Veteran's Affairs

Veterans Affairs

How to Begin the Process

Admission to SUBR is the first step to receiving your VA educational benefits. Once you have applied for admission and have been accepted, you can begin the process to receive benefits.

The SUBR Application Fee is waived for all U.S. veterans, per Louisiana's Board of Regents, the governing body for all institutions of Higher Education in the state. Proof of current military service or a DD214 military separation form is required to provide this waiver.

Louisiana statute RS 13:5364 defines "veteran" for purposes of this fee waiver as a former or current member of the U.S. Armed Forces or organized militia of the several states and territories, including but not limited to a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, National Guard, Air National Guard, Reserves, State Guard, or a commissioned officer of the Public Health Service, Environmental Science Services Administration, or National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or its predecessor, the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey.

Apply to SUBR

Veterans Affairs Instructions
www.va.gov
1-888-GIBILL1 (442-4551)

Students Responsibilities

Enroll in the University
Apply for VA benefits via web
Pay required tuition and fees
Submit VA fact sheet (schedule) each semester
Report any changes

School Responsibilities - The following information provides the basic responsibilities of an educational institution (school)

Report Enrollment
Keep VA informed of the enrollment status of veterans and other eligible persons
Keep the State Approving Agency (SAA) informed
Keep up-to-date on current VA rules and benefits
Responsibilities for maintaining records of VA students and making the records available for inspection
Schools are encouraged, but are not required by VA to
- Assist VA students in applying for education benefits
- Assist VA students with issues regarding payment

Benefits Administered by VA

MGIB-SR Chapter 1606.
REAP Chapter 1607.MGIB Active Duty Chapter 30.
Post-9/11 GI Bill Chapter 33.
Dependants' Educational Assistance Program (DEA) Chapter 35

How To Apply For Benefits

http://www.gibill.va.gov
Completed VA Form 22-1990 -Veteran
Complete VA Form 22-5490 - Dependants

What Is Entitlement?

Entitlement is the amount of monthly full time benefits a claimant will receive.
Up to 36 months for MGIB.
Up to 48 months for combined benefit types

College Funds

VA refers to these as "kickers." There are kickers for chapters MGIB, VEAP, and MGIB-SR

How Long Does Processing Take?

Processing times depend on a number of variables such as the time of year, the current workload pending at the Regional Processing Office (RPO), the amount of development needed on the claim, etc..

How Are Benefits Paid?

Benefits are paid monthly for the previous month
Based on a 30 day calendar month.
Prorated for partial months.
Prorated for less than full time training.
Include college funds or kickers.
Always paid in arrears

Monthly Certification

MGIB claimants certifying enrollment may do so at the end of a month by:
- Web Automated Verification of Enrollment on the GIBILL web site.
- Interactive Voice Response at 1-877-823-2378

Tuition Assistance

Contact the Office of Student Financial Aid (C. Carter)

State Aid

Louisiana residents only
Louisiana Fee exemption certificate
Contact local VA Service Office

For More Information:

http://www.gibill.va.gov/
1-888-GIBILL1 (442-4551)-to speak with a Education Case Manager.

Veteran's Affairs Procedures

Contact:

SUBR Veterans Affairs
Office of the Registrar
P.O. Box 9454
T.H. Harris Hall 1014
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
225-771-5050

Business Contact Information

The Office of Enrollment Service is located on the 1st Floor of T.H. Harris Hall, P.O. Box 9454, Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70813. Phone: (225) 771-JAGS; Fax: (225) 771-5064

**With the Exception of State authorized holiday closing, and other university approved closures**