Chaminade University of Honolulu welcomes service members and their dependents to our Chaminade ‘ohana. Follow the steps below to start your VA education benefits process.
1. Check your program’s eligibility.
The VA has set up lists of programs they have approved for each university, which you can access through their Web Enabled Approval Management System (WEAMS) Institution Search tool. Please note that if a program is not listed, the VA will not cover the costs of the program.
2. Apply for VA education benefits.
Apply for VA education benefits via VA.gov: How to Apply. If approved, you will receive an eligibility letter from the VA.
- If you apply for a GI Bill, you will receive a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) by mail
- If you apply for Veteran Readiness and Employment Benefits (VR&E), you will receive a VR-67 Decision Letter from a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
If you are unable to access the online application, call the VA’s Education Call Center and request that an application be mailed to you.
3. Transfer credit evaluation.
The VA requires you to submit official transcripts from each post-secondary institution you have attended, including military transcripts for Veterans/Service Members, directly to the appropriate Admissions Office for a transfer credit evaluation.
It is your responsibility to ensure timely submission of your official transcripts to determine the number of transferable credits that will be counted towards your degree prior to requesting benefits.
Army, Marine Corps, Navy, & Coast Guard transcripts
Request your transcript: Joint Services Transcripts (JST)
Undergraduate and Graduate students using JST must send application materials to:
[email protected]
or:
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Office of Admissions
3140 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
Air Force & Space Force transcripts
Request your transcript: Community College of the Air Force (CCAF)
Undergraduate and Graduate students using JST must send application materials to:
[email protected]
or:
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Office of Admissions
3140 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
4. Submit Your VA Confirmation.
You must send your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) or VR&E Decision Letter or Authorization to the Office of Financial Aid. Once we receive your COE, an email notification will be sent to your Chaminade student email.
Chapter 30, 33, 35 and 1606
- To request a duplicate COE, contact the VA’s Education Call Center or submit an online inquiry using Ask VA
- Post-9/11 GI Bill ONLY – In lieu of the COE:
- Decision Letter (if you applied online)
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- A VR-67 Positive Decision Letter or an Authorization will be provided to you by your VR&E Counselor
5. Check the class schedule guidelines.
Please note that the VA will only pay for certain classes. It is important to prepare your class schedule according to the certification guidelines. Check the Class Schedule Guidelines page.
We encourage you to meet with your Academic Advisor to build and verify your class schedule. Let your advisor know that you are using VA benefits.
6. Request certification.
After you register for classes, you can request certification via webform. Visit the Request Certification page.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at [email protected] or (808) 735-4780.