GI Bill/Financial Aid
Student veterans should contact Gina Lee, Office of Human Resources, Veterans Affairs, to apply for the GI Bill through Ohio State. Veterans Affairs will help you find the correct application forms and coordinate your benefit. To apply, a student must be accepted and registered at The Ohio State University. For detailed information on the GI Bill and other education assistance programs, visit the GI Bill Website.
A veteran student applying for benefits for the first time needs VA Form 1990 for application and may require a County Recorders certified copy of the DD214
A dependent student applying for benefits for the first time needs VA Form 5490 for application. If the dependent student has used benefits before, VA Form 5495 (Change of Place) is necessary in place of the application.
Reservist and National Guard (Chapter 1606) applicants need DD Form 2384 (Notice of Basic Eligibility) along with their application.
Because of possible alterations to the DD214, the Department of Veterans Affairs suggests original copies of the DD214 be registered at your local county Recorder's Office for safekeeping and for official copies to be made for future needs.
Forms are available through Veterans Affairs, or at the GI Bill Website.
