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VA Benefits

The Hood College Registrar’s Office Veterans Certifying Official processes all educational benefits before sending the information to the regional VA benefits processing center in Buffalo, N.Y. Please take the time to read the requirements and procedures on how to file for benefits.

To avoid delays in processing claims, it is extremely important to submit all information along with any changes in status. Address and/or phone number changes also must be submitted. When filing a claim, always remember to include the supporting documents listed below.

For New Students

  • If applying for the first time, fill out a VA Form 22-1990 (Application for Education Benefits).
  • If applying under Chapter 30 (Montgomery GA Bill) attach your DD 214 (The release form from active duty).
  • If applying under Chapter 106 (Montgomery GA Bill-Reserves), you need a Notice of Basic Eligibility DD Form 2384-1, including a copy of your Military ID Card.

  • If you are a transfer student applying under Chapter 30, 32, 34, 35 or 1606, you need to fill out VA Form 22-1995 (Request for Change of Program or Place of Training).

    • Benefits are only certified for the current semester. Benefits will not automatically roll over from one semester to another. Veterans Educational Benefits Complete this form each semester so that your benefits will not be interrupted.

    Fax: (301) 696-3894
    Mail:
    Hood College
    Registrar's Office
    VA Certifying Official
    401 Rosemont Avenue
    Frederick, MD 21701

    Previously Certified VA Students

    VA students must be certified every semester to continue receiving the monthly benefits and are required to fill out the Request for VA Benefits form The completed forms can be submitted by:

    Fax: (301) 696-3894
    Mail:
    Hood College
    Registrar's Office
    VA Certifying Official
    401 Rosemont Avenue
    Frederick, MD 21701

    If you have any questions, you may e-mail Christine Hampton, VA Certifying Official, at hampton@hood.edu or call (301) 696-3598. If you have questions pertaining to payment, availability of benefits or approvals, please call the local Regional VA Office at (888) GI-BILL-1 (1-888-442-4551) or log on to www.gibill.va.gov.