Veteran Students
Veteran Students
There’s a reason EOU is among the top 15% of military friendly schools nationwide. If you’re a veteran, on active duty or a member of a military family, EOU is a great fit!
EOU works to provide resources, credit for military service, scholarships and benefits for spouses and dependents. EOU is a member of the Service Members Opportunity Colleges and committed to upholding the “Principles of Excellence” outlined in Executive Order 13607.
Prospective Students
STEP I: Apply for EOU Admission
Submit all official transcripts – including your Military Training Transcripts
STEP 2: Apply for Student Federal Aid
EOU Federal school code is 003193
STEP 3: Apply for military education benefits
A. Review your options for the military education benefits based on your eligibility
B. Apply online for your GI Bill® benefits
C. Contact appropriate EOU representative for support:
Dorothy Jones at djones@eou.edu – EOU Certifying Official, Chapter 33, 35, 30, 31, 1606 & 1607
Third Party Billing at thirdpartybilling@eou.edu – Military Tuition Assistance, Chapter’s 31 & 33
STEP 4: Admitted? Congrats! Connect with your academic adviser:
A. On campus students here
B. Online Students: Kerry Thompson at kjthompson@eou.edu, Military/Veterans Coordinator
New/Transfer Students
Have you already applied for your VA benefits or used them elsewhere?
Contact Dorothy Jones – Certifying Official OR Kerry Thompson-Military/Veteran
Coordinator to provide your Certificate of Eligibility letter, Enrollment Verification form,
Rights & Responsivities form and any other benefit related documents
Complete the CHANGE OF PROGRAM OR PLACE OF TRAINING form appropriate to the
benefit you are using i.e. form 22-1995 or 22-5495
Chapter 31 recipients: Your case manager will generate a PO that is sent to EOU approving your benefits.
After it is received, you will be certified for the appropriate term. Please submit a signed Rights & Responsibilities form. (link to forms section)
Continuing Students
You have a VA file @ EOU and are receiving benefits
Each term or for entire academic year you MUST complete the Enrollment
Certification Notification form and return to the School Certifying Official. If you don’t,
you WILL NOT BE CERTIFIED for the term.
Complete and submit a PSL if you are taking additional classes at another
institution for the same term. Must be submitted prior to start of term.
Who to contact
Dorothy Jones
EOU Veterans Certifying Official,
[VA certification of all chapters, use of benefits, general GI Bill® questions]
Inlow Hall 105 – Registrar’s Office
djones@eou.edu
541-962-3607
Fax: 541-962-3799
Kimberly Zollman
(Third Party Billing / Military Tuition Assistance)
Inlow Hall, 101G – Student Accounts
thirdpartybilling@eou.edu
541-962-3306
Fax: 541-962-3872
Kerry Thompson
Military/Veteran Coordinator [Advisor & VA work-study supervisor]
kjthompson@eou.edu
541-289-2841
EOU Career Services Center
careers@eou.edu
541-962-3711
Career Services Website
Disability Services Office
disabsvc@eou.edu
541-962-3081
Disability Services Website
Financial Aid Office
fao@eou.edu
541-962-3550
Financial Aid Office Website
VA Muskogee Regional Processing Center
Education Benefits questions: 1-888-442-4551 7a-7p M-F Central time
www.benefits.va.gov/
Debt Management Center: 1-800-827-0648
Monthly Verification of Attendance (Ch. 30, 1606): 1-877-823-2378 or online at https://www.gibill.va.gov/wave/index.do
Other VA Benefits: 1-800-827-1000
Needing Information?
Check out our recourses page that includes information about assistance, benefits and compliance
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