Veteran Educational Benefits (VA)
American Sentinel University is approved to accept students funded by various GI Bill programs administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). These benefits can be used toward associate, bachelor’s, and graduate degree programs offered by American Sentinel. Because of our affordable military tuition rates, veterans may receive benefits that cover their entire tuition costs for courses. In addition, American Sentinel is a Federal Student Aid participating school.
Some general guidelines:
- Course terms are eight weeks in length and begin each month.
- Montgomery GI Bill tuition benefits are paid directly to the student. However, Post 9/11 GI Bill tuition benefits are paid directly to American Sentinel.
- VA benefits may be used in conjunction with company reimbursement as long as your employer is not the federal government. In addition, VA benefits may be used in conjunction with Federal Student Aid for which the student may be eligible.
Eligibility for VA Educational Benefits
Our admissions advisors are happy to help our military students through the admissions process, however, the Department of Veterans Affairs should always be your primary source of veteran benefit information. To determine your eligibility for VA educational benefits, visit the Department of Veterans Affairs website or call 800.827.1000 (U.S. only). All admissions requirements must be completed and the veteran must be a registered student at American Sentinel University before he or she will be certified for VA benefits.
These guides may also be helpful:
- Active Duty GI Bill User’s Guide
- Veterans GI Bill User’s Guide
- National Guard GI Bill User’s Guide
- Selected Reserve GI Bill User’s Guide
VA Educational Benefits Application Process
To be a registered student, you must pay tuition and fees as part of the enrollment process.
To apply for VA benefits, follow these steps:
- Students are required to complete a:
- 22-1990 form – Application for 1st time benefits, or
- 22-1995 form – Change of program or place of training.
- Copies of your completed forms should be sent to the VA office in St. Louis, MO, and to American Sentinel University.
- When completing your 22-1990 or 22-1995 please be certain to enter 2260 South Xanadu Way, Suite 310, Aurora, CO 80014 in the school address section.
- Upon enrollment the student will:
- Indicate which course and which term they are enrolling for.
- Submit payment for the course.
- Students using Chapter 33 will only submit payment to the school for the amount not covered by their benefits. Students receiving 100% benefits will have all of their tuition paid by VA directly to the school.
- Forward a copy of their Certificate of Eligibility (NOBE) to American Sentinel University when received. Those students now using Chapter 33 will be required to forward a copy of their new NOBE.
- Upon the student’s enrollment, American Sentinel University will:
- Submit a 22-1999 to the VA for the course and term indicated by the student.
- Monitor course progress and completion and submit necessary forms to VA.
- Students need to verify their enrollment on a monthly basis through the WAVE system at http://www.gibill.va.gov/ under information for veterans or by calling 1-877-823-2378.
To apply for VA benefits, follow these steps: For more information, contact an admissions advisor at 866.922.5690 (U.S. only), +1.205.323.6191 (international) or military@americansentinel.edu.
Military Tuition Assistance (TA)
American Sentinel is committed to making our programs financially possible for military students. Our affordable tuition is just one of the many reasons that military members—including active-duty and reserve members, veterans and their spouses—comprise more than one-third of our student body.
American Sentinel students are eligible for tuition assistance from all branches of the military—talk to your admissions advisor about using your tuition assistance (TA) benefits. Students also may be eligible for benefits offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (GI Bill), and American Sentinel is approved to accept MyCAA program tuition assistance payments for military spouses. In addition, American Sentinel is a Federal Student Aid participating school. American Sentinel University also participates in the Servicemembers Opportunities Colleges program.
When combined with our comprehensive credit transfer policy that could give you credit for prior education, learning experiences, military service, and CLEP, DSST and ACE testing, attending American Sentinel makes financial sense. We can help you earn your degree faster and position you for success in your career.
Military Scholarships
Our military scholarship program benefits all military students and their spouses.
- All of our military scholarships cover part of students' tuition and graduation fees.
- For regular active-duty students (including Coast Guard), Active Guard Reserve (AGR) members, and reserve and National Guard members called to active duty (and their spouses), the book grant covers required books ($75 per course) and software for associate and bachelor's degree programs.
- American Sentinel also offers several grants for a 50 percent reduction in tuition for soldiers severely injured in the line of duty and their spouses.
Military Student Scholarships
American Sentinel University is committed to solving financial challenges for our military students. Serving those who serve our country is a privilege, and we are honored to help you meet your educational goals.
Our military student scholarship program offers generous support for military members and their spouses. We understand that such assistance can make the difference in your ability to pursue your education. In addition to veterans benefits offered through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, students may be eligible to receive a military student scholarship.
Who Is Eligible for the American Sentinel Military Student Scholarship?
- Current members of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, Reserves and National Guard.
- All honorably discharged veterans.
- All members of military auxiliary units.
- Spouses of above military and auxiliary members.
What Are the Details of Your Military Student Scholarship?
- All of our military scholarships cover part of students' tuition, application and graduation fees.
- For regular active-duty students (including Coast Guard), Active Guard Reserve (AGR) members and those reserve and National Guard members called to active duty (and their spouses), the book grant covers required books ($75 per course) and software for associate and bachelor's degree programs.
- American Sentinel also offers several grants for a 50 percent reduction in tuition for soldiers severely injured in the line of duty and their spouses.
How Can I Learn More?
For more information about scholarships for military members and their spouses, call us at 866.922.5690.
Severely Injured Scholarship Program
Military Spouses
As a military-friendly school, American Sentinel encourages military spouses to take advantage of several benefits, including:
- Military scholarships that include reduced tuition rates and waived graduation fees. The book grant covers books ($75 per course) and software for associate and bachelor's degree programs (only available to spouses of active-duty members, Active Guard Reserves and reserve and guard members called to active duty).
- MyCAA TA funding for spouses of certain active-duty members.
- Transfer credit evaluations at no cost.
Military OneSource Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA)
The MyCAA program offers up to $4,000 in tuition benefits to spouses of service members at certain ranks. American Sentinel is a partner of the MyCAA program and is able to accept these TA payments.
American Sentinel is also a participating federal financial aid school. If eligible, these benefits may be used in conjunction with military benefits. Learn more about accessing these benefits.
You can work with your American Sentinel admissions advisor to develop an education and training plan required to register for these benefits.
