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How to use your GI Bill® Benefits at WSU Tech

  1. Apply to utilize GI Bill® benefits at va.gov or apply to change your school
  2. Have previous college transcripts including military transcripts sent to WSU Tech’s Registrar Office at 4004 N Webb Rd | Wichita, KS 67226
  3. Meet with an advisor to enroll in classes. Complete a GI Bill® Certification Request. This form must be completed each semester you attend and wish to utilize your GI Bill® benefits.
  4. Turn in a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility or Statement of Benefits (obtainable from va.gov)

For questions concerning education benefit payments please contact the GI Bill® Hotline at 1-888-442-4551 available Monday-Friday between 7 AM – 6 PM CST.

You may use the GI Bill® Comparison Tool to compare education benefits and programs. 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 website at http://benefits.va.gov/gibill/index.asp

More questions? Please contact one of our School Certifying Officials:

Charis Stanley
Charis StanleySpecialist, Financial Aid and Veteran’s Services - VA Certifying Official
Schedule Appointment
cstanley@wsutech.edu
316.677.1872 (City Center)
Steve Enriquez
Steve EnriquezAssociate Director, Financial Aid - VA Certifying Official
senriquez1@wsutech.edu
316.677.1333 (South)

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides financial support for education and housing to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service after September 10, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. You must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill®.

These benefits may be transferred to a service member’s dependents and/or spouse. This must be done prior to separation via  https://milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect/.

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The MGIB® program provides up to 36 months of education benefits. This benefit may be used for degree and certificate programs, flight training, apprenticeship/on-the-job training, and correspondence courses. Remedial, deficiency and refresher courses may be approved under certain circumstances. Generally, benefits are payable for 10 years following your release from active duty.

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The MGIB-SR® program may be available to you if you are a member of the Selected Reserve. The Selected Reserve includes the Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve and Coast Guard Reserve, and the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard. Eligibility for this program is determined by the Selected Reserve components. VA makes the payments for this program.

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VEAP is available if you elected to make contributions from your military pay to participate in this education benefit program. Your contributions are matched on a $2 for $1 basis by the Government. Benefit entitlement is 1 to 36 months depending on the number of monthly contributions. You have 10 years from your release from active duty to use VEAP benefits. If there is entitlement not used after the 10-year period, your portion remaining in the fund will be automatically refunded.

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Dependents’ Educational Assistance provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of certain veterans. The program offers up to 45 months of education benefits. These benefits may be used for degree and certificate programs, apprenticeship, and on-the-job training. If you are a spouse, you may take a correspondence course. Remedial, deficiency, and refresher courses may be approved under certain circumstances.

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Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (VR&E) provides services to veterans with service-connected disabilities.  Veterans are assigned a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor assigned to the school they are attending.  Each school works with the counselor for needed items for approved VR&E veterans.

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My Career Advancement Account Scholarship is a workforce development program for eligible military spouses. This provides up to $4,000 in the pursuit of a license, certification, or associate’s degree for occupation.

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Please refer to your specific branch of service’s Education Officer to apply for TA.

Department of Defense Memorandum of Understanding

Please be aware that scholarships and other funding may impact your Post 9/11 GI Bill. If you have concerns or questions please contact one of our School Certifying Officials.

2023-2024 GI Bill® Certification Request
2022-2023 GI Bill® Certification Request

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WSU Tech Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve

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Association of Veterans Education Certifying Officials

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Accreditation

WSU Tech is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

The Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 • Chicago, IL 60604
https://www.hlcommission.org/ • 800.621.7440

Students interested in select programs are eligible to apply for federal financial aid.