VA Educational Benefits

To use VA educational benefits at Excelsior you must:

  • Qualify with the VA for educational benefits.
  • Enroll in an Excelsior degree-seeking program.
  • Take courses that apply toward your remaining degree requirements.

Benefit Resources

Visit the Veterans Online Application

It’s a new and improved replacement for Veterans Online Application (VONAPP) to navigates you through the application process.

Register for a VA eBenefits account

Then log into to www.ebenefits@va.gov to print DD-214s, view payment status, and check the amount of remaining entitlement.

Current VA Educational Benefits Programs

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) administers all of the educational programs listed below. Many veterans and active duty personnel can qualify for more than one of these benefits.

Forever GI Bill®– Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act

Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33)

Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (MGIB – AD Chapter 30)

Montgomery GI Bill Select Reserve (MGIB – SR Chapter 1606)

Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP – Chapter 1607)

Survivors and Dependent Assistance (DEA – Chapter 35)

Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (VR&E – Chapter 31)