Welcome to ISU, steps for using VA Education Benefits:
Apply online for VA Education Benefits, www.gibill.va.gov
Applying on the VA's website is the preferred method; however you may click on the links below and fill out a paper application. Please return all paper applications directly to the VA or to the VA Certifying Official at ISU.
- GI Bill use VA Form 22-1990
- Dependents use VA Form 22-5490
- ToE Students VA Form 22-1990e
- Voc Rehab use Form 28-1900
- Transferring GI Bill use Form 22-1995
- Transferring DEA use Form 22-5495
It takes 6-10 weeks for the VA to determine your eligibility. If you are eligible for benefits, you will receive a Certificate of Eligibility that you MUST submit to the VA Certifying Official to continue receiving VA Education Benefits.
Apply online for admission to ISU, apply.isu.edu
Academic Students, (208) 282-2475:
- Undergraduate Application (less than 14 college credits)
- Transfer Application (more than 14 college credits)
- Former ISU Student Application
- Post Baccalaureate Application
College of Technology, (208) 282-2622:
- Professional Technical Application
Send in Official Transcripts
If you have more than 14 college credits you must send all official college transcripts to the Office of Admisions. If you have less than 14 college credits you must send in all official college and high school/GED transcripts to the Office of Admissions.
Military transcripts are optional:
- Army, AARTS Transcripts
- Navy and Marine Corps, SMART Transcript
- Air Force, CCAF Transcripts
- Coast Guard, USCG Transcript
Apply for Federal Financial Aid, www.fafsa.ed.gov
- ISU school code 001620
Things to do EVERY SEMESTER
Meet with an Advisor
- Central Academic Advising, www.isu.edu/advising
Pocatello Campus (208) 282-3277
Idaho Falls Campus (208) 282-7800
Meridian Campus (208) 282-1700 or in Boise (208) 373-1700
Twin Falls Campus (208) 282-4840 or in Twin Falls (208) 736-2101 - College of Technology, www.isu.edu/ctech
Pocatello Campus (208) 282-2622
Register for Classes
- Register for classes using BengalWeb
- To view course offerings at ISU use the online Class Schedule
Submit a VA Registration Form
- To activate your VA Education Benefits, you must complete and submit a VA Registration Form after you register for classes.
Apply for Tuition Assistance (if eligible)
- Army Reserves or National Guard www.goarmyed.com