Black Hills State University is committed to helping veterans and/or their family members obtain VA educational benefits. The following list outlines the application process and required docuements for each benefit. Please choose the benefit you are eligible for and complete the necessary steps. Contact the BHSU Veteran's Affairs office with any questions.
Apply for FAFSA:
No matter what benefits you may be eligible for, you should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Important Notices:
All GI Bill recipients must verify attendance the last day of every month via WAVE. Those receiving the Post-9/11 GI Bill do not have to verify their attendance through WAVE.
To check your benefits 24 hours a day, call St. Louis: 1-888-442-4551
What it takes to start your benefits:
- The Post 9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)
Visit www.gibill.va.gov for information and application procedures; provide a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility to the BHSU Veteran's Affairs office.
- GI Bill - Active Duty (Chapter 30)
- Application - complete on-line at www.gibill.va.gov (choose apply on-line, education, start VONAPP), complete & submit the application and required documents electronically)
- DD 214 member 4 copy (provide a copy to the Records office, also)
- Kicker paperwork, if applicable
- Provide a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility to the BHSU Veteran's Affairs office (you will receive this after applying for your benefit)
- GI Bill - National Guard (Chapter 1606)
- Application - see procedures under GI Bill - Active Duty
- NOBE (Notice of Basic Eligibility - DD Form 2384-1)
- Kicker paperwork, if applicable
- DD 214 - provide to the Records office
- Provide a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility to the BHSU Veteran's Affairs office (you will receive this after applying for your benefit)
- REAP (Chapter 1607) - if you have never received 1606 benefits
- Application - see procedures under GI Bill - Active Duty
- NOBE (Notice of Basic Eligibility - DD Form 2384-1)
- Kicker paperwork, if applicable
- DD 214 - provide to the Records office
- Provide a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility to the BHSU Veteran's Affairs office (you will receive this after applying for your benefit)
- REAP (Chapter 1607) - if you have received or currently receive 1606 benefits
- Complete & submit Change of Place of Training form (22-1995) electronically - go to www.gibill.va.gov , choose Information for Benefit Recipients, education forms, 22-1995; print a copy for your records and provide a copy to the BHSU Veteran's Affairs office
- Provide most current DD 214
- Survivors & Dependents Program (Chapter 35)
- Application - see procedures under GI Bill - Active Duty
- Vocational Rehabilitation (Chapter 31)
- Meet with VR counselor to complete paperwork
- Contact BHSU Veteran's Affairs office when you register for classes
- Air National Guard Tuition Assistance
- Contact your unit or commander
- Army National Guard Tuition Assistance