Washburn Tech is proud to serve those who serve our country. Whether you are a veteran, active duty member, reservist or National Guard member, our Washburn Military Benefits Specialist provides assistance in obtaining educational services and benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Services include:
Schedule an appointment to learn about your educational benefits, rights and responsibilities by contacting our financial aid office at 785.670.2329 or militarybenefits@washburn.edu. You also can go to the KanVet website or to www.gibill.va.gov.
Chris Bowers doesn’t just understand the veteran experience at Washburn University – he has lived it. After his third enlistment in the U.S. Army, Bowers retired from military service in 2010 before deciding to pursue a degree in history at Washburn.
Bowers is the Military Transition Coordinator for Washburn and Washburn Tech, serving as the first point of contact for all new veterans who choose to enroll.
Contact Chris as 785.670.1983 or email chris.bowers@washburn.edu.
As a veteran, you and your family are eligible for educational benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill® and Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program and the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008.
Washburn Tech can help you navigate your military education benefit, including applying for benefits, providing information, and serving as a liaison between you and the VA Regional Processing Office. Our dedicated staff members are here for you!
Apply for your GI Bill® benefits by going online and completing an application.
For ease of completing the application, have the following information available:
Each term, you must complete a Military Enrollment Certification Request Form and submit a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility in order for your GI Bill® education benefits to be processed. It is important to complete this form in a timely manner to ensure your benefits are not delayed.
You are required to report all changes to your enrollment to the Washburn Military Benefits Specialist. This includes but is not limited to, reduction of credit hours or a complete withdrawal, program changes, and incomplete grades or failing grades from the term. You must also submit any changes made to your personal contact information and address.
The Department of Veterans Affairs has funds available for students who are still awaiting their education benefit claim to be processed. Eligible veterans can receive up to a $3000 advance, which will be recouped from future benefit payments.
If you applied for one of VA's education programs and have not yet received your monthly benefit payment, you can request a one-time advance payment. Contact your local VA Regional Office at 1.800.827.1000 or go to www.va.gov. Be sure to have your facility code close at hand.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
