FUNDING OPTIONS (VA GI Bill)
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Ms. Dixie Balman ()
VA Certifying Official
Fort Hays State University
600 Park Street
Hays, Kansas 67601
(800) 628-3478
(785) 628-4408
fax (785) 628-4014
http://www.fhsu.edu/finaid
Some important VA information/telephone numbers:
Visit the VA's WAVE site - click here
GI Bill: toll-free 1-888-442-4551. These folks can verify your eligibility and remaining months of stipend still in your account.
GI Bill Monthly Enrollment/Stipend Verification: toll-free 1-877-823-2378. (Once registered, please call this number once per month, or use the WAVE link provided above.).
Registrants eligible for the Montgomery GI Bill or the Post 9-11 GI Bill, please follow these instructions:
If you are strictly changing degree programs or institutions, and are already receiving MGIB benefits then use this form: VA Form 22-1995. In block 4A write/or type in one of the following:
If you are using the MGIB for the first time, or are electing to transfer your benefits from Chapter 30 to Chapter 33 (Post 9/11 GI Bill - not recommended for JROTC instructors still eligible for old MGIB...speak with your RTG mentor as to why!) complete and sign your VA Form 22-1990.
Mail either the -1995 or -1990 signed original document and a copy (never any original) of your DD214 to the VA address provided below:
By mailing these two items, you should save about 3 weeks of processing time.
Students must complete the form 22-1990-VON-App online, (or, follow the steps up above for either of the VA Forms -1995/-1990 and submit it to the Department of Veterans Affairs in St. Louis, MO (see address up above)). In addition, each semester you must complete the FHSU Veteran's class schedule online at Click Here. If you are utilizing this benefit, you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility, showing your percentage of benefit, to the Financial Assistance Office Veterans Affairs POC, Ms. Dixie Balman. See her email/fax number on left side of this webpage. The Department of Veterans Affairs estimates 60-90 days for the processing of initial applications.
Students with significant questions about the new Post 9/11 GI Bill, please click on this link: http://www.gibill.va.gov/
FIRST-TIME REGISTRANTS AT FHSU
Click here and follow published FHSU directions at the time of course registration.
IMPORTANT: you will require your course designation(s) for the new semester when you go to the site (i.e. PSY 670, Educational Psychology).
If you are strictly changing degree programs or institutions, and are already receiving MGIB benefits then use this form: VA Form 22-1995. In block 4A write/or type in one of the following:
- the title of the degree you are seeking,
- the certificate you are seeking (Teaching and Learning), or
- 'Degree Major Undecided at this time, pending decision'.
If you are using the MGIB for the first time, or are electing to transfer your benefits from Chapter 30 to Chapter 33 (Post 9/11 GI Bill - not recommended for JROTC instructors still eligible for old MGIB...speak with your RTG mentor as to why!) complete and sign your VA Form 22-1990.
Mail either the -1995 or -1990 signed original document and a copy (never any original) of your DD214 to the VA address provided below:
Dept of VA
P.O. Box 66830
St. Louis, MO 63166-6830
P.O. Box 66830
St. Louis, MO 63166-6830
By mailing these two items, you should save about 3 weeks of processing time.
RETURNING FHSU MGIB STUDENTS
In subsequent semesters/registrations at FHSU, strictly follow the guidance
provided at the FHSU returning Veterans portion of this link:
Click here
Post-9/11 GI Bill Students:
How do I apply for the Post 9/11 Montgomery GI Bill Chapter 33 educational benefits?Students must complete the form 22-1990-VON-App online, (or, follow the steps up above for either of the VA Forms -1995/-1990 and submit it to the Department of Veterans Affairs in St. Louis, MO (see address up above)). In addition, each semester you must complete the FHSU Veteran's class schedule online at Click Here. If you are utilizing this benefit, you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility, showing your percentage of benefit, to the Financial Assistance Office Veterans Affairs POC, Ms. Dixie Balman. See her email/fax number on left side of this webpage. The Department of Veterans Affairs estimates 60-90 days for the processing of initial applications.
Students with significant questions about the new Post 9/11 GI Bill, please click on this link: http://www.gibill.va.gov/
VocRehab (Chapter 31) Applicants:
Click Here for information on VocRehab.
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High School Students can only register three times a year for these credits and must be 16 years old on the date of registration:
December 1 – January 31 for credits earned during the Fall Semester
May 1 – June 30 for credits earned during their Spring Semester
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