Your service earned it.
Here's how to use it.
Programs Currently Approved for VA Benefits
- Earn your MBA in 18 months
You may also select one of the 7 available specializations for your MBA: AI, Cybersecurity, Enabling E-Commerce, Fintech & Blockchain, International Business, Sustainability, and Healthcare Management.
The MS in Data Analytics develops your expertise in analyzing, visualizing, and interpreting data alongside core business skills to help you transform complex data into actionable business insights.
- Earn your Master's in Data Analytics in 18 months
The Master of Science in Digital Transformation prepares you to lead digital change. Gain skills in digital strategy, AI, cybersecurity, and innovation management to drive organizational transformation across industries.
- Earn your Master's in 18 months
The BBA program develops your core business skills in management, marketing, finance, and operations, preparing you to tackle real-world challenges and succeed in various entry-level business roles.
- Earn your BBA in 48 months
You may also select one of the 4 available specializations for your BBA: AI, Business Analytics, Digital Marketing and Entrepreneurship.
The AAS in Business provides foundational skills in management, marketing, finance, and data analytics. You’ll gain practical experience through real business challenges curated from the world’s leading organizations and earn badges that demonstrate the skills you’ve built.
- Earn your AAS in 24 months
The Career Pathway Certificate in Operations Management builds your expertise in process optimization, supply chain coordination, and quality control. You’ll gain hands-on experience solving real operational challenges curated from the world’s leading organizations and earn badges that demonstrate the skills you’ve built.
- Earn your Operations Management Certificate in 15 months
The Career Pathway Certificate in Professional Sales builds your skills in prospecting, selling techniques, and using sales technology to manage customer relationships effectively. You’ll gain practical experience by working on real sales challenges curated from the world’s leading organizations, earning badges that demonstrate the skills you’ve built.
- Earn your Professional Sales Certificate in 14 months
Who May Be Eligible
CHAPTER 33
Eligible veterans and service members with qualifying active-duty service after September 10, 2001, and eligible dependents using transferred benefits.
CHAPTER 30
Service members and veterans who have completed at least two years of active duty.
CHAPTER 35
Eligible spouses and children of service members or veterans who are deceased, captured, missing, or permanently disabled due to service.
CHAPTER 1606
Eligible National Guard and Reserve members with a 6-year service obligation in the Selected Reserve.
CHAPTER 31
Eligible veterans with a service-connected disability rating of at least 10%, supporting education and career readiness.
How It Works: Step-by-Step Journey
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1Complete your VA requirements
Apply for or confirm your education benefits directly with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) at VA.gov based on your benefit type. If approved, you'll receive a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) or VA authorization (see next section for links).
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2Apply to NexfordIndicate your VA benefit chapter and provide the required VA identification information as part of your application.
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3Provide your VA benefit informationUpload COE. If you are using Chapter 31 (VR&E) benefits, provide your VR&E authorization or Purchase Order.
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4Complete your Nexford enrollmentOur School Certifying Official (SCO) will validate your VA documentation and certify your enrollment with the VA once your enrollment is complete.
How to Apply for VA Education Benefits
| Grant | Form to fill |
|---|---|
| Post-9/11 GI Bill® |
VA Form 22-1990 (veterans) / 22-1990E (dependents) View at VA.gov → |
| Montgomery GI Bill® Active Duty |
VA Form 22-1990 View at VA.gov → |
| Survivors' & Dependents' Educational Assistance |
VA Form 22-5490 (new applicants) |
| Montgomery GI Bill® Selected Reserve |
VA Form 22-5490 (new applicants) |
| Veteran Readiness & Employment |
VA Form 28-1900 (to be assigned a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor) |
Not sure which form applies to your situation? The VA's online application identifies the right form automatically — no prior knowledge of chapter types required.
What Documents You'll Need
What Happens After You Submit
Once you submit your COE or, for Chapter 31, your VR&E authorization or Purchase Order, our School Certifying Official (SCO) will validate your documentation and provide next steps.
Chapter 33: If you have a 100% eligibility percentage, no payment is required to complete enrollment. If your eligibility percentage is less than 100%, you are responsible for the remaining balance shown on your invoice.
Chapter 31: If VA authorizes all applicable charges, no payment is required to complete enrollment. You are responsible for any charges not authorized by VA.
How VA Payments Work
How your VA benefit is paid depends on your chapter.
Some benefits (Chapters 33 and 31) are paid directly to Nexford on your behalf; others (Chapters 30, 35, and 1606) are paid directly to you, and you're responsible for using them toward tuition.
Our School Certifying Official can walk you through exactly how this applies to your benefit — contact va@nexford.edu.
Nexford's 5% VA Military Service Grant
Eligible applicants utilizing VA education benefits automatically receive Nexford’s 5% VA Military Service Grant, applied toward tuition for the duration of their program.
Our School Certifying Official (SCO) can explain how the grant applies with your VA education benefits.
Transfer Credit & Military Learning
Your previous college coursework and eligible military training may reduce the number of courses you need to complete your degree. As part of your application, our team can evaluate:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nexford “VA approved”?
Which programs can I use my VA benefits for?
How is my VA benefit amount determined?
Will I need to make a payment to complete my enrollment?
Can I use credit from my military training or prior college coursework?
What if the program I want isn't approved yet?
Who can I talk to about my specific benefits?
Have questions about your specific VA education benefits?
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- GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
- Nexford programs are approved for use with GI Bill® benefits. Approval is granted at the program level and is subject to change.
- This page is for general informational purposes and does not constitute financial, benefits, or legal advice. Eligibility and benefit amounts are determined solely by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Nexford is not currently approved to participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program.
Nexford University provides equal access to its programs and services without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, age, or veteran status. This commitment applies to applicants and learners seeking to use VA education benefits at Nexford.