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Application Process

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Application Process for Chapter 30, 32, 35, 1606, and 1607

Step 1 - Apply for VA Benefits

The first step in applying for VA benefits is to complete a 22-1990- Application for VA Educational Benefits. Forms are available on the VA's website, at all Department of Veteran Affairs' offices, most active duty military stations and American Embassies in other countries. If possible, please complete the form on the VA’s website and print a copy for your records before you submit the form. If you cannot submit the form on the VA’s website, please mail the completed application to the VA Regional Office in Buffalo, NY. Again, keep a copy of the application for your records.

If you have already completed a 22-1990 and used your GI Bill before, please complete a 22-1995 - Request for Change of Program or Place of Training and submit to the VA Regional Office in Buffalo, NY.

Address of the VA Regional Office in Buffalo, NY:

VA Regional Office
PO Box 4616
Buffalo, NY 14240

Step 2 - Complete Registration and Tuition Payment
Since VA benefits (excluding Chapter 33) are paid directly to the student, APUS requires that anyone using VA benefits pay for their courses prior to the start of the course. Payment can be made at the time of registration using a credit card, electronic check (ACH), Automatic Debit Payment Plan (ADP), or Federal Financial Aid.

After you register and select the payment type for a course, you will then need to fax, e-mail, or mail your 22-1990 or 22-1995 to the university
If you have already submitted a VA application (22-1990) to the VA, you may submit your "Certificate of Eligibility" to the university.

Address:
American Public University System
Attn: VA
111 W. Congress St
Charles Town, WV 25414
Fax 304-724-3782
E-Mail: VAQuestions@apus.edu

Step 3 - Enrollment Verification Sent to the VA
When an APUS VA certifying official receives your forms, your enrollment verification will be created. This process includes the following steps and can take up to 10 business days:

1. APUS receives your VA paperwork
   
2. A VA certifying official matches your paperwork with your completed registrations and confirms the payment method for your course(s)
   
3. Your course enrollment certification is sent to the VA office within 10 business days

Note: After your initial enrollment verification is sent to the VA, your future courses will automatically be submitted to the VA after the drop/add period of each new session. If you let our VA Department at APUS know when you register for a course, the course will be submitted to the VA immediately.

Step 4 - Next, the VA Must Take Several Steps to get Your Student Application in Their System
This process includes the following steps and may several weeks dependent on the VA:

1. VA receives your enrollment verification from APUS
   
2. VA contacts DoD to verify that you have made payments toward the VA Program
   
3. VA confirms that the "VA Entitlement" was awarded to you VA enters your student information in their system to complete the application process

Students who wish to check on the status of their VA application should contact their VA office toll-free at 888-442-4551