Veteran Services FAQ

  1. Who can help with my Veteran paperwork?

    2. John T. Brandt, Director
    Student Financial Planning/Veteran Services
    1050 Union University Drive
    Jackson, TN 38305-3697
    jbrandt@uu.edu
    731-661-5015
    FAX: 731-661-5570

  2. What do I need to do to get started?

  3. What papers will I need to apply for VA benefits?

    4. Select the benefit you are eligible for to determine what is needed to process your benefits.

    • Active Duty Ch. 30 MGIB
      • DD Form 214 – Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty
      • Union Veteran Information Sheet
      • VA Form 22-1990, Application for VA Education Benefits

    • Selected Reserves Ch. 1606 MGIB
      • DD Form 214 – Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty
      • DD Form 2384 – Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE), for Selected Reservists only
      • Union Veteran Information Sheet
      • A Form 22-1990, Application for VA Education Benefits

    • Reserves Educational Assistance Program Ch. 1607 REAP
      • DD Form 214 – Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty
      • DD Form 2384 – Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE), for Selected Reservists only
      • Union Veteran Information Sheet
      • A Form 22-1990, Application for VA Education Benefits

    • Veterans Vocational Rehabilitation Ch. 31
      • You must apply and be eligible by the VA first. The VA will fax your approval to Union to certify your enrollment.
      • Contact the VA at 800-827-1000 or go online at http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/index.htm.

    • Vietnam Era Ch. 32
      • DD Form 214 – Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty
      • Union Veteran Information Sheet
      • VA Form 22-1990, Application for VA Education Benefits

    • Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Ch. 35
      • VA Form 22-5490, Application for Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance
      • Union Veteran Information Sheet

  4. What if I transfer to or from Union?

    • You will need to complete a change form.
    • VA Form 22-1995, Request For Change of Program or Place of Training (3 pages)
    • VA Form 22-5495, Request for Change of Program or Place of Training Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (2 pages)

  5. Printable Forms:

  6. Monthly verifications

    7. IMPORTANT -- All students who are receiving either the Montgomery GI BILL Active duty or Selected Reserve MUST now verify their enrollments monthly to receive payments. This verification can be done either by using the Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE) https://www.gibill.va.gov/wave/default.cfm application or by using an automated telephone system (IVR) at 1-877-823-2378 and follow the prompts.

    Link to GI Bill Web Site
    www.gibill.va.gov