THE OFFICE OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
The Office of Veterans Affairs at Allen University
At Allen University, the Office of Veterans Affairs supports veterans, their dependents, and active-duty service members in achieving their educational and career goals. In collaboration with the Office of Records and Registration, we act as the liaison between the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and our student community. Our mission revolves around three core tenets: availability, accuracy, and unparalleled service, focusing on educational benefits, certification of enrollments, and tracking academic progress.
Educational Benefits for Veterans and Dependents
Chapter 30: For veterans who entered active duty after June 30, 1985, have completed at least two years of continuous active service, contributed $1200 to the program, and received an honorable discharge.
Chapter 1606 (Selected Reserve): Applicable to those who have committed to at least six years in the Selective Reserve after June 30, 1985, and have completed high school or obtained a GED. For more details, visit the GI Bill® Website.
Chapter 35 (Dependents Educational Assistance Program): Benefits extend to dependents and survivors of certain veterans who are either 100% disabled due to service, have died from a service-connected cause, or were prisoners of war. For more information, visit the GI Bill® Website.
Chapter 31 (Vocational Rehabilitation): For veterans declared disabled by the Department of Veterans Affairs due to a service-related injury. Contact your assigned case manager for more details.
Chapter 33 (Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008): For individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service post-September 11, 2001, or those discharged with a service-connected disability. Visit the Department of Veterans Affairs Website for further information.
Getting Started at Allen University
New Students
Complete the Veterans On-line Application (VONAPP) through the Department of Veterans Affairs Website.
If eligible for Chapters 30, 33, 1606, or 1607, complete Form 22-1990.
Dependents under Chapter 35 should complete Form 22-5490.
For Chapter 31 benefits, contact your Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor before enrollment. Submit Form 28-1905 to the VA Coordinator.
Submission Details
Forward all required documentation via email, mail, or in person to:
Allen University Veterans Office
ATTN: Brittani Keaton
1530 Harden Street
Columbia, SC 29204
Email: bkeaton@allenuniversity.edu
Phone: 803-376-5827
Processing by the Department of Veterans Affairs can take 6 to 8 weeks. To ensure a smooth transition, new students for the Spring Semester should complete their applications by December 1, and those entering in the Fall should do so by June 1. Once your benefits letter is received, please submit it immediately to the VA Coordinator.