Veteran Educational Benefit Programs

The first step for veterans is to apply for benefits online with the Department of Veterans Affair via the Veterans ON-Line APPlication (VONAPP) Website (http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp). After completing this step, contact John Delaney, Financial Aid Counselor for Veterans by email or by calling (765) 455-9216.

The second step recommended for veterans is to apply for financial aid by submitted the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid. For additional information, please visit How to Apply.

For GI Bill information, please visit the United States Department of Veterans Affairs GI Bill Website (http://www.gibill.va.gov). This site includes a helpful question and answer section.

To self-certify your Chapter 30, 1606 or 1607 monthly verification of attendance with the VA, you can go to www.gibill.va.gov to access WAVE (Web Automated Verification of Enrollment). If you do not have Internet access, you can call (877) 823-2378 to verify your monthly attendance.

IU Kokomo is participating in Yellow Ribbon for one out of state veteran for a maximum of $1,000 per academic year with the VA matching the $1,000.

For information regarding the Yellow Ribbon Program click Yellow Ribbon Info

To apply for IU Kokomo's one Yellow Ribbon assistance click on Application

For information on how to obtain transcripts from

• ARMY/Reserve/National Guard
• NAVY/MARINES
• AIR FORCE

For general information about veterans benefits, see the following links:

• United States Department of Veterans Affairs
• Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs

If you are called to active duty while enrolled at IU Kokomo, please visit the official IU Reserves Called to Active Duty policy in regard to course withdrawal and refund of tuition and fees.

For information about financial aid to attend Indiana University Kokomo, contact John Delaney, financial aid counselor for veterans, by or by calling (765) 455-9216.