Veteran and Dependent Declaration of Semester Benefits Form

Veteran/Dependents Declaration of Semester Benefits Form

Ensure that your schedule is finalized prior to submitting your declaration (no waitlisted classes or anticipated schedule changes). If you have not received a reply email from VeteranServices@boisestate.edu within one day of submitting your declaration, please call Veteran Services at 208-426-3744. *If you modify your schedule AFTER it has been submitted to the VA, we will update the VA with your enrollment change after the the applicable term’s final add/drop day.

For Fall 2024 and incoming Spring 2025 students, please upload your most recent Certificate of Eligibility (COE) when prompted. In some cases you may be asked to provide a more recent COE. We require a COE each semester for anyone using Veteran Education benefits at Boise State University.(Required)

I elect to use my benefits for the following semester. If you are enrolled in intersession also, submit a declaration for EACH term you wish to use your benefits.(Required)

Have you applied for your GI Bill benefits?(Required)

Is this your first declaration for this semester?(Required)

Instructions for applying for your GI Bill benefits can be found on our home page or by visiting https://www.va.gov/education/ . Questions about the status of your claim or remaining benefits can only be answered by the VA 888-442-4551.

Chapter(Required)

Certificate of Eligibility (COE), UPDATED Award Letter or Rogers STEM Scholarship Award Letter(Required)

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 10 MB.

You can access your Certificate of Eligibility on E-benefits https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/homepage (CH33), WAVE (CH30, CH1606) If you cannot perform any of the above, please contact us for assistance or call the VA at 1-888-442-4551 and ask them to mail you a hardcopy.

I understand that GI Bill Chapters 30, 1606 and 35 (DEA) pay a monthly stipend directly to me, and that I am responsible to pay tuition and fees to the university.(Required)

Boise State Student ID number REQUIRED! This can be found on your student ID card (9 digits).(Required)

I am receiving benefits as:

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor's Name(Required)

I am receiving GI Bill benefits as:(Required)

Are you receiving any of the following?(Required)

Paid Graduate Assistantship

Active Duty Tuition Assistance

Guard/Reserves Tuition Assistance

None – just my GI Bill benefits

URGENT NOTICE(Required)

On May 5, 2021, the Department of Defense issued a memorandum to Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Education Service approving the use of concurrent receipt for Federal Tuition Assistance (TA) and the Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve Education Benefit (MGIB-SR or chapter 1606). What does this mean to me? All qualified MGIB-SR Service members are authorized to use both TA and MGIB-SR benefits concurrently when enrolled in a program of education that is half-time or greater. Concurrent use is not authorized when enrolled less than half-time.

Submit a copy of your approved Military Tuition Assistance form each semester (If applicable).

Students using Military Tuition Assistance: To avoid possible overpayment by the VA and additional unexpected costs to the student, all federal VA education benefit users (especially Post 9/11 GI Bill [Ch. 33]) are encouraged to keep track of their remaining entitlement. You can access your Certificate of Eligibility on E-benefits https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/homepage If you have cannot perform any of the above, you can call the VA – 1-888-442-4551 and ask them to mail it to you!

Max. file size: 10 MB.

I am also attending another University at the same time. WARNING: All schools have their own process, this notification does not satisfy that process. You may have to follow their process they have in place, please contact the other university as soon as you know you are taking classes there so you will be informed.(Required)

The University I will be attending is listed below, and I will provide that class schedule to Boise State's Veterans office so they can provide the proper paperwork to the other University:(Required)

Schedule from the other university – please be aware you may still have a process to follow at the other institution, please contact their Veteran Services office to follow up.(Required)

Please upload a copy of your schedule from the other university – it must show you are enrolled in the classes. If is not an Idaho institution you MUST get the transfer classes evaluated by your academic advisor, as all classes taken at another institution have to count toward your degree here at Boise State.

Max. file size: 10 MB.

Major:(Required)

I am enrolled in an academic program that leads to professional licensure or certification.(Required)

The Department of Veterans Affairs requires that we ensure, for any student that is receiving veteran benefits and is also enrolled in an academic program that leads to professional licensure or certification, that our academic program meets the academic licensing requirements in the student’s state of intended practice. If you are studying toward a professional license or certification, check your program and intended state of practice at https://www.boisestate.edu/provost-licensure/.

After graduation, I plan to practice with my professional license or certification in this state:(Required)

According to information at https://www.boisestate.edu/provost-licensure/, my academic program is accepted for licensing or certification by my intended state of practice.(Required)

I plan to graduate at the end of this semester(Required)

I have already applied for graduation please be sure my graduation application fee is reimbursed with my GI Bill benefits.(Required)

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I have already applied for graduation; please be sure my graduation application fee is paid by CH31(Required)

I am attempting a class(es) again. I am aware The VA will NOT pay for me to pass a class again (to get a better grade), even if I was not using any GI Bill® benefit the first time. For Example: I earned a C in Biol227 previously, and I really need an A for the nursing program. I understand the VA will NOT pay for me to attempt a better grade in any class.(Required)

Boise State Email Address (UserName@u.boisestate.edu)(Required)

Phone Number–please fill out accurately, this is the phone number our office will use to contact you.(Required)

Comments. We will respond (if needed) when we process your declaration.

I acknowledge that it is my personal responsibility to know how many months of benefit eligibility I have remaining.(Required)

If you are unaware of how many months you are eligible for please refer to your COE.

Yes

I acknowledge my schedule is complete with no waitlisted classes and I will not be able to change my schedule after submitting this declaration without submitting a Hold Lift Request. Typing my name below acts as my signature and confirms my understanding and acceptance of these obligations.(Required)

IMPORTANT NOTICE(Required)

By checking this box I am indicating I understand I am responsible for monitoring how many months of benefits I have remaining. If I have used up all my benefits or the VA determines I am ineligible I understand I am responsible for my account as stated in the financial agreement. Upon my enrollment being processed and sent to the VA a Veteran hold will be placed on my account by Veteran Services preventing me from changing my schedule. If I choose to change my schedule for any reason I will need to submit a Veteran Hold Lift Request form to lift it for me to add/drop any class(es). I also understand I must submit a new Declaration after I have made my changes even if I am dropping all my classes. Veteran Services will be verifying I am following my degree plan. If I am enrolled in classes which do not count toward my degree, the Veteran Services office will not be able to certify me for those classes, impacting my benefit status.

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