Veterans Services
The Veterans Affairs Office accepts paperwork and counsels student veterans on how to collect their VA educational assistance entitlement. Enrollment certifications are completed by this office and reported to the appropriate VA regional office.
These following are government sites that include information on eligibility, how to apply for benefits and other information of interest to students who are veterans:
GI Bill: www.gibill.va.gov
VA Benefits: www.va.gov
Information regarding application for educational benefits, or changes in enrollment status
For information on how to apply for educational benefits, or changes in enrollment status, please contact the Western State College of Colorado, Office of Veterans Affairs (located in the Registration Services Office) at (970) 943-2047 or come by Taylor Hall 201. You may check the status of your benefits by calling 1-888-GIBILL1. This is an automated phone system which allows you to check your status 24 hours/day.
Basic instructions for receiving educational benefits:
New Veteran Students
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Complete VA Form 22-1990 (application for educational benefits). This should be done at the earliest possible time after you have been accepted to Western State College of Colorado. It may take 6 to 8 weeks for your claim to be processed, so file as early as possible.
Provide a certified copy of your separation papers, DD214 (active duty) or an original "Notice of Basic Eligibility" from your reserve unit (reservists).
Contact the Office of Veterans Affairs at (970) 943-2047 for assistance in obtaining or filing the forms.