Military Tuition Assistance

To use your VA education benefits, you must first apply for them through http://www.gibill.va.gov/apply-for-benefits/. The VA Regional Office in St. Louis, MO may take 8-12 weeks to process applications for educational benefits, so early registration is encouraged. If you are not sure which type of benefit you wish to use, contact the Office of Veteran’s Administration. The VA education benefits number is 888-442-4551 if you have additional questions.

Once you’ve enrolled, submit a copy or screenshot of the completed application confirmation page to tuitionplanning [at] csuglobal.edu or your assigned student success counselor to alert the university that you have completed your application for educational benefits.

Admitted students must submit their Degree Plan to their Education Center (Army students will upload this form directly to armyignited.com/app) in order to receive a TA Authorization Form. Please note that your TA Authorization Form must be obtained from your Education Center prior to the start of each course, and must be submitted no later than the 7th day of the term. For specific deadlines, please contact your education office at your local military installation.

Once your degree plan is approved, submit your TA Authorization Form to MilitaryTA [at] CSUGlobal.edu.

By signing the TA Authorization Form, you give your consent for CSU Global to share information regarding your academic record with your branch of service, which is required in order to process your TA in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA).

• Different services have different TA education benefits. Each service sets a TA rate and governs the process for administering their TA program. If you have questions about your rate, please contact your Education Center.

For more information, review your branch’s specific TA policies: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and National Guard.

CSU Global’s expert military-specific staff can help you decipher what is required for each benefit type. Review the documentation requirements below, and if you have any questions, please contact your student success counselor.

If you are unsure what type of benefits you should receive, you can get that information from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. You can also access the VA’s online application (VONAPP) through the VA benefits website. If you need a different form, search the VA’s form database .

Minimum Required Documentation:

1. Proof of service
2. Application information
3. Verification of eligibility

Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (MGIB)

• DD-214*
• Application for Benefits (VA Form 22-1990)*
• Certificate of Eligibility (VA Form 22-1993a) (upon receipt) (in lieu of 22-1990 if available)
• Change of Program or Place of Training (VA Form 22-1995) (If benefits were previously used elsewhere)

Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation

• DD-214*
• Authorization into Rehabilitation and Certification of Status (VA Form 28-1905)*

Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill

• DD-214*
• Application for Benefits (VA Form 22-1990)*
• Transfer of Eligibility (VA Form 22-1990e) and DOD Approval (If applicable)
• Certificate of Eligibility (VA Form 22-1993a) (upon receipt) (in lieu of 22-1990 if available)
• Change of Program or Place of Training (VA Form 22-1995) (If benefits were previously used elsewhere)

Chapter 35 Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA)

• Application for Benefits (VA Form 22-5490)*
• Certificate of Eligibility (VA Form 22-1993a) (upon receipt) (in lieu of 22-5490 if available)
• Change of Program or Place of Training (VA Form 22-5495) (If benefits were previously used elsewhere)

Chapter 1606 (MGIB-Selected Reserve) & 1607 (REAP)

• Application for Benefits (VA Form 22-1990)*
• NOBE (Notice of Basic Eligibility) DD Form 2384*
• Change of Program or Place of Training (VA Form 22-1995) (If previously used benefits elsewhere)

*Denotes minimum documentation necessary

CSU Global will return any unearned tuition assistance (TA) funds on a proportional basis through at least the 60 percent portion of the period for which the funds were provided. TA funds are earned proportionally during an enrollment period, with unearned funds returned based upon when a student stops attending. Refunds will be processed within 30 days from the date the withdrawal is posted. In instances when a Service Member stops attending their online courses due to a military service obligation, students may be eligible to complete the tuition appeal process.

For any student using TA funds to pay for online educational costs at CSU Global who withdraws prior to completing 60% of their course(s), CSU Global will return any unearned TA funds to the Government based on a student’s attendance and date of withdrawal. CSU Global will calculate the return of unearned TA funds using the following formula once LDA (last day of attendance) has been determined: Number of days completed / Total days of the course (start to end date) = percent earned Table shows the percentage of TA funds returned according to the last date of attendance and withdrawal from course

**Represents 60% of the course completed.

Using the calculation above, CSU Global will return some or all of the TA funds awarded to Service Member who did not complete at least 60% of each course. This may create a balance on the CSU Global student ledger or a balance due to the military service branch. In some instances, a student could owe both CSU Global and the military service branch. This will depend on how much of the term was completed at the time of withdrawal.

Students who are considering a course withdrawal are encouraged to speak with their student success counselor about their options, and the financial and academic prior to making this decision. Please feel free to contact us with any additional questions you may have.

