VA Education Benefits

Types of Education Benefits

While you are the only person who can choose which program meets your needs, the Veteran Services Team will help answer some of your questions. Keep these tips in mind:

Service members may qualify for more than one education benefits program, including those listed below.
Depending on your circumstances, one of these programs may give you better benefits than the others.
Explore the https://www.va.gov/education/ website for answers and comparisons of each of the benefits:
- DEA - Survivors & Dependents Assistance (Chapter 35)
- VEAP - Veterans Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 32)
- Montgomery-SR - Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606)
- AD Montgomery Active Duty (Chapter 30)
- Post-911 (Chapter 33)
- VR&E - Veteran Readiness & Employment (Chapter 31)
Compare aid packages offered by different educational institutions GI Bill® Comparison Tool.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Getting Started with VA Education Benefits

Visit VA education and training benefits to complete all required Department of Veterans Affairs documents.
Submit an Admissions Application to Bellevue University.
Submit a Veterans Education Form (VEF)
Submit a VA Certificate of Eligibility
Bellevue University requires all students who plan to utilize Veterans Education Benefits* to submit a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) or Award Letter to [email protected] prior to the start of term and annually thereafter. Bellevue University will require a current COE or Award Letter annually upon expiration of the first submission.
*This requirement does not apply to Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E).
Forward all college transcripts and military training records to:
- Bellevue University
- ATTN: Student Records
- 1000 Galvin Road South
- Bellevue, NE 68005-3098
Visit Disability Services, if applicable.

Public Law 115 - 407 - Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018, Section 103:

For any students using VA Chapter 33 (Post 9/11) or Chapter 31 (Vocational Readiness & Employment) Education Benefits*, payment to the institution is pending from the VA (up to 90 days), the school will not:

Prevent their enrollment.
Assess a late penalty fee.
Require they secure alternative or additional funding.
Deny their access to any resources (access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities) available to other students who have satisfied their tuition and fee bills to the institution.

To qualify for this provision, such students are required to:

Produce a VA Certificate of Eligibility or a VA Statement of Benefits by the first day of class.
Provide the school a request to be certified. Bellevue University Veteran Education Form, VEF
Provide any additional information needed to properly certify the enrollment as described in the school’s institutional policies.

*This restriction does not apply in cases where the student owes additional payment to Bellevue University beyond the amount of the tuition and fee payment from the VA.

Section 1018 of Public Law 116-315, Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans’ Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020:

Bellevue University provides a personalized College Financing Plan for every new student eligible for Veterans Education Benefits prior to enrollment in classes in compliance with Section 1018 of Public Law 116-315, Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans’ Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020.
Updated College Financing Plans are provided to continuing students 15 days after publishing tuition rates for each new fiscal year. Students may request an updated College Financing Plan from Bellevue University through their Student Coach at any time to incorporate new or updated information.
Bellevue University maintains policies that informs students eligible for Veterans Education Benefits of the availability of federal financial aid, not administered by VA that is offered by the institution.
Bellevue University informs students eligible for Veterans Education Benefits of the potential eligibility for other federal financial aid before packaging or arranging student loans or alternative financing.
Bellevue University prohibits automatic renewal in a course and/or programs for students eligible for Veterans Education Benefits.
Bellevue University ensures each student eligible for Veterans Education Benefits approves of the enrollment in a course.
Bellevue University allows enrolled members of the Armed Forces, including reserve components and National Guard to be readmitted if such members are temporarily unavailable or must suspend enrollment by reason of serving in the Armed Forces.
Bellevue University accommodates short absences for such services in the Armed Forces.
Bellevue University provides covered individuals the requirements for graduation and a graduation timeline.
Bellevue University, as an accredited educational institution, obtains approval of the respective accrediting agency for each new course or program.
Bellevue University assigns a designated employee of the educational institution to serve as a point of contact for student eligible for Veterans Education Benefits and family members seeking assistance with: Academic Counseling, Financial Counseling, Disability Counseling, other information regarding completing a course of education at the education institution.

Veteran Educational Benefits Services

Contact the Veteran Services Team in the OneStop Welcome Center to speak to a Veterans Benefits Coordinator, or contact the VA Team at:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1.402.557.7329, or 1.800.756.7920
VA Regional Office for Nebraska: 1.888.442.4551

Navigating the VA educational benefits requirements can be daunting so the Veteran Services Team at Bellevue University is here to help you through that process.

Veteran Services helps with:

VA education benefits
Advising over the phone or in-person
Certification of enrollment
Arranging for tutorial assistance
Resources for part-time work-study employment
Special Veteran programs and services as needed

Veteran Education Extension Campus Locations

Bellevue University at Central Community College
3134 W. Hwy 34, Room 247
Grand Island, NE 68802
Bellevue University at Mid-Plains Community College
Walsh Brady Hall-Room 213Z
1205 East Third Street
McCook, NE 69001
Bellevue University at Northeast Community College
Lifelong Learning Center
601 East Benjamin Ave. Suite 150
Norfolk, NE 68701
Bellevue University at Southeast Community College
Room UB 101A
8800 O Street
Lincoln, NE 68520
Bellevue University at Western Nebraska Community College
1601 East 27th Street
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
Offutt Air Force Base
106 Peacekeeper Drive Build C Room 222
Offutt AFB, NE 68113
Bellevue University at Lozier Professional Center
2810 N. 118th Street
Omaha, NE 68164
Bellevue University Mid-Plains Community College
Room 140, 601 West State Farm Road
North Platte, NE 69101

Important Considerations

You must be a degree-seeking student.
You must declare a major by the time you accumulate 60 credit hours (this number includes transfer hours).
Generally, VA will not pay for courses that are not required for your program of study or count toward your graduation requirements. (By law, Bellevue University cannot certify elective courses in excess of that number. See the Curriculum page for your individual degree for credit hour summary.)
Benefits are not payable for repeating a course that has been successfully completed.
Benefits are not payable for repeating courses solely to raise your cumulative grade point average (GPA).
It is your responsibility to ensure that courses you take comply fully with VA requirements.