DEPENDENTS QUALIFYING FOR ELIGIBILITY

All questions concerning child and/or spouse eligibility are to be referred to the Department of Veterans Affairs at:
www.gibill.va.gov

Or you can call

1-888-442-4551

OTHER BENEFITS

Tutorial Assistance
A veteran is eligible to receive up to $600 for tutorial assistance if approved by Veterans’ Services. Chapter 1606 applicants will not be paid for receiving tutorial assistance.

Work-Study
The Work-Study program allows a VA student to earn the Federal or state minimum wage (whichever is higher) for up to 1,300 hours per year (25 hours per week). The benefit is tax-free and allows each VA student to “earn while he learns” while he or she is pursuing an approved post-secondary program of education on at least a three-quarter-time basis.

The VA Work-Study student may only perform VA related work. This work might include preparing and processing VA enrollment certifications, checking VA student attendance records or checking for course changes.

ENTITLEMENT TO BENEFITS

This school certifies your enrollment status, programs and academic progress. All questions concerning payment are to be referred to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs at 1-888-442-4551 or by sending an electronic inquiry by going to: www.gibill.va.gov.

DIRECT DEPOSIT

EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) processing, also know as “Direct Deposit”, is now available to recipients of several of the VA education benefit programs. To find out if you can use Direct Deposit, or to stop or change your Direct Deposit, call: 1-877-838-2778.

SCHOOL VETERAN’S OFFICE

The Millikin University Veteran’s Office location is: Shilling Hall Student Service Center

Chilwana Thompson: Certifying official
cthompson@millikin.edu

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Millikin University is committed to nondiscrimination and equal opportunities in its programs, activities and employment for students and employees regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation. Information regarding affirmative action and equal access should be addressed to:

Student Service Center
VA Coordinator
studentservicecenter@millikin.edu
1-217-424-6317 OR 1-800-373-7733 option #7

ADMISSION

Complete an application for regular student status and submit to the Admissions and Registration Office.

• Select a program of study (a requirement for VA benefits).
• Submit a copy of your high school transcript.
• Take the placement test.
• Submit college transcripts from all other accredited institutions. These transcripts must be sent directly from the transfer institutions. Hand-carried transcripts will not be accepted.

REGISTRATION

• Only students who have received a letter of admission may register.
• Academic Advisors and Counselors will assist in planning a class schedule. Have them indicate whether or not the course is part of the student’s program of study. (Only those courses within the student’s program of study are eligible to count toward veterans’ benefits.)

PROGRAM SELECTION

• Veterans receiving VA benefits may select any program leading to a degree offered at Millikin University upon approval from the Veterans’ Services Office. Only one program may be pursued under certification for benefits. If the veteran decides to major in two programs at the same time, only one will be certified. The VA will not pay for courses that were taken under the 2 nd major.
• Veterans may receive VA benefits for a second degree and for courses taken after completion of a first degree.
• Veterans may change a program of study and continue to receive benefits if the new program is approved by the VA.

CLASS ATTENDANCE

The VA requires veterans receiving benefits to attend all scheduled class meetings. Failure to do so results in the loss of benefits and pay back of veterans benefits already received for the semester in question.

VETERANS’ EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS

The following must be submitted for the certification process to begin. No forms will be accepted individually. It is the veteran’s responsibility to assemble all needed materials and submit them to the Veteran’s Services Office.

Applicants under chapter 30, 34, & 35

• New applicants complete VA Form 22-1990 or,
• Transfer students must complete VA form 22-1995.
• Submit copies of:
  • DD214 - Report of Separation
• Marriage certificate
• Birth certificates of dependent children
• Divorce decrees

Applicants under Chapter 32 (VEAP)

• New applicants complete VA Form 22-1990 or,
• Transfer students complete VA Form 22-1995.
• Submit a copy of DD214 – Report of Separation.

Applicants Under Chapter 1606 (Reserves)

• New applicants complete VA Form 22-1990 or,
• Transfer students complete VA Form 22-1995.
• Submit copy of DD2384 – Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE)

All Applicants Under All Chapters

Must submit:

• Student Registration form – Obtain from Advising or Counseling Center
• Advisor’s Benchmark
• Paid receipt for tuition – Obtain from Cashier’s Office.

PAYMENT

The first check should arrive SIX TO EIGHT WEEKS after the first day of classes or later if the veteran should apply for certification after classes begin.

Information about qualifying pay rates and payment dates for Chapter 30, 34, 35, 32, and 1606 is available only through direct contact between the student and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. Go to: www.gibill.va.gov or call 1-888-442-4551.

CERTIFICATION USING VETERANS’ STANDARDS OF PROGRESS

Veterans’ Services will not pay educational benefits if one of the following should occur:

• The veteran registers for classes that are not specified as necessary for the declared program of study. Depending on circumstances, deficiency or remedial courses, may be certified for benefits.
• The veteran fails to submit all previous college transcripts for evaluation.
• The veteran registers for two or more courses and receives “F”, “U”, or “PR” grades for all courses for one semester.
• The veteran fails to convert an “I” grade to a letter grade within one year from receipt of the “I” grade.
• The veteran fails to attend class for the semester for which VA benefits are received.
• The veteran fails to achieve the minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for two consecutive semesters or sessions.

The veteran, like all students at this school will be placed on academic probation during the first semester or session the minimum cumulative GPA is not achieved. By the end of the probation semester, the veteran must attain the minimum cumulative GPA. The college cannot certify the veteran for benefits until a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 has been achieved.

Forms

Veterans Worksheet

Contact Us
Millikin University
Veterans’ Services Office
(217) 424-6317
Shilling Hall 119
1184 West Main St.
Decatur, IL 62522