Veteran's Benefits
How to determine if you are eligible
- The benefits.va.gov/gibill website is the best source of VA information for eligibility, types of benefit programs, payment rates and much more beyond education.
- You may call the VA at 1-888-442-4551 (1-888-GI-BILL1).
Any covered individual will be able to attend or participate in the course of education during the period beginning on the date on which the individual provides to the educational institution a certificate of eligibility for entitlement to educational assistance under chapter 31 or 33 (a "certificate of eligibility" can also include a "Statement of Benefits" obtained from the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) website — eBenefits, or a VAF 28-1905 form for chapter 31 authorization purposes) and ending on the earlier of the following dates:
- The date on which payment from VA is made to the institution.
- 90 days after the date the institution certified tuition and fees following the receipt of the certificate of eligibility.
Union University will not impose any penalty, including the assessment of late fees, the denial of access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities, or the requirement that a covered individual borrow additional funds, on any covered individual because of the individual's inability to meet his or her financial obligations to the institution due to the delayed disbursement funding from VA under chapter 31 or 33.
Monthly enrollment verification is required for Post-9/11 GI Bill® who receive Monthly Housing Allowance and/or kicker payments.
How to begin using VA Benefits at Union
Complete and submit the Veteran Benefit Enrollment Request. If you are transferring from another institution, you will be required to complete VA Form 22-1995 (Request for Change of Program or Place of Training).
2025-2026 Forms
2025-2026 Veteran Benefit Enrollment Request 2025-2026 Veteran Benefit Certification Request
Please submit this request via email to veterans@uu.edu. After submitting your Veteran Benefit Enrollment Request, please monitor Self-Service within 3-5 days for the request to upload your COE and DD214.
How to receive the yellow ribbon benefits at Union
Union participates on a first-come, first-served basis for up to 50 undergraduate students in the Yellow Ribbon program.
How to apply:
Once you have submitted your requested Veteran Benefit Enrollment Request along with the COE and DD214, your eligibility for Yellow Ribbon will automatically be reviewed.
Number of students eligible to participate:
Union University will accept 50 undergraduate students into the Yellow Ribbon program. The students are chosen on a first come, first served basis. Once a student has been accepted, they will remain in the program if they are continuously enrolled at the university.
Additional awards in the program:
For Undergraduate students who are part of the Yellow Ribbon program, Union will cover half the remaining costs for tuition and fees after a student has met their annual VA cap (set by the VA). VA will pay the remaining half.
Eligibility Requirements:
Only students that are 100% eligible for Chapter 33 benefits are eligible to participate in the Yellow Ribbon program. If there are any questions, please contact the Veteran's Specialist via veterans@uu.edu.