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Veterans’ Benefits Certification FormPERSONAL INFORMATION
Student’s Name: University ID: Drexel Email: SSN: Street Address: Phone:
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Grade Level: Undergraduate Graduate College / Major: Credits you will be registered for: Fall Winter Spring Summer
VETERAN / MILITARY STATUS
Active Duty Veteran National Guard Reserve Dependent / Spouse of a Veteran Dependent / Spouse of Active Military Member
VA CHAPTER
CH 30 Montgomery GI Bill CH 31 Vocational Rehab CH 35 Department / Spouse CH 33 Post 9/11 CH 1606 Selected Reserves CH 1607 REAP
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
CH 35 - Please provide the SSN of the Veteran you are receiving benefits from: CH 33 - Please provide percentage of eligibility: CH 31 - Please provide VA counselor’s email:
SIGNATURE
By signing below, you are certifying that:• The credits you register for count towards the degree requirement of your program.• You discussed with the Office of Admissions at the time of your acceptance to Drexel University
the possibility that you may have credits from a prior institution that have been transferred to Drexel and will be applied towards your specific degree program requirements.
• You understand that upon exhaustion of you VA Benefits, you are solely responsible for paying any balance due to Drexel.
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 on the official U.S. government website at benefits.va.gov/gibill.
VETERAN CHECKLIST CH. 35
Greetings from the Office of Veteran Student Services!
Our goal is to create a truly military-friendly campus and online community through our welcoming and informative approach.
Our current military community includes:
Drexel Veterans Association
Drexel Veteran Alumni Network
Veteran Colleague Resource Group
Drexel Dependents
Please visit: Online.Drexel.Edu/Military
Contact us: 877.215.0009 | [email protected]
Survivors and Dependents (CH 35) Checklist
Who is Eligible?SPOUSES
• May begin to use benefits immediately
• Can use benefits while military member is on activeduty or after separation
• Are not eligible for the monthly housing allowancewhile military members are on active duty
• Can use benefits for up to 15 years after separationfrom active duty
CHILDREN AND DEPENDENTS
• Can only begin to use benefits after the militarymember has completed a minimum of 10 years ofservice
• Can use benefits while military member is on activeduty or after separation
• May be eligible for the monthly housing allowanceeven while military member is on active duty
• Are not subject to the 15-year rule, but must not usebenefits before turning 26 years old
• Must have secured secondary school diploma,equivalent certificate, or be at least 18 years old to usebenefits
Apply and receive your student ID number
• Be sure to be in touch with yourenrollment counselor to periodicallycheck on the status of your application
• Ensure that your military family discounthas been applied to your account
Send official transcripts and documents
Send official copies of your JST or CCAF
Complete forms through Vets.gov
• Click Educational Benefits
• Scroll down to drop-down menuand answer questions accordingly
• Once the Apply Now button appears,click it and continue
Complete FAFSA (fafsa.ed.gov)
Once accepted into the program:
As a military service member or veteran, Drexel waives the $100 matriculation fee
Send Certificate of Eligibility and V-Cert to Drexel’s certifying official. (Please contact your appointed Military Enrollment Counselor for certifying official’s information)
