Office of Veteran Affairs
Academic Services
Bethel University is here to assist veterans, reservists, guardsmen, active duty service members, and dependents with the education benefits they have earned through service.
This page provides information for students enrolling in Bethel's College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Health Sciences
Are you a veteran enrolling in an Adult Degree Program through the College of Professional Studies? Visit the Military Benefits page.
Applying For Benefits
To attend Bethel University, you must complete the application for admission and meet all admission requirements. You may contact the Office of Veterans Affairs with questions about your military education benefits. To apply for VA benefits, visit the Apply for VA Education Benefits page.
Once approved, we will need your Certificate of Eligibility and any other requested documents. When these are received, and you have been accepted for admission, we will certify your military education benefits for payment.
Federal Financial Aid Options
Soldiers may continue to pursue their educational goals with VA education benefits, if applicable, that include:
- Montgomery GI Bill® - Active Duty (Chapter 30)
- Montgomery GI Bill® - Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606)
- Reserve Education Assistance Program (Chapter 1607)
- The Post 9/11 GI Bill®
- Federal grants
- Federal financial aid
- National Guard Soldiers may also be eligible for state Tuition Assistance benefits.
VA Coordinator
The VA Coordinator for Bethel University certifies military education benefits for all federal and state benefits. The VA Coordinator also updates certifications due to enrollment changes. The VA Coordinator is the main point of contact for all questions or concerns relating to federal and state military education benefits.
We're Here to Help
Office of Veterans Affairs
325 Cherry Ave.
McKenzie, TN 38201
bumilitary@bethelu.edu
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
