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TSU VA Education Benefits – Military & Dependent Eligibility

Military members and dependents seeking VA education benefits at Texas Southern University must complete the VONAPP application on , provide a DD214 or N.O.B.E., and attach required documents like class schedules and certification forms. Continuing students must renew their benefits each semester. Failure to submit all documents may delay payments. For assistance, contact Ms. Carolyn Lane, TSU VA Program Coordinator.

If you were in the military (CH. 30, 31, 32, 33, 1606, 1607)

  1. DD214 or N.O.B.E. (Notice Of Basic Eligibility) and VA certificate of eligibility.
  2. Go to VA’s website: www.gibill.va.gov if this is your first time using your G.I. Bill benefits, complete VONAPP and print out the Application for Educational Benefits form 22-1990.
  3. If benefits were received at another college or university, (disregard #2) and go to VA’s website: www.gibill.va.gov and complete VONAPP form 22-1995 (Change of Program Form).
  4. Attach a copy of your student detail classes schedule with account summary by term printed out from the web, or from Bursars Office.
  5. Complete semester VA benefit form.
  6. Submit items at the counter or to the VA Counselor.

If YOU are a DEPENDENT of someone who was in the military (Ch 33 TOE or 35)

  1. Go to VA’s website: www.gibill.va.gov and compete the VONAPP Application For Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance form 22-5490 (CH 35).
  2. If Ch. 35 benefits were received at another college or university (disregard #1) go to VA’s website: www.gibill.va.gov and complete VONAPP form 22-5495 (Change of Program Form)
  3. Complete Department of Defense (DOD) Transfer of Entitlement (TOE) and submit approval (Ch 33 only).
  4. Attach a copy of your student detail classes schedule with account summary by term (fee receipt – printed out from the web, or from Bursars Office))
  5. Complete semester VA benefit form.
  6. Submit items at the counter or to the VA Counselor.

ALL CONTINUING STUDENTS (had VA benefits last semester @ TSU)

  1. Complete semester VA benefit form.
  2. Attach a copy of your student detail classes schedule account summary by term (fee receipt – printed out from the web, or from Bursars Office).
  3. Submit items at the counter or to the VA Counselor.

FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION WILL DELAY VA PAYMENT

Contact Us

Ms. Carolyn Lane
Program Coordinator I
Email: carolyn.lane@tsu.edu
Phone: 713 313-7327
Fax: 713 313-1184