1. Apply for admission and be accepted.

2. Submit all transcripts, including military transcript, to the Office
of Admission.

3. Meet with an academic advisor to declare a major and enroll in classes.

4. Submit required documents to the St. Edward’s University VA Coordinator.
(See benefits and documents needed checklist)

5. If necessary, apply for financial assistance.
(VA Coordinator can assist you with this)

6. Once all required documents are received in the St. Edward’s University VA Coordinator’s office, your enrollment will be transmitted to the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA).

7. Book stipend (paid to student) and tuition (paid to St. Edward’s University) are generally disbursed at the same time, approximately 3 to 4 weeks after submission of your enrollment to the DVA.

8. BAH is paid directly to the student and typically is paid on the first of each full month of attendance. All payments are controlled by DVA and not by St. Edward’s University.

Chapter 1606/1607 – Reserve/Guard

•  Member 4 copy DD 214 and/or DD-2384 (NOBE)
•  Documentation of Kicker and/or college fund
• Certificate of Eligibility
• Copy of degree plan

Chapter 35 – Dependent

• Spouse/parent must be deceased or 100% disabled
• Copy of marriage/birth certificate
• Certificate of Eligibility
• Copy of degree plan

Chapter 33 – Post 9/11

• Member 4 copy DD 214
• Certificate of Eligibility
• Copy of degree plan

Chapter 30 – MGIB

• Member 4 copy DD 214
• Certificate of Eligibility
• Documentation of Kicker and/or college fund
• Copy of degree plan

 Chapter 31 – Vocational Rehabilitation

• 1905 (from your Vocation Rehabilitation Counselor)
• Copy of degree plan
• Fry Scholarship
• Certificate of Eligibility
• Copy of degree plan

Change of School (if you have used benefits before)

• VA Form 22-1995 (Veteran)
• VA Form 22-5495 (Dependent)

All forms are available in the Office of Student Financial Services

Hazlewood

As a private university, St. Edward’s is unable to participate in the Hazlewood Program.