Applying as a Veteran or Military‑Connected Student

VA Education Benefits and Yellow Ribbon

As a Yellow Ribbon Program participant, Transylvania provides additional university funding for an unlimited number of eligible veterans and dependents — with no extra charge to your GI Bill entitlement.

Learn more about:

• VA Education Benefits
• Yellow Ribbon Program
• VA Comparison Chart of Benefits

Student Veterans and Dependents

All Transylvania University students are expected to maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA and complete at least four units per year. Students using VA benefits who fall below this standard for two consecutive semesters must be reported to the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Most student veterans and dependents use Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 GI Bill®) or Chapter 35 (Dependents’ Educational Assistance), though other programs may apply.

How to Apply for VA Benefits

Step 1 — Apply through the VA

File your application online at eBenefits.
If you cannot apply online, call 1-888-442-4551 to request a paper application.

Use the correct form for your situation:

• First-time applicants:
  • Veterans — VA Form 22-1990
  • Dependents — VA Form 22-5490
  • Transfer of Entitlement (ToE) — VA Form 22-1990e 
• Previously used benefits:
  • Veterans and ToE — VA Form 22-1995
  • Dependents — VA Form 22-5495

Step 2 — Submit Documentation to Transy

Once you receive your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) from the VA, email it to Transylvania’s School Certifying Official. We’ll certify your enrollment with the VA each term.

Step 3 — Use eBenefits to Manage Your Account

We strongly encourage you to use eBenefits to:

• View your benefit status and entitlement
• Update direct deposit and contact information
• Download VA letters and personal documents
• Track payment and education status

To register, you must be enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS).

Athletics and Eligibility

NCAA Division III Participation

• No age limit: You may enroll full time and compete at any age.
• Eligibility window: You have four seasons to use within 10 semesters or 15 quarters after your first full-time enrollment.
• Active-duty time does not count against your eligibility; full-time college attendance during active duty does.

Learn more at NCAA.org.

Policies and Compliance

Transylvania University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or veteran status in any program or activity.

For official VA guidance and forms, visit the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Ready to Get Started?

1. Apply to Transy — Start your application online today.
2. Apply for VA benefits — Complete your forms at eBenefits.
3. Send your COE — Email it to our VA School Certifying Official.
4. Register early — Take advantage of veteran priority registration.
   

Your next chapter starts here — and we’re honored to be part of it.