V.A. Students
Qualified veterans and the dependents of deceased or disabled veterans whose death or disability is a direct result of their military service may be eligible for VA educational benefits under one of the following programs while attending the CBS:
- Chapter 30: Montgomery G.I. Bill®- Active/ Duty Discharged
- Chapter 31: Vocational Rehabilitation
- Chapter 33: Post 9/11 G.I Bill®
- Chapter 35: Dependents Education Assistance
Chapter 30
- Veterans who wish to use their VA educational benefits for the first time should apply online at www.vets.gov/education and complete a Form 22-1990, Application for Educational Benefits, to receive a Certificate of Eligibility.
- If educational benefits have previously been used, complete a Form 22-1995, Change of Program or Place of Training, online at http://www.gibill.va.gov to receive a Certificate of Eligibility.
- Submit the following items to the Financial Aid Office:
- Certificate of Eligibility
- Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)
- Official academic transcripts from previously attended colleges and/or universities
Chapter 31
Disabled veterans desiring to further their education under the VA Vocational Rehabilitation program should contact the Veterans Administration Counseling and Training office at 713-383-1985.
Chapter 33
- Veterans who wish to use their VA educational benefits for the first time should apply online at http://www.gibill.va.gov and complete a Form 22-1990, Application for Educational Benefits, to receive a Certificate of Eligibility.
- If educational benefits have previously been used, complete a Form 22-1995, Change of Program or Place of Training, online at http://www.gibill.va.gov to receive a Certificate of Eligibility.
- Submit the following items to the Student Financial Services office:
- Certificate of Eligibility
- Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)
- Official academic transcripts from previously attended colleges and/or universities
Chapter 35
- Qualified dependents who wish to use their VA educational benefits for the first time should apply online at http://www.gibill.va.gov and complete a Form 22-5490, Application for Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance, to receive a Certificate/Letter of Eligibility.
- If educational benefits have previously been used, complete a Form 22-1995, Change of Program or Place of Training, online at http://www.gibill.va.gov to receive a Certificate of Eligibility.
- Submit the following items to the Student Financial Services office:
- Certificate of Eligibility
- Official Academic Transcript from previously attended colleges and/or universities
Additional Assistance
For additional assistance regarding VA educational benefits, please contact the Veterans Administration at 1-888-442-4551 or https://benefits.va.gov/gibill.
You may also contact the VA Certifying Official at your nearest campus as follows:
- Houston: 832-232-4602
- Indiana: 317-789-8255
For additional assistance regarding disability services, please contact Disability Support Services at 832-252-0757 or dos@cbshouston.edu. The CBS Disability Services office is located in Suite 113; the operating hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
