All-Volunteer Force Education Assistance Program
Application Instructions
Eligibility:
1. You have never used your GI Bill Benefits before.2. Enlisted or entered Active Duty for the first time on or
after July 1, 1985. You must possess an Honorable Discharge.
Prior to completing the necessary forms for Chapter 30 benefits, you may want to determine your eligibility by calling 1-888-GIBill-1 (1-888-442-4551). This number is also a great source of additional assistance in reference to benefit amounts and processing times. For additional inquiries, you may want to view the following website: www.gibill.va.gov.
Next, you may complete the following forms with Florida Atlantic University:
1. Complete the VA Certification Request Form.2. Complete Form 22-1990 – Application For Education Benefits.
3. Complete a Prior Education and Training Questionnaire.
4. Provide a copy of the DD214 - Member 4 (Honorable
Discharge).
5. Complete the Chapter 30 - Entitlement Form.
Monthly Certification:
Certification of Attendance MUST be verified monthly to receive payments. Verification can be done one of two ways:
1. Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE):www.gibill.va.gov/wave/
2. Automated Telephone System (IVR): 1.877.823.2378
(follow the prompts)
Important: Incomplete paperwork will cause a delay in processing times as well as receiving your benefits. Please submit forms to the following location:
Jason Morgenthal, Financial Aid & Veterans Specialist
Veterans' Affairs Office
Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Road
Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991
