How to Use the GI Bill for Online Bible Degrees

GI benefits can be used by military members to pay for their general educational costs while obtaining an associate's or bachelor's online bible degree at a college or university. The Department of Veteran's Affairs is in charge of administering GI Bill educational benefits. There are a number of different GI Bill educational benefit programs available to active duty, reserve and discharged military members. Benefits are based upon which school and program you select, whether you are a full-time, half-time or greater student, the amount of time you served in the military, the branch you served in and your rank.

Things You'll Need

  • Social security number
  • Date of entry of service and date of discharge
  • Form DD214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty
  • VA Form 22-1990
  • VA Form 22-1999
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Instructions

  1. Determining Benefits

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      You must select a school that has been approved by the VA.

      Visit the VA GI Bill website to select your GI Bill program and compare benefits. You may qualify for more than one program. The VA offers free educational counseling to help Veterans select the best educational program and benefits for their online bible degrees.

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      Check the GI Bill approved schools list at the GI Bill website under the "Find a School" category by clicking the approved education program link. Type in the name of the institution and/or the state where you reside and a list of schools offering bible degrees will appear. Click on the link to the school for information. You will also have to go to each school's website to find out if they offer online bible degree programs so you can select a school.

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      Apply for your VA educational benefits online by completing the VA Form 22-1990 at the GI Bill website by using the Veteran's Online Application and following the prompts, or by calling the VA and asking them to mail you an application. You can also obtain the application from the financial aid department at your school by calling them or visiting the school.

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      Complete an enrollment application with your school. Have your school submit the VA Form 22-1999, Enrollment Certification directly to the VA for approval. Wait for approval from your online bible school regarding eligibility and enrollment and approval from the VA regarding your application for benefits. Once all approvals have been obtained, you can start your online bible degree program.

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