VA Education Benefits
Our nation’s veterans have made sacrifices for our country, it citizens and our way of life. Spalding believes it is our privilege and duty to provide excellent services and a first-rate education to veterans. Spalding offers scholarships and assistance to ease the transition from military life to college. Please review the resources below to learn about support available to veterans.
VA Forms and Helpful Links
Applications for Chapter 30 & 33 Students
22-1990 – Application for VA Education Benefits
Applications for Chapter 35 Benefits
22-5490 – New, first time Application
VA Forms bank – Search by form number or title/keyword
Post 9/11 GI Bill® Information
VA education annual benefits are from August 1st to July 31st and based on when the term starts.
Chapter 33 students are required to verify attendance each month in order to get their Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) payment. Failure to certify will delay your payment.
Please visit
https://benefits.va.gov/gibill/isaksonroe/verification_of_enrollment.asp for additional information.
Post 9/11 Yellow Ribbon
Spalding University is a Yellow Ribbon participating school. The maximum Yellow Ribbon per student, per year at Spalding University is $7,500 for all eligible students. https://www.va.gov/education/yellow-ribbon-participating-schools/
Veterans Education Benefit Programs
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Military and Veteran Support Services
Academic Advising
Undergraduate Students: Military and veteran students entering as undergraduates will be assigned to an academic advisor in the Academic Support Services office, who will work with the student to develop a timeline to graduation and a calendar plan of their courses.
Jane Mostue, Director of Academic Advising & Student Success
Graduate Students: Military and veteran students entering a graduate program will be assigned to faculty advisor within their graduate program, who will work with the student to develop a timeline to graduation and a calendar plan of their courses.
Jennifer Gohmann, Registrar
Financial Aid Advising
For all Financial Aid advising and military tuition benefits, including the Yellow Ribbon Program for qualified veterans, contact the Financial Aid Office. The College Financing Plan, formerly known as Financial Aid Shopping Sheet, is administered through the Financial Aid Office.
Michelle Standridge, Director of Financial Aid Office
Mental Health Counseling
Mental health counseling is available through our Counseling and Psychological Services (CaPS). Contact CaPS with any inquiries regarding available mental health services or to schedule an appointment.
Dr. Allison From-Tapp, Senior Director of Health and Wellness
Disability Services Counseling
Military students have access to disability counseling to assist with student success in the completion of their studies.
Dr. Katherine Walker Payne, Director, Center for Accessibility and Learning Equity
Military and Veteran Student Organization
Student Veterans of America, Spalding University Chapter
Dr. Pattie Dillon, faculty advisor
Contact Information
For questions about your VA Education Benefits, please contact va@spalding.edu.