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Veterans' Affairs Education Benefits

Academy of Art University is authorized by the Department of Veterans Affairs to certify students enrolled in our degree programs for benefits under Chapter 33 (Post 9/11 G.I. Bill-Active Duty and Yellow Ribbon), Chapter 30 (Montgomery G.I. Bill – Active Duty), Chapter 31 (Vocational Rehabilitation), Chapter 35 (Veteran's Spouses or Dependents), Chapter 1606 (Selected Reserve), and Chapter 1607 (Reserve Educational Assistance Program). Eligibility and chapter is determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs (888.442.4551).

How to activate benefits at Academy of Art University:

1. Apply for admission to Academy of Art University online or call 800.544.2787.
2. Verify eligibility and Chapter by visiting VA Educational Benefits Website and/or calling the Veteran Educational Benefit Office at 888.442.4551.
   • The Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)
     • Yellow Ribbon Program (Spring and Summer)
     • Transfer Benefits to Dependents
     • Marine GYSGT John David Fry Scholarship
     • Advance Pay Q&A
   • Montgomery GI Bill
     • Active Duty (MGIB-AD) (Chapter 30)
     • Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) (Chapter 1606)
   • Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP) (Chapter 1607)
   • Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program (DEA) (Chapter 35)
3. *** 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.***
4. Complete an application for VA Education Benefits:
   • First time using benefits:
     • CH 30 / CH1606 / CH 1607 – VA Form 22-1990
     • CH 33 / Yellow Ribbon – gibill.va.gov
     • CH 35 – VA Form 22-5490
   • Used benefits at another institution:
     • CH 30 / CH 33 / CH1606 / CH 1607 – VA Form 22-1995
     • CH 35 – VA Form 22-5495
5. Provide a copy of VA Form DD-214 if you are a veteran.
6. Provide official transcripts from previous college(s) attended.
7. Submit a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility to the Financial Aid Office via fax (415.618.6273) or email (FinancialAid@academyart.edu). Be sure to indicate which semester you would like our office to activate your benefits.

Tuition Assistance (TA)

California Veterans Benefits
Applies to State of California Community Colleges, California State Universities or University of California campuses. The Academy of Art University is a private institution therefore you can not apply your California Veterans Benefits to AAU.

MyCAA
Spouses of DoD Active Duty members and federally activated members of the National Guard and Reserve Components are eligible. Eligible spouses can establish a MyCAA Account by visiting the MyCAA Website

Vocational Rehabilitation (Chapter 31)
Eligibility is determined by your local Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. If eligible, please submit your VA Form 28-1905 to the Financial Aid Office via fax (415.618.6273) or email (FinancialAid@academyart.edu).

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 888.442.4551 for payment information.

Chapter 30, 1606, 1607, and 35 payments are sent directly to students on a monthly basis. Payments are sent after the month. For example, benefits for February will be received in March and benefits for March will be received in April.

There are three types of payments for Chapter 33: tuition and fees, housing, and books and supplies. Tuition and fees are sent directly to the school. Payment rates are based on the student’s eligibility. Housing and books and supplies payments are sent directly to the student. Not all students qualify for housing and or books and supplies payments. For payments qualification, please contact VA at 888.442.4551.

Students are responsible for tuition and fees at the Academy of Art University while VA processes payments.

Your payment rates are also based on your enrollment status.

Undergraduate

Graduate

Direct Deposit
Direct deposit is available for MGIB-Active Duty, Selected Reserve and REAP benefits. You can contact the direct deposit center at 877.838.2778 or speak with an Education Case Manager at 888.GIBILL1 (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 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.

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