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Veteran's GI Bill Information
How to apply for your benefits:
Welcome to Lake Superior College!
**You are responsible to communicate any changes in your enrollment or program to the VA Certifying Official as soon as the change is made.**
The process of receiving GI Bill educational benefits are:
1. You complete the admissions application process at Lake Superior College and are accepted into a degree program.
2. You apply for your GI Bill benefits with the Department of Veterans Affairs @ www.gibill.va.gov using form 22-1990 (22-5490 for dependents). The online version (VONAPP) is available as well.
3. Submit your DD-214, NOBE if you have one, kicker paperwork if applicable and the Veterans Information Sheet to the VA Certifying Official.
4. You will receive an acceptance letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs: Certificate of Eligibility (form 22-0557).
5. Register for courses that fit into your declared program, the VA will not pay for any courses that do not go toward your declared major.
**You are responsible to communicate any changes in your enrollment or program to the VA Certifying Official as soon as the change is made.**
6. You must do a self-certification through the WAVE for chapters 1606, 1607 and 30 (NOT Ch. 31 or 35) or @ 1-877-823-2378 on the last day of each month of attendance (or later).
7. Payment of benefits after the initial 30 days of the semester, initiated by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The check is sent directly to you via direct deposit or mail.
You should review the attached information and keep it as a reference. Also, make yourself aware of all of the services that are available to you from the Department of Veterans Affairs, @ www.gibill.va.gov
8. Please visit our Veteran's Resource Center for additional veteran information.
LaNita Robinson, Veteran's Certifying Official
Lake Superior College 218-733-7616 l.robinson@lsc.edu
