Veteran educational benefits
We’re here to help you. If you’re a veteran or a dependent planning to use your VA entitlement to cover tuition expenses or to help with other costs as you attend school, we’ve created the following three step process to guide you in submitting the correct paperwork. We’re also happy to answer your questions about everything from claiming your entitlements to finding your regional Veterans Affairs office to disability services at the University.
How to get started
In order for University of Phoenix to process VA entitlements, applications for eligibility must be submitted to the VA and some additional documentation may be required by your Enrollment Representative at University of Phoenix. To avoid unnecessary delays, please work closely with your University of Phoenix representative to ensure all the appropriate paperwork is complete.
The veterans shared responsibility letter 
highlights your responsibility as a student and our responsibility as a university.
Please follow the three steps below to identify your entitlement, apply for benefits and submit paperwork to start your VA educational benefits with University of Phoenix.
1. Find out if you're eligible for VA education benefits
Visit the Department of Veterans Affairs website for additional information on educational benefit eligibility.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill .
2. Apply for educational benefits you qualify for
Follow the steps below to apply for benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs:
Under the heading “How do I apply” at the link provided, click “Apply for educational benefits” and answer the questions to start your application.
For the first question — “Are you applying for a benefit or updating your program or place of training?” — provide your response accordingly:
- Select “Applying for a new benefit” if you’re a new student and have never used this particular benefit before.
- Select “Updating my current education benefits” if you are transferring from another institution using the same benefit or have not attended University of Phoenix in more than 1 year and now wish to return using the same benefit.
Before submitting your application for Veteran Education Benefits to the VA, please ensure the following:
- You have selected the correct University of Phoenix campus: either Phoenix Campus or Online.
- You have confirmed the correct address for both options: 4035 South Riverpoint Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85040.
For questions during the application process, please reach out to your enrollment representative.
3. Submit VA paperwork to use your benefits at University of Phoenix
Please consult with your enrollment representative to learn which documentation is needed to use your benefits at University of Phoenix. Examples include:
- Certificate of Eligibility
Mailed from VA after eligibility has been established. Used for all Chapters, excludes Chapter 31.
- Award Letter
Mailed from VA after eligibility has been established. Used for Chapter 35.
- Statement of Benefits
Can be printed from Vets.gov after eligibility has been established. Used for Chapter 33.
- Authorizations/Purchase Orders (POs)
Electronically generated by assigned case manager. Used for Chapter 31.
- Education Enrollment Status form
Can be printed from eBenefits.va.gov after eligibility has been established. Used for all Chapter 33 to include Transfer of Entitlement (TOE) and John David Fry Scholarship.
- WAVE page – Verification of Benefits
Can be printed from gibill.va.gov/wave after eligibility has been established. Used for Chapter 30, Chapter 1606.
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