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Veteran Education Benefits

Northern Arizona University once again ranks as the top school for military veterans in Arizona and the top third of colleges and universities nationally. The number of NAU students receiving veteran education benefits increases each year – we are dedicated to serving our students quickly and efficiently. Contact us today for more information.

Steps to getting started

  • New and transferring students: Log into va.gov to complete the required application process.
  • Allow four to six weeks for Certificate of Eligibility (COE). Submit a copy to our office
  • Submit your course schedule for VA benefits every term – as soon as you enroll.

Tuition deferment Accordion Closed

Chapter 33 benefits will automatically defer tuition after we fully process your class certification. Submit your course schedule as soon as possible. You may self-enroll in the free NAU Veterans Tuition Payment Plan if you’re using any other benefit besides Chapter 33.

W.A.V.E. program Accordion Closed

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs requires veterans receiving Montgomery GI Bill benefits (Chapters 1606, 1607, or 30) to verify attendance each month in order to receive timely benefit payments.

Automated Verification of Enrollment online via W.A.V.E.

Interactive Voice Response (IVR) via 877-823-2378.

Verify your enrollment on the last calendar day each month. Processing takes two to three business days.

VA forms Accordion Closed

Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill® and Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill

  • 22-1990 – First-time post-9/11 Chapter 33, Chapter 30 MGIB,1606, and 1607 Selective Service
  • 22-1990 (E) – First-time Dependents requesting Post-9/11 Chapter 33 benefits
  • 22-1995 – Students who have already established VA Educational Benefits (Post-9/11 Chapter 33, 30, 1606, and 1607) and are transferring from another college into Northern Arizona University

Chapter 35 DEA

  • 22-5490 – First-time Survivor and Dependents Educational Assistance Program (DEA) Chapter 35
  • 22-5495 – Students who have already established VA Educational Benefit Chapter 35 and are transferring from another college into Northern Arizona University

Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation

  • 28-1900 – Application and Eligibility is determined by the Department of Veteran Affairs

Parent school letter-concurrent enrollment 315 form Accordion Closed

Required if you are taking classes both at NAU and another school. Complete this form and submit to VETS@nau.edu. Signature required, no electronic signatures accepted.

VA concurrent enrollment form

Yellow ribbon program Accordion Closed

Northern Arizona University offers the U.S Department of Veteran Affairs Yellow Ribbon Program to an unlimited number of eligible students. The Yellow Ribbon Program allows NAU and the VA make matching contributions toward your education expenses. The Yellow Ribbon Program also allows for payment of additional costs beyond what the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays.

Eligibility criteria:

  • All students using Chapter 33 Post 9/11 with 100% rating and are eligible for yellow ribbon. To verify eligibility please review your certificate of eligibility.
  • Please review your residency status prior. Under the Veterans Choice Act you could be eligible for in-state tuition and yellow ribbon will no longer be needed. Residency must be established prior to yellow ribbon acceptance
  • Yellow ribbon is only given to those who have eligibility in yellow ribbon. Lack of months or VA funding per student could result in the removal of yellow ribbon funding from Northern Arizona University at any time.

No application is required, instead, to determine eligibility, please complete the Residency/Yellow Ribbon Eligibility Form.

Department of Defense tuition assistance

Tuition Assistance offers educational assistance to active duty military members. Each branch has specific tuition assistance limits and application procedures:

  • Army Tab Open

  • Air Force Tab Closed

  • Marine Corps Tab Closed

  • Navy Tab Closed

  • Coast Guard Tab Closed

Army Accordion Open

Army tuition assistance

  • For active duty members of the Army, Army National Guard, and Army Reserve
  • 100 percent of tuition up to: $250/credit hour; 16 credit hours each fiscal year

Air Force Accordion Closed

Air Force tuition assistance

  • For active duty members of the Air Force and Air Force Reserves
  • 100 percent of tuition and fees up to: $250/credit hour; $4,500 each fiscal year

Marine Corps Accordion Closed

Marine Corps tuition assistance

  • For active duty members of the Marine Corps
  • 100 percent of tuition and fees up to: $250/credit hour; $4,500 each fiscal year

Navy Accordion Closed

Navy tuition assistance

  • For active duty members of the Navy and Navy Reserve
  • 100 percent of tuition and fees up to: $250/credit hour; 16 semester hours each fiscal year

Coast Guard Accordion Closed

Coast Guard tuition assistance

  • For active duty members of the Coast Guard, members of Coast Guard Selective Reserve, and civilian Coast Guard employees
  • 100 percent of tuition and fees up to: $250/credit hour; $2,250 each fiscal year

Scholarship opportunities for military/veterans and their dependents

  • My Career Advancement Account Scholarship Program (MyCAA)
  • Council of College and Military Educators (CMME)
Veteran & Military Services
Location
Room 138 Building 30
NAU Fieldhouse
1050 S Knoles Dr.
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
Mailing Address
PO Box 6028
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
Contact Form
Email
VETS@nau.edu
Phone
928-523-8387
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