U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Information

Department of Veterans Affairs Application, Eligibility and Certification of Enrollment

Jacksonville University is approved for the education and training of eligible service members and veterans of the U.S. Armed forces, and eligible spouses and dependents, under current public laws. Students should contact the Regional Office well in advance of the date of the intended enrollment.

  • Departmental of Veterans Affairs

    VA Regional Office

    P.O. Box 8888

    Muskogee, OK 74402-8888

    Telephone 1.888.442.4551

Forms are available at the Department of Veterans Affairs website www.gibill.va.gov. Forms are also available at the JU Veterans Office, first floor of the Howard Administration. Post 9/11 GI Bill Active Duty and Veterans should file the Application for VA Education Benefits form (22-1990). Transfer of Entitlement recipients of the Post 9/11 GI Bill should file the Application for Family Member to use Transferred Benefits, VA form 22-1900e. Dependents should file the Application for Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance, VA form 22-5490. Veterans should file the Disabled Veteran’s Application for Vocational Rehabilitation, form 28-1900, to apply for vocational rehabilitation benefits. Students who have used their VA education benefits at another institution, must file the Request for Change of Program or Place of Training, VA form 22-1995, in order to receive benefits at JU. The Department of Veterans Affairs determines the eligibility, amount and duration of benefits. Enrollment certifications are done by JU School Certifying Officials according to the University rules and regulations. Certifications are continuous with enrollment.

University Standards of Progress for Department of Veterans Affairs Students

In order to remain eligible for benefits, students must maintain the same Academic Standards of Progress required of all JU students.

Re-entrance Policy for Department of Veterans Affairs Students

JU Education Abroad and Education Away Programs for Department of Veterans Affairs Students

In order for the Department of Veterans Affairs to pay additional fees specific to the Education Abroad program, the Education Abroad option must be required for graduation. The Department of Veterans Affairs will not pay costs related to travel, airfare, lodging and meals, or any third-party charges.