Using Your Military Benefits
Step 1: Apply for your VA education benefits at va.gov
First-time applicants: complete the online form 22-1990
(Application for VA Education Benefits)
If you have used benefits previously at another school,
complete the online form 22-1995 (Request for Change of
Program or Place of Training). It is important to complete this
form online in order to list St. Thomas as the school of
attendance, update your mailing address and confirm your
bank information. Please provide our office with a copy of the
complete 22-1995 form.
After the VA has approved and processed your application,
you will receive a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) letter from the
VA. Please provide a copy of the COE to our office.
Step 2: Provide a copy of your COE/Award letter to the Registrar’s Office
New students: After you have registered for your first
semester, you will receive an email requesting that you
complete a 7-question survey located on Murphy Online. This
survey is your authorization to use your benefits for the
upcoming academic year.
Continuing students: Please provide an updated copy of
your COE each academic year. Providing and updated award
letter will allow us to apply anticipated funds to your student
account prior to receiving payment from the VA. Should the VA
pay an amount that differs from our estimate, we will work
with the VA to determine why there is a discrepancy. Should it
be determined that the VA payment is correct, we will adjust
the amount on our account and you will be responsible for any
remaining charges.
Any finance charges assessed on the VA portion will be
reversed when payment is applied. If your eligibility is less
than 100%, it is recommended that students make payments
on their portion as soon as possible to avoid a finance charge.
You will receive an email requesting you complete a 7-
question survey located on Murphy Online. This survey is
your authorization to use your benefits for the upcoming
academic year
Have Questions?
Contact the Office of Student Data and Registrar for more information about Veteran benefits or certification.
Benefit Program Details
The University of St. Thomas is proud to continue a long tradition of supporting veterans and military families by participating in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Chapter 33 recipients at the 100% level are eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Program throughout their remaining months/days of benefits.
The Veteran's Administration (VA) will provide each Chapter 33 recipient attending a private college or university with a tuition and fee benefit of up to a set annual amount. For the 2023-24 academic year (August 1, 2023 through July 31, 2024), the maximum benefit from the Chapter 33 Benefits from the VA is $27,120.05. Once the maximum benefit amount of Chapter 33 benefit is reached the academic program at St. Thomas will cover 50% of the remaining tuition and fees through the Yellow Ribbon Program. The VA will match this amount through the VA Yellow Ribbon Match Program.
Veterans at the Chapter 33 benefits 100% level will automatically be accepted into the Yellow Ribbon program. There is no application required. Also, the university's participation in the Yellow Ribbon Program may be re-evaluated annually and the university may elect to change its funding commitment for this program or discontinue participation. Students awarded Yellow Ribbon benefits will continue to receive those benefits throughout their education at St. Thomas as long as they have remaining months/days of benefits.
The below information is effective as of August 1, 2023 for the 2023-24 Academic Year.
Verifying Your Enrollment
To receive your Chapter 30, 1606 or 1607 benefit payment, please verify your
enrollment at the end of each month during the semesters you are using your benefits
by completing the Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE) or by calling
(877) 823-2378.
Important Notice to Eligible Minnesota Veterans
The Minnesota G.I. Bill program was established in 2007 to provide postsecondary educational assistance to
eligible MN veterans and service members as well as eligible spouses and children of deceased or severely
disabled eligible MN veterans. Full-time undergraduate or graduate students may be eligible to receive up to
$1,000 per semester and part-time students can receive up to $500 per semester.
Review the entire list of eligibility requirements and to complete the online Minnesota GI Bill Application.
If you have questions about the MN GI Bill, please contact our Financial Aid Office at (651) 962-6550 or the
MN Office of Higher Education at (651) 259-3955.
School Certifying Officials
Nick Doten (Undergraduate Students)
Veterans Academic Counselor
Academic Counseling
Email: dote6519@stthomas.edu
Phone: (651) 962-6300
Office: MHC LL03
Nicole Brumley (Graduate Students)
Data Process Analyst
Office of Student Data and Registrar
Email: nicole.brumley@stthomas.edu
Phone: (651) 962-6700
Office: 34S
Veterans Resources
Minnesota Dept. of Veterans Affairs
20 W 12th St., Room 206
St. Paul, MN 55155
Phone: (651) 296-2562
mn.gov/mdva
Veterans Resource Office (Duane Bauer)
Higher Education Veterans Programs
State Veterans Service Bldg
20 W 12th St - 2nd Floor
St. Paul, MN 55155
Phone: (651) 757-1594
E-mail: duane.bauer@state.mn.us