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MWSU | Financial Aid | Veteran's Services |
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Forms to Complete Those veterans having served active duty should present a copy of separation papers, form DD-214, with the application for benefits. Members of the National Guard or Selective Reserves should submit a “Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE)”, form DD-2384, and a copy of the Kicker Contract, if applicable, with the benefits application. Dependents looking to use benefits should present a Certificate of Eligibility from the VA or authorization letter from the Department of Defense. Required Military Forms Those veterans having served active duty should present a copy of separation papers, form DD-214, with the application for benefits. Members of the National Guard or Selective Reserves should submit a “Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE)”, form DD-2384, and a copy of the Kicker Contract, if applicable, with the benefits application. GI Bill Money and MWSU Tuition and Fees Initial applications take the Veterans Administration 6-8 weeks to process. In general, the first GI Bill check can be expected approximately 8 weeks after the first day of class. A payment plan may be set up with the MWSU Business Office (Eder Hall, Room 104) if payment of tuition and fees is reliant on receipt of the GI Bill. MWSU Credit for Military Service Students who have completed a minimum of one year of active military service or have completed three years in the Guard/Reserves will be granted 4 hours of physical education credit. The general education credit will be granted by the Registrar's Office upon presentation of the DD-214 or a letter from Commanding Officer stating initial enlistment date and current military status. Missouri Returning Heroes' Education Act On August 28, 2008, the Missouri Returning Heroes' Education Act (Senate Bill 830) became law. This law requires Missouri state institutions to offer reduced tuition at $50 per credit hour to qualified combat duty veterans. For more information on program qualifications and eligibility requirements, please select Missouri Returning Heroes or contact the School Certifying Official in the Financial Aid Office, Eder Hall, Room 103 (816-271-4507). Policies and Contracts Veterans benefit allowances, Veterans Administration programs and policies, and Missouri Western State University procedures frequently change. Students at MWSU who intend to receive VA benefits should contact the School Certifying Official in the Financial Aid Office, Eder Hall, Room 103 (816-271-4507). To obtain current information about VA benefits, your eligibility for benefits, rate and method of payment, or the address of the nearest regional office, call 1-888-442-4551 or check the GI Bill website, www.gibill.va.gov.
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