Registrar

VA Education Benefit Certification

The Registrar serves as the Certifying Official. As a military-friendly university, Manchester will certify all benefit types listed below. Manchester University also participates in the Yellow Ribbon program.

The steps to certification for VA benefits are:

Complete the online application for the appropriate benefit type through the VA.
Wait to receive a Certificate of Eligibility from the VA confirming your eligibility for educational benefits.
Submit a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility to the Office of the Registrar at registrar@manchester.edu
If you are a veteran, submit a copy of your DD214 along with the Certificate of Eligibility.

Enrollment certifications will be submitted to the VA within 30 days following the first day of each semester.

Per federal regulation, total Tuition and Fees must be reduced by any institutional aid and State aid prior to certification with the VA.

Institutional aid is financial aid awarded directly from Manchester University. It includes, but is not limited to, merit scholarships (Presidential, Director's, etc.), Manchester Grants, Connections Awards, Visit Incentives, etc.

State aid includes scholarships and grants from the state of Indiana, including 21st Century, Frank O'Bannon, and the Honors Diploma Incentive.

VA Education Benefit Types

Pays a monthly stipend directly to the Veteran/student.
Check the current payment rates for MGIB-AD.

The Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (MGIB-AD) can help you pay for education and training programs. If you’ve served at least 2 years on active duty, find out if you qualify for the MGIB-AD program or Apply for MGIB-AD Benefits.

Pays 100% of tuition, fees and books directly to the University on behalf of the Veteran.

If you have a service-connected disability that limits your ability to work or prevents you from working, Veteran Readiness and Employment (formerly called Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment) can help. This program—also known as Chapter 31 or VR&E—helps you explore employment options and address education or training needs. In some cases, your family members may also qualify for certain benefits.

Find out if you can get VR&E benefits and services as a service member or Veteran

Apply for VR&E Benefits

Pays a percentage of tuition and fees directly to the University, pays a book stipend and a monthly housing allowance to the Veteran or student (if benefit had been transferred).

Find out how the VA determines your percentage of Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits.

Use the GI Bill Comparison Tool to calculate your MHA payment.

The Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) helps you pay for school or cover expenses while you’re training for a job. If you’ve served on active duty after September 10, 2001, you may qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33).

If you’re a qualified service member, you can transfer all 36 months or a portion of your Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to a spouse or child. The Department of Defense approves a transfer of benefits.

Find out if you can get Chapter 33 Benefits or Learn about transferring Chapter 33 Benefits.

Note: If you’re a member of the Reserves who lost education benefits when the Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP) (also known as Chapter 1607) ended in November 2015, you may qualify to receive restored benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill.

Pays a monthly stipend to the student. Check the current payment rates for DEA.

If you’re the child or spouse of a Veteran or service member who has died, is captured or missing, or is permanently and totally disabled due to a service-connected disability, you may be eligible for the Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) program.

Find out if you qualify for Chapter 35 Benefits or Apply for Chapter 35 Benefits.

Pays a monthly stipend to the reservist/student. Check the current payment rates for MGIB-SR

The Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) program offers up to 36 months of education and training benefits. If you’re a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard Reserve, Army National Guard, or Air National Guard, you may be eligible for this benefit.

Find out if you qualify for MGIB-SR Benefits or Apply for MGIB-SR Benefits.