Military Member Checklist

Military Members, in order to get your benefits applied by the Military and Post-Traditional Student Services:

If you have not applied for your benefit...

  • Go to https://www.va.gov 
  • Click on Education - Apply for education benefits
  • Scroll down and click on the green "Find your education benefits form"
  • Answer the questions, which should take you to the correct application
  • Once completed, make sure to print the Confirmation Page

If you have used the benefit in the past and need to transfer it to JSU...

  • Go to https://www.va.gov
  • Click on Education - Change your current education benefit
  • You will need to fill out a Request of Change of Program or Place of Training. We recommend you submit this form online to the VA
  • Once completed, make sure to print the Confirmation Page

Required Documents

The following documents must be uploaded on the JSU Military and Post-Traditional website:

  • Certificate of Eligibility - Scan and upload (You will receive this in the mail after you apply for your benefit)
  • Military Transcripts - These must be sent to JSU in order to use your benefit. 
  • For a Change of Major - you must complete a Change of Program form.

Additional Requirements

Chapter 1606 or Chapter 30 Benefits (Montgomery GI Bills)

WAVE
 (You must do this the last day of every month)

Online at https://www.gibill.va.go/wave/index.do 
or
Call (877) 823-2378

Chapter 33 (Post 9/11 GI Bill)

Monthly Enrollment Verification
(You must do this the last day of every month)

Call (888) 442-4551
to Enroll

ANGEAP

  • FAFSA must be completed.
  • ANGEAP application must be turned in no later than the first day of the semester
  • ANGEAP application must be fully completed and signed, writing must be legible, and application must be scanned and uploaded onto our link on our website. Otherwise, application will not be processed.