For veterans who are interested in attending PSU there
are a number of steps needed to make the transition as
smooth as possible. They need to apply for admissions,
apply for or transfer their Veterans Administration (VA)
education benefits, and contact the PSU Veterans
Coordinator. Planning is the key to making this transition
trouble free. Please allow a minimum of six to eight weeks
for processing of all applications.
For questions about using VA education benefits at PSU
contact Greg Flores, Interim Veterans Coordinator, 503-725-3876
or veteransservices@pdx.edu
Admissions
Students must be admitted or in the process of being
admitted to use veterans education benefits. To attend as
admitted students PSU requires that prospective students
submit an Application for
Admission. Students must be formally admitted to attend
a full time.
For admissions requirements and additional information
about applying to PSU contact the Admissions, Registration
& Records:
Send routine correspondence to: Admissions
Portland State University
PO Box 751
Portland, OR 97207-0751 Phone: 503-725-5535 Toll free: 1-800-547-8887, ext. 3511 Fax: 503-725-5525
Mail in support of admission application
materials (transcripts, etc): Admissions
Portland State University
PO Box 901
Portland, OR 97207-0901
Applying to use VA education benefits
First time users of veterans'
education benefits must complete the appropriate
application directly with the Veterans Administration (VA).
Most education programs allow student-veterans to submit
their application to the VA online. Since an online
application goes directly to the VA it is the fastest means
to getting benefits. The VA advises that student-veterans
allow six to eight weeks for processing first time
applications.
Since there are a number of different education programs
offered by the VA, student-veterans must know under which
program they desire to establish eligibility.
If student-veterans are uncertain for which program they
may be eligible, they should contact a
Veteran's Benefit Counselor at
1-888-GI-BILL-1 (1-888-442-4551).
Note: In the event student-veterans are eligible
under more than one program federal law prohibits using
more than one program at a time. The VA limits eligibility
under any program or subsequent combination of programs to
a maximum of 48 months.
Once student-veterans
have completed their registration for the term they must complete a
"Veterans Certification" form (blue form)
and submit it to the Veterans Certification Office in 104 Neuburger
Hall. The Certification Office will notify the VA that they are now
enrolled at PSU and they may now begin the payment process. Most VA
education programs require that monthly payments go directly to the
student-veterans. Both Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits and Vocational
Rehabilitation benefits are paid directly to the school.
NOTE: In
order to receive benefits student-veterans must submit a
certification form EVERY term. NO FORM means no
certification, which results in NO MONEY.
Mail: Portland State
University
ATTN: ARR/Veterans Certification
PO Box 751
Portland, OR 97207-0751
Transferring VA education benefits to PSU
If student-veterans have already established eligibility
for education benefits and used them at a school other than
PSU they do not need to reapply. Prior users need to
complete VA
Form 22-1995 to change their place of
education/training to PSU.
Student-veterans attending PSU under the
VA's Vocational Rehabilitation program
(Chapter 31) must work with their assigned vocational
rehabilitation counselors to transfer to PSU. All
student-veterans under the Chapter 31 program need
counselor approval prior to enrolling in (or transferring)
any education or training.
