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Veterans' Affairs Education Benefits
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How to apply for benefits:
1. Apply for Admission to the
Academy of Art University online or call 800-544-2787.
2. Verify eligibility and Chapter by visiting
VA Educational Benefits Website and/or calling Veteran
Educational Benefit Office at 1-888-442-4551.
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Chapter 30: Montgomery G.I. Bill – Active Duty
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Chapter 35: Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA)
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Chapter 1606: Montgomery G.I. Bill – Selected Reserve
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Chapter 1607: Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP)
*** If you do not meet any of the above Chapters, but feel that you are eligible for VA
benefits, please contact the VA for other available chapters.
3. Complete an application for VA Education Benefits:
First time using benefits:
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CH30 / CH1606 / CH 1607 –
VA Form 22-1990
- CH
35 –
VA Form 22-5490
Used benefits before:
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CH30 / CH1606 / CH 1607 –
VA Form 22-1995
- CH
35 –
VA Form 22-5495
4. Provide a copy of VA Form DD-214 if you are a veteran.
5. Provide official transcripts from previous college attended.
Payments
Make sure that you register for your courses on time to ensure prompt certification of your
enrollment. Information about qualifying pay rate and payment dates is available only through
direct contact between the student and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Visit
http://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/rates.htm
or call 1-888-442-4551 for payment information.
Please note that payments are sent directly to you. Direct deposit is available for MGIB-
Active Duty, Selected Reserve and REAP benefits. You can contact the direct deposit center at
1-877-838-2778 or speak with an Education Case Manager at 1-888-GIBILL1 (1-888-442-4551). You
can also visit the WAVE application to sign up for direct deposit using the direct deposit
form. The WAVE application is available at https://www.gibill.va.gov/wave. Direct Deposit is
not available for the Dependents & Survivors Educational Benefits-DEA (CH35) and VEAP.
Your payment rates are based on your enrollment status.
UNDERGRADUATE
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Status
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Fall & Spring
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Summer
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Full-time
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12 units
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6 units
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3/4 time
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9 units
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N/A
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1/2 time
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6 units
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3 units
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1/4 time
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3 units
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N/A
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GRADUATE
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Status
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Fall & Spring
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Summer
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Full-time
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9 units
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6 units
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3/4 time
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6 units
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N/A
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1/2 time
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3 units
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3 units
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Direct Deposit
Direct deposit is available for MGIB- Active Duty, Selected Reserve and REAP benefits.
You can contact the direct deposit center at 1-877-838-2778 or speak with an Education Case Manager
at 1-888-GIBILL1 (1-888-442-4551). You can also visit the WAVE application to sign up for
direct deposit using the direct deposit form. The WAVE application is available at
https://www.gibill.va.gov/wave. Direct Deposit is not
available for the Dependents & Survivors Educational Benefits-DEA (CH35) and VEAP.
Entitlement to Benefits
This school certifies your enrollment status, programs and academic progress. All
questions concerning payment are to be referred to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs at
1-888-442-4551 or by sending an electronic inquiry by going to
www.gibill.va.gov. Click on
Questions and Answers, and then click on
Ask a Question
and Find an Answer. You are required to create an account.
Certifying Officials
The Certifying Official for the Academy of Art University is responsible for the accurate and
prompt certification of enrollments and changes in enrollment of eligible students to the VA. The
certifying official is an employee of the Academy of Art University, not the VA. The
certifying official cannot determine eligibility for VA Educational Benefits.
Resources and Helpful Numbers
Direct Deposit
1-877-838-2778
Education Benefits Website
http://www.gibill.va.gov
For non-education related VA information and
questions
1-800-827-1000
Muskogee Regional Processing Office Website
http://www.gibill.va.gov/muskogee/
PO Box 8888
Muskogee, OK 74402-8888
VA Education Forms
http://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/education_forms.htm
Veterans ON-Line Application (VONAPP) Website
http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp
Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE)
http://www.gibill.va.gov/wave/default.cfm
VA Certifying Official for the Academy of Art University
Ngan Le
79 New Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: 415-618-6358
Fax: 415-618-6273
Email: NLe@AcademyArt.edu
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