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Veteran Students<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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EOU Online for Military and Veterans<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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There\u2019s a reason EOU is among the top 15% of military friendly schools nationwide. If you\u2019re a veteran, on active duty or a member of a military family, EOU is a great fit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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 \u201cPrinciples of Excellence\u201d outlined in Executive Order 13607.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Prospective Students <\/h2>
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STEP I: <\/strong>Apply for EOU Admission<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Submit all official transcripts \u2013 including your Military Training Transcripts<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

STEP 2: <\/strong>Apply for Student Federal Aid<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

EOU Federal school code is 003193<\/p>\n\n\n\n

STEP 3: <\/strong>Apply for military education benefits<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. Review your options for the military education benefits based on your eligibility
B. Apply online for your GI Bill\u00ae benefits<\/a>
C. Contact appropriate EOU representative for support:
Dorothy Jones<\/a> at djones@eou.edu \u2013 EOU Certifying Official, Chapter 33, 35, 30, 31, 1606 & 1607<\/em>
Third Party Billing<\/a> at thirdpartybilling@eou.edu  \u2013 Military Tuition Assistance, Chapter\u2019s 31 & 33<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

STEP 4:<\/strong> Admitted? Congrats! Connect with your academic adviser:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. On campus students here<\/a>
B. Online Students: Kerry Thompson<\/a> at kjthompson@eou.edu, Military\/Veterans Coordinator<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

New\/Transfer Students<\/h2>
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Have you already applied for your VA benefits or used them elsewhere?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact Dorothy Jones – Certifying Official<\/strong><\/em> OR Kerry Thompson-Military\/Veteran
Coordinator<\/em><\/strong> to provide your Certificate of Eligibility letter, Enrollment Verification form,
Rights & Responsivities form and any other benefit related documents<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chapter 31 recipients: Your case manager will generate a PO that is sent to EOU approving your benefits.<\/em>
After it is received, you will be certified for the appropriate term. Please submit a signed Rights & Responsibilities form<\/a>. (link to forms section)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Continuing Students<\/h2>
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You have a VA file @ EOU and are receiving benefits<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each term or for entire academic year you MUST complete the Enrollment
Certification Notification form<\/a> and return to the School Certifying Official. If you don\u2019t,
you WILL NOT BE CERTIFIED for the term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Who to contact<\/h2>
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Dorothy Jones<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

EOU Veterans Certifying Official,
[VA certification of all chapters, use of benefits, general GI Bill\u00ae questions] <\/em>
Inlow Hall 105 – Registrar’s Office
djones@eou.edu<\/a>
541-962-3607
Fax: 541-962-3799<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kimberly Zollman<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

(Third Party Billing \/ Military Tuition Assistance)
Inlow Hall, 101G – Student Accounts
thirdpartybilling@eou.edu<\/a>
541-962-3306
Fax: 541-962-3872<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kerry Thompson<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Military\/Veteran Coordinator [Advisor & VA work-study supervisor]<\/em>
kjthompson@eou.edu<\/a>
541-289-2841<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EOU Career Services Center<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

careers@eou.edu<\/a>
541-962-3711
Career Services Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disability Services Office<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

disabsvc@eou.edu<\/a>
541-962-3081
Disability Services Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Financial Aid Office<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

fao@eou.edu<\/a>
541-962-3550
Financial Aid Office Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

VA Muskogee Regional Processing Center<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Education Benefits questions<\/strong>: 1-888-442-4551 7a-7p M-F Central time
www.benefits.va.gov\/<\/a>
Debt Management Center<\/strong>: 1-800-827-0648<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monthly Verification of Attendance<\/strong> (Ch. 30, 1606): 1-877-823-2378 or online at https:\/\/www.gibill.va.gov\/wave\/index.do<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other VA Benefits<\/strong>: 1-800-827-1000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Needing Information?<\/h2>\n

Check out our recourses page that includes information about assistance, benefits and compliance<\/p>\n

EOU’s Resources Page<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Financial Assistance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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