Veteran Education Benefits

To apply for veteran education benefits at Hood College, incoming first-year students should:

• Apply for admission to Hood College  and choose an approved program of study.
• Complete the Veterans Online Application (VONAPP).
• Submit a signed copy of the VONAPP application along with a copy of your DD-214 to the financial aid office.
• Schedule an appointment with the Office of Admission.  At this meeting, you will discuss the following:
  • VA Requirements
  • Academic programs
  • College resources and services
  • Placement testing: you may need to take placement tests for reading, writing, and mathematical skills
• After you have submitted transcripts, been accepted to Hood College and completed placement tests, you will select courses and register for classes.

To apply for veteran education benefits at Hood College, incoming transfer students (who have previously attended another college or university) should:

• Apply for admission to Hood College and choose an approved program of study.
• Have official copies of all college/university transcripts submitted to the Office of Admission for evaluation.
• Complete VA Form 22-1995 (veterans) or VA Form 22-5495 (dependents).
• Submit a and Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) and a copy of your DD-214 (veterans) to the Office of Financial Aid.
• Schedule an appointment with the Office of Admission.  At this meeting, you will discuss the following:
  • VA Requirements
  • Academic programs
  • College resources and services
  • Placement testing: you will need to take placement tests for reading, writing, and mathematical skills if you have not met the prerequisites elsewhere.
• After you have submitted transcripts, been accepted to Hood College and completed placement tests, you will select courses and register for classes.
• Submit a Declaration of Intent to the financial aid office to ensure appropriate approval of benefits.

Chapter 30 – Montgomery GI Bill™ (Active Duty)*

Chapter 31 – Vocational Rehabilitation

Chapter 32 – Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)

Chapter 33 – Post 9/11 GI Bill™ + Forever GI Bill™ for service-members who were discharged after 1/1/2013

Chapter 35 – Survivors’ and Dependents’ Education Assistance Program

Chapter 1606 – Montgomery GI Bill™ (Selected Reserve)

Yellow Ribbon Program - Students who qualify for the 100% eligibility tier of the Chapter 33 (Forever) GI Bill™ and have used their annual VA tuition funding—but still have remaining months of eligibility—may be eligible for additional support through the Yellow Ribbon Program. For the 2025–2026 academic year, the VA tuition cap for private institutions is $29,920.95. Hood College awards up to $12,000 in Yellow Ribbon funding for eligible students.

*GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.