Welcome to ISU steps for using VA Education Benefits
Checklist for Veterans, Service Members, and Dependents
Apply online for admission to ISU (apply.isu.edu)
Academic Students, (208) 282-2475
- Undergraduate App. (less than 14 college credits)
- Transfer Application (more than 14 college credits)
- Former ISU Student Application
- Post Baccalaureate Application
College of Technology, (208) 282-2662
- Professional Technical Application
Apply online for VA Benefits through www.gibill.va.gov
If you do not apply online fill out and submit paper forms to The Office of the Registrar
- GI Bill use Form 22-1990
- Post-9/11 Dependent use Form 22-1990e
- DEA use Form 22-5490
- Voc Rehab use Form 28-1990
- 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.
Send in official transcripts
- New freshmen - High School or GED
- Transfer Students - All College Transcripts
- Military Transcripts (optional)
Apply for Financial Aid (optional, once a year)
- www.fafsa.ed.gov (ISU school code 001620)
Things to do EVERY SEMESTER
Meet with an Advisor
- Central Academic Advising
(208) 282-3277 or (208) 282-7800 (IF)
www.isu.edu/advising - College of Technology
(208) 282-2622
www.isu.edu/ctech
Register for Classes
- Register for classes using BengalWeb
- To view course offerings at ISU use the online Class Schedule
Submit a VA Registration Form
- If you want to receive 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