If you plan to attend Roberts and want to use military benefits, there are a few things you can do to help expedite the processing of your benefits.
Step 1 - Review the Education Benefit Checklist
Download the Education Benefit Checklist. Follow all steps of the checklist.
You can apply for benefits online or by mail.
- Online: Explore and apply for VA education and training benefits on their website va.gov/education.
- USPS Mail: Another way to apply for benefits is through mailing Form 22-1990 to the VA Regional Processing Office.
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING YOUR BENEFITS: Roberts Wesleyan University reserves the right to reduce a student's Roberts funded financial aid (including merit aid) if the total of the student's grants and scholarship from all sources, including military, meets or exceeds the cost of tuition except where specifically addressed by regulation (i.e. PELL grants).
Step 2 - Determine Eligibility and Set Up Your VA Account
If you are a veteran or a dependent seeking to use VA education benefits at Roberts Wesleyan University, please be aware that eligibility and benefit determinations are handled directly by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Our team is happy to certify any benefits for which a student qualifies, but we do not determine individual eligibility.
To inquire about your VA benefits eligibility, please contact the VA directly:
Online: https://ask.va.gov/
Phone:
GI Bill® Hotline: 1-888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551)
VA Benefits Hotline: 1-800-827-1000
(Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Time)
Veterans and dependents will need both a Login.gov and an ID.me account to access VA services. Accounts can be created and managed here:
https://www.va.gov/resources/creating-an-account-for-vagov/
Step 3 - Transferring Benefits To A Dependent (If Applicable)
If you plan to transfer education benefits to a child/stepchild/spouse, you must first add the dependent to their your profile in DEERS (Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System) via milConnect:
https://milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect/
Once your family profile has been created, select the option to "Transfer my education benefits" to your student. Once processed, the student will need to set up their own VA account.
Step #5 - Complete the Veteran Information Sheet
Once you have completed the Roberts online application, please fill out the Veterans Information Sheet and send it to the School Certifying Official in the Office of Student Financial Services.
Questions? Contact our School Certifying Official
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