Students using Chapter 30, Chapter 35, Chapter 1606, and Chapter 1607:

• If you have not previously used education benefits, you must submit VA Form 22-1990 “Application for VA Educational Benefits” to VA. This form is available online at https://www.vets.gov/education/apply/.
• If you have used education benefits before, but wish to change your school, you must submit VA Form 22-1995 “Request for Change of Program or Place of Training” to VA. This form is available online at https://www.vets.gov/education/apply/.

You are also responsible for reporting/updating your attendance to the Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (W.A.V.E.).

Students using Chapter 31:

First contact your Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC), located within your nearest VA Regional Benefits Office. Once approved, follow your VRC's instructions for completing required paperwork. If you have already been approved, please send your VRC's contact information to tuitionplanning [at] csuglobal.edu, or directly to your assigned student success counselor if you are a current student, so that your eligibility may be verified.

Students using Chapter 33:

• If you have not previously used Chapter 33 benefits, you must submit VA Form 22-1990, “Application for VA Educational Benefits,” to VA. This form is available online at https://www.vets.gov/education/apply/.
• If you have used benefits before, but wish to change your school, you must submit VA Form 22-1995, “Request for Change of Program or Place of Training,” to VA. This form is available online at https://www.vets.gov/education/apply/.
• If the person receiving benefits is not the servicemember, submit VA Form 22-1990-E, “Dependents’ Application for VA Educational Benefits,” to the Central VA regional office. This will only be processed after the benefits have been approved to be transferred by the Department of Defense.
• Once all required documentation is received, CSU Global will electronically certify your enrollment through the VA Once system. Benefits are certified up to 2 weeks prior to the start of a term, based on course registration.

Allowing Veterans to Attend or Participate in Courses Pending VA Payment

Section 103 of Public Law 115-407, the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018, amended 3679 subsection (e) of title 38, United States Code, to require educational institutions to provide protections for any covered individual using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post 9/11 G.I. Bill® (Chapter 33) or Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (Chapter 31) benefits, while payment to the institution is pending from the VA. 

Pending Payment Compliance

In accordance with Title 38 US Code 3679(e), Colorado State University Global Campus adopts the following additional provisions for any students using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post-9/11 G.I. Bill® (Ch. 33) or Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (Ch. 31) benefits, while payment to the institution is pending from VA.  Colorado State University Global Campus will not:

• Prevent the student’s enrollment;
• Assess a late penalty fee to the student;
• Require the student to secure alternative or additional funding;
• Deny the student access to any resources (access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities) available to other students who have satisfied their tuition and fee bills to the institution.

However, to qualify for this provision, such students are required to:

• Chapter 33 students must submit a VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE) by the first day of class
• Chapter 31 students must have a VA-1905 form on file from their VR&E Counselor
• Submit a Military Information Form at the start of benefit use, requesting for the benefit to be certified unless requested otherwise 

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

The purpose of this page is to meet the requirements outlined in Section 1018 of Public Law 116-315, Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020. Montana State University Billings is using the links below, along with internal university processes, to ensure compliance. All information pertaining to these requirements is available below.

College Financing Plan and other types of Federal financial aid, not administered by VA that is offered by the institution, that the individual may be qualified to receive.

• In accordance with Section 1018, individual financial aid information will be available to any student using VA education benefits prior to their 15th day of class. This information will be available in each student's portal under My Account & Financial Aid > Shopping Sheet. This is your key document in understanding additional college funding.

Estimated amount of student loan debt the individual would have upon graduation.

• Estimated loan and debt information will be available to any student using VA education benefits prior to their 15th day of class. This information will be available in each student's portal under My Account & Financial Aid > Shopping Sheet.

Estimated total cost of course attendance, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, and additional cost.

• Cost of attendance can be found on the CSU Global website at https://csuglobal.edu/student-policies/financial-aid-policies as well as our Net Price Calculator.

Estimated cost of living expenses.

• Estimated cost of living can be found with Net Price Calculator. ​​​

Amount of costs above that are covered by VA Education Benefits.

• The VA covers tuition and required fees at CSU Global. This does not include RedShelf fees or bookstore purchases. Any costs above tuition and required fees are the responsibility of the student.

Information regarding graduation rates.

• Graduation rates can be found on the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) website at College Navigator - Colorado State University-Global Campus. 
• Additional information can be found on the CSU Global Retention and Graduation Rate page.

Information regarding job-placement rates for graduates, if available.

• CSU Global does not provide job-placement rates.

Information regarding the acceptance of transfer credits including military credits.

• Information regarding transfer credit can be found here, as well as in the current Academic Catalog.
• Information regarding military transfer credit can be found here, as well as in the current Academic Catalog.

Any additional requirements including training, experience, or examinations that are required to obtain a license, certification or approval for which the course of education prepares the individual.

• Additional requirements including training, experience, or examinations that are required to obtain a license, certification or approval for which the course of education prepares the individual should be addressed with your CSU Global advisor.

Other information to facilitate comparison by the individual about aid packages offered by different educational institutions.