The University of Toledo

Using the GI Bill

All new and transfer students who are registered for at least one "on campus" class and wish to receive veteran's benefits must come to the Military Service Center to initiate benefit payments. Please contact us for an appointment.

Military Service Center

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Main Campus

Rocket Hall Room 1529

Mail Stop 343
Phone: 419.530.1392
FAX: 419.530.1625

Students who are on active duty and interested in taking only distance learning classes; should contact the Office of Distance Learning at 419.530.8835 for more information on the Eileen Burg Distance Learning Scholarship.

Current Students

Complete the Veterans Request Form for the semester you wish to receive benefits. The completed form can be faxed, mailed or hand delivered to the Military Service Center after you have registered for classes. The Veteran's Request form may also be completed by e-mail. Contact Cheryl Karnikowski at Cheryl.Karnikowski@utoledo.edu.
If you have changed your major or your degree of study you must complete a Request for Change of Program or Place of Training VA Form 22-1995 . The form may be faxed, mailed or delivered to the MSC or mailed directly to the VA office in Buffalo, NY.

Dependent students(Chapter 35) need to fill out Dependents Request for Change of Program or Place of Training VA Form 22-5495.

New Students

Students who have never applied for or used the GI Bill must do the following:

Apply for VA education benefits by completing the Application for VA Education Benefits VA Form 22-1990 . This may be done in our office or online using the VONAPP.
Students must complete a Veterans Responsibility Form and Veterans Request Form and a Verification of Attendance Policy. Also, Post 9/11 students most also complete the Post 9/11 Student Responsibility Agreement.

Other items you may need to submit:

For GI Bill applicants (Chapter 33, Chapter 30 and Active Duty), you will need to submit a copy of your DD-214, member copy 4, from your discharge.
For National Guard/Reserve, you will need to submit a copy of your DD Form 2384-1 (Notice of Basic Eligibility) from your unit.
All students may need to submit documents proving participation in any of the following: Army or Navy College Fund, GI Bill Buy-Up (LES), or Kicker (contract).
Bank account information to enroll for direct deposit.

Transfer Students

Students who have used the GI Bill at another institution must do the following:

Fill out a Request for Change of Program or Place of Training VA Form 22-1995 . The form may be faxed, mailed, or delivered to the MSC or mailed directly to the VA office in Buffalo, NY.
Dependent students(Chapter 35) need to fill out Dependents Request for Change of Program or Place of Training VA Form 22-5495.
Complete the Veterans Request Form for the semester you wish to receive payment. Completed form can be faxed, mailed or hand delivered to the Military Service Center after you have registered for classes. The Veteran's Request form may also be completed by e-mail. Contact Cheryl Karnikowski at Cheryl.Karnikowski@utoledo.edu.
Complete a Verification of Attendance Policy.
Post 9/11 GI Bill students must complete the Post 9/11 Student Responsibility Agreement.