Getting Started
Application for Benefits
You may apply for or switch your GI Bill benefits to the University of Louisville at www.va.gov.
- To apply, click "Apply for Education Benefits"
- To switch your benefits to the University of Louisville, click "Change Your Current Education Benefits"
Active Duty/Veterans
Post 9/11 GI Bill: 22-1990
Chapter 30 Active Duty GI Bill: 22-1990
Spouse/Dependents
Post 9/11 GI Bill Transferee: 22-1990e
Chapter 35 Dependents Education Assistance: 22-5490
You will need to apply for your benefits no later than the date provided below to allow for plenty of time to process your application benefits. However, applying by this date does not guarantee that your application will be processed before the semester begins. Upon approval, the student will receive a CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY verifying the amount of benefits and months of entitlement available. The VA Certifying Official will need a copy for your file
Fall: July 1
Spring: November 1
Summer: March 1
Section 702
Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Department of Veteran Affairs is required to establish eligibility.
Enacted by Congress as of 7/1/2015
- State of Kentucky's application section 702
- Section 7, (4): A person eligible for benefits under the federal Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008, 38 U.S.C. 3301-3325, or any other educational benefits provided under Title 38 of the United States Code shall be entitled to Kentucky resident status for purposes of tuition charged at state-supported institutions.
GI Bill Benefits
Chapter 30 Active Duty GI Bill
Chapter 33 Post-9/11 GI Bill