Admissions

How to activate Veterans’ benefits at Nelson University 

  •  Apply for admission to Nelson University. 
  •  Verify eligibility and Chapter 

Visit the VA Educational Benefits Website and/or call the Veteran Educational Benefit Office (888.442.4551). If you do not meet any of the below Chapters, but feel that you are eligible for VA benefits, please contact the VA for other available chapters. 

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) 

 Transfer Benefits to Dependents 

 Marine GYSGT John David Fry Scholarship 

 Nelson Qualifies for Yellow Ribbon 

 Montgomery GI Bill 

 Active Duty (MGIB-AD) (Chapter 30) 

 Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) (Chapter 1606) 

 Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP) (Chapter 1607) 

 Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program (DEA) (Chapter 35) 

  •  Complete an application for VA Education Benefits 

 First time using benefits 

 CH 30 / CH1606 / CH 1607 – VA Form 22-1990 

 CH 33 / – gibill.va.gov 

 CH 35 – VA Form 22-5490 

 Used benefits at another institution 

 CH 30 / CH 33 / CH1606 / CH 1607 – VA Form 22-1995 

 CH 35 – VA Form 22-5495 

  •  Provide a copy of VA Form DD-214 if you are a veteran. 
  •  Provide official transcripts from previous college(s) attended. 
  •  Submit a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility. 
  •  Send the copy to the VA certifying official via fax: (972) 923-8147 or email [email protected] . Be sure to indicate which semester you would like our office to activate your benefits. 

Veteran Resources 

 Direct Deposit: 877-838-2778 

 Education Benefits Website 

 For non-education related VA info: 800-827-1000 

 VA Education Forms 

 Web Automated Verification of Enrollment 

 ExploreVA – Benefits for Veterans