Your service earned it.
Here's how to use it.
Five VA benefit programs. One point of contact.
CHAPTER 33
Up to 36 months of education benefits for eligible active duty servicemembers and veterans. Benefits may be transferable to qualified dependents.
CHAPTER 30
For servicemembers and veterans who have completed at least two years of active duty. This benefit is not transferable to dependents.
CHAPTER 31
For veterans with a service-connected disability rating of at least 10%. Covers education costs as part of an approved career readiness plan.
CHAPTER 1606
For servicemembers actively participating in the Selected Reserve, including the National Guard.
CHAPTER 35
For eligible spouses and children of servicemembers or veterans who are deceased, captured, missing, or permanently disabled due to service.
Programs eligible for VA education benefits
- Earn your MBA in as little as 9 months
- 70% - average salary increase after completing an MBA degree
- Earn your MBA for $450 per month & skip student debt
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 as little as 9 months
- 70% of organizations report talent shortages in data analytics
- Earn your Master's for $470 per month & skip student debt
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 as little as 9 months
- $115,000 - Median salary for Digital Transformation Managers
- Earn your Master's for $470 per month & skip student debt
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 as little as 24 months
- 65% higher lifetime earnings with a bachelor’s degree
- Start your your BBA for $250 per course & skip student debt
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 as little as 12 months
- 55% of AAS graduates employed within 6 months of graduation globally
- Start your your AAS for $250 per course & skip student debt
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 as little as 6 months
- 70% of organizations planning to increase investment in supply chain technology & operations talent
- Start your your OM Certificate for per course & skip student debt
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 as little as 6 months
- 55% of companies struggling to find skilled sales professionals worldwide
- Start your your PF Certificate for per course & skip student debt
How to use your VA benefits at Nexford
The VA's online portal routes you automatically to the correct form for your benefit type — no separate paper form required. Once your application is approved, you'll receive a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) or VA authorization letter. Keep it, you'll need it for Step 4.
Submit your Nexford application and choose one of the approved programs listed above. Your admission decision and your VA benefit eligibility are separate processes — both can run in parallel.
- Certificate of Eligibility (COE) or VA authorization letter
- DD-214 (if applicable)
- Any additional documentation required by your benefit type
VA forms by benefit type
| Who you are | Benefit chapter(s) | Paper form (if applying offline) |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans & servicemembers applying for the first time | Chapters 30, 33, 1606 |
VA Form 22-1990 View at VA.gov → |
| Dependents applying under DEA or the Fry Scholarship | Chapter 35 / Chapter 33 (Fry) |
VA Form 22-5490 View at VA.gov → |
| Dependents using transferred Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits | Chapter 33 (Transfer) |
VA Form 22-1990e View at VA.gov → |
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.
Transferring your VA benefits to Nexford
Once processed, you'll receive an updated Certificate of Eligibility — submit it to our School Certifying Official at va@nexford.edu.
Prefer paper? Submit VA Form 22-1995 (Request for Change of Program or Place of Training).
Transfer credit evaluation
To begin: have your official transcripts sent directly to Nexford's Registrar's Office at registrar@nexford.edu. Do not send transcripts to the SCO inbox — they must go to the Registrar to begin the evaluation.
Questions? Your School Certifying Official is ready.
Questions? Your School Certifying Official is ready.
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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 va.gov/education.