits must submit their Certificate of Eligibility
to the VA Certifying Official’s office. This letter states your benefit percentage
and eligibility period.
Fry Scholarship:
Available to surviving spouses of service members who died in the line of duty after
September 10, 2001. Contact the VA Certifying Official for more details.
Applying for TA Benefits
Tuition Assistance (TA):
TA is a Department of Defense (DoD) program. The VA does not administer Tuitin Assistance.
Contact the ASU-Newport Financial Aid Office for more information.
Return of Unearned Tuition Assistance:
If you withdraw or are dismissed from classes, ASUN will return any unearned Tuition
Assistance funds based on your last date of attendance (LDA). This process follows
ASUN's Return to Title IV policy.
Accreditation Information
For more information about ASUN's accreditation affiliations,
click here
.
Transfer Credit Evaluation Process
Military Transcripts:
Have your official military transcripts (JST, CCAF) sent to the ASUN Office of Admissions.
Credit Evaluation:
ASUN reviews military transcripts for academic credit and/or course waiver based
on the American Council on Education recommendations.
For more information about transferring to ASUN,
click here
.
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