Salve Regina University

For Chapter 33 recipients only, the VA will reimburse for the graduation application fee. This does not include cap and gown rental.

If you are receiving benefits under Chapter 30, you need to inform the VA each month that you are still enrolled at Salve Regina - this is called certifying your enrollment. You can do this by using their online Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE) system or by calling the toll-free interactive voice response telephone line at (877) 823-2378.

Note: If you are receiving benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33), DEA (Chapter 35), REAP (Chapter 1607) or VEAP (Chapter 32), you do not need to verify your attendance in this manner.

You do not need to be enrolled full time. However, your enrollment does affect the amount of your VA educational benefits. Payment rates can be found on the Veterans Affairs website or by calling (888) 442-4551.

For Chapter 30 and Chapter 1606 recipients, you can check online through the Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE) system, or call (888) 442-4551. For all other benefits, call the (888) 442-4551 VA helpline.

• The Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) for those who served at least 30 consecutive days on active duty after Sept. 10, 2001.
• The Post-9/11 Yellow Ribbon program. The student must be a veteran receiving benefits at the 100 percent benefit rate payable, a transfer-of-entitlement eligible dependent child or a transfer-of-entitlement eligible spouse of a veteran.
• The Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty (Chapter 30) for those who enlisted after July 1, 1985.
• The Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606) part of the GI Bill effective July 1, 1985.
• The Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 35) for the spouse and children of deceased or disabled veterans.
• The Vocational Rehabilitation Program (Chapter 31) for disabled veterans approved by the VA for study at Salve Regina.

• Contact the VA. For official guidance to your VA benefits, contact your local VA office, call (888) 442-4551 or visit www.gibill.va.gov.
• Apply for admission. Contact our admissions offices for information on how to apply. You can reach us online at www.salve.edu/admissions, or call (401) 341-2908 for undergraduate admissions or (800) 637-0002 for graduate studies and continuing education.
• Submit a copy of your VA benefit application or certificate of eligibility (COE) to the Office of the Registrar. Application forms are available online at www.gibill.va.gov.

Most VA students at Salve Regina apply for benefits using one of the following:

• 22-1990 Application for VA Education Benefits. Use this form if you will be using VA benefits for the first time under the Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty or Select Reserve, as well as VEAP (Post-Vietnam Era) benefits. This form is used for benefits under Chapters 30, 32, 33, 1606 and 1607.
• 22-1995 Request for Change of VA Education Program or Place of Training. Use this form if you have previously received VA benefits at another college or university, or if you are changing from one program to another, such as from a bachelor's to a master's program. (Chapter 35 students use 22-5495 for this.)
• 22-5490 Application for Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance. Use this form if you are the son, daughter or spouse of a qualified veteran. This is used for benefits under Chapter 35.
• 22-5495 Request for Change of VA Education Program or Place of Training - Survivors and Dependents. Use this form if you are the son, daughter or spouse of a qualified veteran, and have previously received VA benefits at another college or university, or if you are changing from one program to another, such as from a bachelor's to a master's program. This is used for benefits under Chapter 35.

You will need to contact the VA office to see if you have any benefits remaining.

Yes. If you are eligible for CH33 (Post-9/11) at the 100 percent rate, you may also be eligible for the Yellow Ribbon component of this chapter. If this is the case, call the Office of the Registrar at (401) 341-2943 and we will forward the Yellow Ribbon application to you. Remember, you must provide verification of 100 percent eligibility before you can apply. Active duty personnel and their spouses are not eligible for Yellow Ribbon.