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GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by the VA is available online.

If you've never received GI Bill Benefits, you'll need to complete VA Form 22-1990. This form is the application for chapters 30, 32, 33, 1606 and 1607. After the VA has determined you're eligible, BSC will need a copy of your certificate of eligibility to certify your enrollment in the college. Prior to receipt of your certificate of eligibility, BSC can pre-certify your enrollment if you bring a copy of your application along with a copy of your NOBE or DD-214 to the BSC Veterans Services office in Schafer Hall 135. It is also helpful to submit a copy of your Kicker Contract, if you have one. The most commonly used education benefits are:

Chapter 30 - Active Duty
Chapter 33 - Post 911 GI Bill     
 - www.military.com/gi-bill-calculator/?ESRC=mr.nl

Chapter 1606 - Guard/Reserve - active duty less than 90 days

     • To apply online go to www.benefits.va.gov/gibill or visit with your BSC Veterans Office located in the National Energy of Excellence building in room 346 or at 701-224-2576.

     • Resources:
       - VA Education Office 1-888-442-4551    
       - www.gibill.va.gov
       - Order DD214 online

Chapter 31 - Vocational Rehabilitation for those with a service connected disability. For more information and application procedures, please call 1-800-827-1000.

Chapter 35 - Survivors and Dependents - Survivors and Dependents - Complete VA Form 22-5490. Your county Veterans Service office can help secure the needed VA records when applying for this benefit.

Burleigh County Veterans Service Office
221 N 5th St
Bismarck, ND 58501
Phone: 701-222-6698

Morton/Oliver County Veteran Services Office
210 2nd Ave NW
Mandan, ND 58554
Phone: 701-667-3365

If you have previously used your GI Bill education benefits while attending another college, you are transferring to BSC, and you wish to continue with the benefits, you must complete the Change of Program/Place of Training form which is VA Form 22-1995.

Allow 60 - 90 days for the VA to process your initial application and any subsequent changes in status regarding enrollment or benefit chapter.  If you haven't heard from them, call the VA at 1-888-442-4551.

Contact the BSC Veterans Services Office with questions or concerns you may have during the process.