Veteran and Military Student Services is appreciative of your service to our country and is happy to assist you with your transition and retention at MSU Denver.
MSU Denver has consistently been recognized as being Best for Vets by Military Times, Military Spouse Friendly, and Military Friendly by VIQTORY Media.
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Using your Veteran education benefits or military tuition assistance for the first time?
This quick checklist is for those using Veteran Education Benefits for the first time. For more general information and details, see the Veteran Education Benefits page.
Apply for benefits.Apply for Education Benefits through How to Apply for the GI Bill® to activate your educational benefits with the VA.
Apply for admission to MSU Denver.Apply for admission to MSU Denver. The VA requires that students actively pursue a degree to utilize VA educational benefits. The VA defines a term as courses that have different start/stop dates. This will be gone over in the Veteran and Military Student orientation. Sign up here. Additionally, sign up and take placement testing.
Submit your transcript(s) to the Office of Admissions and request JST.Submit required transcripts for admissions, including your military transcripts.
Request your military JST:
Army, Navy, Marines & Coast Guard https://jst.doded.mil
Air Force https://bit.ly/2Ez7Sqk
Register for classes.Register for class using this link. Go to Web Services > Register for Classes > Add/Drop/Waitlist. Remember, only the courses that are applicable to your degree program can be certified for VA benefits.
It is highly suggested that you work with an academic advisor and refer to Degree Works to confirm that courses are applicable to your degree program.
Request certification.Complete the Semester Certification Request. Do not submit this form until you have completed your registration.
Maximize all funding resources.You are strongly encouraged to complete the following applications in order to find more opportunities for funding:
Check your MSU Denver email frequently.Confirmation of certifications, issues with course applicability, and other important, time sensitive information will be sent to your MSU Denver email addresses only.
Download our full Checklist here
If you’ve used your Veteran education benefits or military tuition assistance before and would like to transfer to MSU Denver, check out the following resources and quick checklist. For more general information and details, see the Veteran Education Benefits page.
Apply for admission to MSU Denver.Apply for admission to MSU Denver. The VA requires that students actively pursue a degree to utilize VA educational benefits. The VA defines a term as courses that have different start/stop dates. This will be gone over in the Veteran and Military Student orientation. Sign up here. Additionally, sign up and take placement testing.
Submit your transcript(s) to the Office of Admissions and requests JST.Submit required transcripts for admissions, including your military transcripts.
Request your military JST:
Army, Navy, Marines & Coast Guard https://jst.doded.mil
Air Force https://bit.ly/2Ez7Sqk
Register for classes.Register for class using this link. Go to Web Services > Register for Classes > Add/Drop/Waitlist. Remember, only the courses that are applicable to your degree program can be certified for VA benefits.
It is highly suggested that you work with an academic advisor and refer to Degree Works to confirm that courses are applicable to your degree program.
Request certification.Complete the Semester Certification Request. Do not submit this form until you have completed your registration.
Maximize all funding resources.You are strongly encouraged to complete the following applications in order to find more opportunities for funding:
Check your MSU Denver email frequently.Confirmation of certifications, issues with course applicability, and other important, time sensitive information will be sent to your MSU Denver email addresses only.
Download our full Checklist here
Quick checklist for current students using Veteran education benefits to complete each semester. For more general information and details, see the Veteran Education Benefits page.
Register for classes.Register for class using this link. Go to Web Services > Register for Classes > Add/Drop/Waitlist. Remember, only the courses that are applicable to your degree program can be certified for VA benefits.
It is highly suggested that you work with an academic advisor and refer to Degree Works to confirm that courses are applicable to your degree program.
Request certification.Complete the Semester Certification Request. Do not submit this form until you have completed your registration.
Maximize all funding resources.You are strongly encouraged to complete the following applications in order to find more opportunities for funding:
Check your MSU Denver email frequently.Confirmation of certifications, issues with course applicability, and other important, time sensitive information will be sent to your MSU Denver email addresses only.
MSU Denver accepts the use of VA Benefits, Yellow Ribbon Program and Military Tuition Assistance.
Please visit our Education Benefits website for more information about using your earned benefits.
Submit your Certification Request after you've registered for classes in order for your credits to be reported to the VA for benefit payments. Must be done every semester.
Certification Request
This form is only for students using Post 9/11. VR&E recipients should complete the appropriate form with the Veteran & Military Student Services Office. The purpose of the financial aid release form is to request an advance refund of Federal Financial Aid so you do not have to wait for VA to pay your tuition and fees. It is not to request an advance on VA education benefits.
Ch 33 FA Advance Forms
This form is only for students using VR&E Ch 31. Post 9/11 recipients should complete the appropriate form with the Veteran & Military Student Services Office. The purpose of the financial aid release form is to request an advance refund of Federal Financial Aid so you do not have to wait for VA to pay your tuition and fees. It is not to request an advance on VA education benefits. Please email this form to: [email protected]
Ch 31 FA Advanced Form
Securely share your important documents with Veteran & Military Student Services by clicking on the Liquid files link below. Documents could include DD214 for all military students and Veterans Name & SSN information for all Ch 35 students.
Secure Form
Complete the form with Veteran’s Name and SSN, do not give your SSN. It’s required of you to provide this through a Liquid Files secure form. This is only required if this is your first time using benefits at MSU Denver.
Ch 35 Form1/20/2026
Spring Semester Begins
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 Web site https://benefits.va.gov/gibill
Veteran and Military Student Services
Office Hours Monday - Friday 0800-1700
Tivoli Student Union
Room 215
900 Auraria Parkway
Denver, CO 80204
Phone: 303-615-0044
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address
Campus Box 89
PO Box 173362
Denver, CO 80217
