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How do I access and use my Veteran's benefits?

1. ÌýContact ºÚÁÏÉçÇø'sÌýMilitary andÌýVeteranÌýAffairs officeÌý(MVA).

• Set up an appointment to obtain information about Military and Veterans education Benefits eligibility.
• Hours vary based on semester and campus.ÌýView MVAÌýhours and contact information.

2. ÌýApply for GI Bill® benefits.

• Apply online on the
  • ” Complete the VA form 22-1990 online
  • ” Complete the VA form 22-1990 online
  • ” Complete the VA Form 22-1990E online
  • ” Complete the VA form 22-1990 online
  • ” Complete the VA Form 22-5490
  • ” Complete the VA Form 22-5490
  • ) - Review the VA's VR&E website and e-mail Ms. Elizabeth (Liz) Masonis (ºÚÁÏÉçÇø's VetSuccess Counselor on Campus (VSOC)) to discuss next steps and eligibility.Ìý
• Review all instructions carefully and upload appropriate documents as needed

3.Ìý Take a Screenshot OR Print out the submitted application.

• Bring these to your ºÚÁÏÉçÇø MVA briefing appointment or a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility (COE).

4. ÌýMeet with your academic advisor. Register for classes.

5. ÌýSubmit the Veterans Benefits Request form (Yellow Sheet) onÌýmyºÚÁÏÉçÇø.

• You need to submit a Yellow Sheet every semester. You must also submit a Veterans Benefits Request Form (Yellow Sheet) when you add or change classes.
• You can find Yellow Sheet submission instructions on our ºÚÁÏÉçÇø MVA Veterans Benefits Request Form (Yellow Sheet) page or watch our .Ìý

6.Ìý Submit for Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA) (for Active Duty, National Guard or Reserves only)

• FTA is for Army/Air National Guard and All Reserve forces.
• Apply for FTA each semester through your unit of assignment.
• Submit your approved paperwork to ºÚÁÏÉçÇø's MVA team (e-mail us) the approval document).
• ºÚÁÏÉçÇø will bill for the tuition with your approved FTA documentation.Ìý
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7.Ìý Submit for Educational Assistance Program (EAP)

• EAP benefits areÌýfor Pennsylvania (PA) Army/Air National Guard forces.
• Apply for EAP benefits through each year.
• Contact ºÚÁÏÉçÇø's MVA every semester to confirm EAP status.
• ÌýWhen you submit your Yellow Sheet the MVA team will place a financial hold on your account.

8. Submit for Military Family Education Program (MFEP) benefits

• MFEP benefits are for eligible family members of PA Army/Air National Guard forces.
• Apply for MFEP benefits through each year.Ìý
• Contact ºÚÁÏÉçÇø's MVA every semester to confirm your MFEP status.
• When you submit your Yellow Sheet (Veterans Benefits Request Form), the MVA team will place a financial hold on your account.

9. Submit General Education Mobile Program (GEM) benefits

• GEM benefits are for eligible service members of the Air or Space Forces
• More information can be obtained on ºÚÁÏÉçÇø's GEM dashboardÌýor on
• If you are planning to use GEM, please contact ºÚÁÏÉçÇø's MVA office to discuss additional details.ÌýÌý

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Checklist for Veterans

Download aÌýprinter-friendly version of this checklistÌý(pdf).

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GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at .

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