Veterans Education Benefits

Qualified veterans and the dependents of deceased or disabled veterans whose death or disability is a direct result of their military service may be eligible for VA educational benefits under one of the following programs while attending the College of Biblical Studies Houston:

  • Chapter 30: Montgomery G.I. Bill- Active/ Duty Discharged
  • Chapter 31: Vocational Rehabilitation
  • Chapter: 33 Post 9/11 G.I Bill
  • Chapter35: Dependents Education Assistance

Chapters 30

  1. Veterans who wish to use their VA educational benefits for the first time should apply online at http://www.gibill.va.gov and complete a Form 22-1990, Application for Educational Benefits, to receive a Certificate of Eligibility.
  2. If educational benefits have previously been used complete a Form 22-1995, Change of Program or Place of Training, online at http://www.gibill.va.gov to receive a Certificate of Eligibility.
  3. Submit the following items to the Student Financial Services Office:

Certificate of Eligibility

Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)

Official academic transcripts from previously attended colleges and/or universities


Chapter 33

  1. Veterans who wish to use their VA educational benefits for the first time should apply online at http://www.gibill.va.gov and complete a Form 22-1990, Application for Educational Benefits, to receive a Certificate of Eligibility.
  2. If educational benefits have previously been used, complete a Form 22-1995, Change of Program or Place of Training, online at http://www.gibill.va.gov to receive a Certificate of Eligibility.
  3. Submit the following items to The Student Financial Services Office:

Certificate of Eligibility

Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)

Official academic transcripts from previously attended colleges and/or universities


Chapter 35

  1. Qualified dependents who wish to use their VA educational benefits for the first time should apply online at  http://www.gibill.va.gov and complete a Form 22-5490, Application for Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance, to receive a Certificate/Letter of Eligibility.
  2. If educational benefits have previously been used complete a Form 22-1995, Change of Program or Place of Training, online at http://www.gibill.va.gov to receive a Certificate of Eligibility.
  3. Submit the following items to the Student Financial Services Office :

Certificate of Eligibility

Official Academic Transcript from previously attended colleges and/or universities


Chapter 31

Disabled veterans desiring to further their education under the VA Vocational Rehabilitation program should contact the Veterans Administration Counseling and Training Office at 713-383-1985.


Additional Assistance

For additional assistance regarding VA educational benefits, please contact the Veteran Administration at 1-888-442-4551 or http://www.gibill.va.gov. You may also contact the Financial Aid Office at 832-252-4602 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

For additional assistance regarding disability services, please contact the Disability Support Services Office at 832-252-4688 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The CBS Disability Services Office is located in Suite 113; the operating hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.