Student Veteran Education Checklist
Welcome to the University of Hawaii at Hilo! The Registrar's Office is committed to helping veterans and their family members in
utilizing Veterans Educational Benefits that have been earned through the military service. This checklist is to help guide and assist
the student through the admission, enrollment, and course certification processes.
Apply for admission to the University of Hawaii at Hilo
Complete the Admissions Application online at https://hilo.hawaii.edu/admissions/apply.php or by printing the
application and returning it to the UH Hilo Admissions Office
You may submit your Admissions Application by the following ways:
Email: uhhadm@hawaii.edu
Fax: 808-932-7459
Mail: University of Hawaii at Hilo
Office of Admissions
200 West Kawili Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4091
Request official transcripts of all prior education and your SAT/ACT score be sent to the UH Hilo Office of Admissions
Requesting your military transcripts:
Navy, Marines, Army & Coast Guard: https://jst.doded.mil/smart/signin.do
Air Force: Call 334-649-5066 or http://www.au.af.mil/au/barnes/ccaf/transcripts.asp
Requesting prior post-secondary education transcripts:
Community College: _________________________
Universities: ________________________________
Requesting high school transcripts: (Only required if you have less than 24 college credits)
Name of high school: _________________________
Requesting SAT/ ACT scores:
SAT scores log on to https://collegeboard.org
ACT scores log on to www.actstudent.org
Official transcripts and test scores can be submitted to the Office of Admissions by mail or dropped off at the office
in person. (See Admission Office contact information above)
Take Placement Exams (if required)
A placement exam for Writing, Math and Chemistry may be required prior to registration. (See course pre-requisites for
requirements)
For more information regarding placement exams visit hilo.hawaii.edu/kilohana/placements.php
Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
To be considered for any type of financial aid at UH Hilo, students must complete and submit the FAFSA online at
www.fafsa.ed.gov
Contact the UH Hilo Financial Aid Office for more information
Phone: 808-932-7449
Email: uhhfao@hawaii.edu
Address: University of Hawaii at Hilo
Financial Aid Office
200 West Kawili Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4091
Website: hilo.hawaii.edu/financialaid/
Submit a copy of your DD-214 (Member Copy-4) to the Office of the Registrar
Contact the UH Hilo Office of the Registrar for more information
Phone: 808-932-7447
Email: uhhro@hawaii.edu
Address: University of Hawaii at Hilo
Office of the Registrar
200 West Kawili Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4091
Website: hilo.hawaii.edu/registrar/
UH Hilo Admissions Application Deadlines:
Fall Semester
- General Students: July 1
st
- F-1 Students: June 1
st
- International Exchange: March 1st
Spring Semester
- General Students: December 1
st
- F-1 Students: November 1
st
- International Exchange: October 1st
Revised 12/2019
Clear Form
Student Veteran Education Checklist
Apply for Veterans Educational Benefits
Complete the appropriate application online through the following site:
eBenefits: https://www.ebenefits.va.gov
New Students: (Students who have not used VA educational benefits before)
Chapter 33(Post 9/11) and Chapter 30 (Montgomery GI Bill)
Complete VA Form 22-1990
Chapter 33 (Post 9/11 - Transfer to Dependents)
Complete VA Form 22-1990E
Chapter 1606 (MGIB-SR)
Complete VA Form 22-1990
Chapter 35 (Dependents Educational Assistance)
Complete VA Form 22-5495
Transfer students: (Students who have used VA educational benefits at a prior IHL)
Chapter 30, 33, and 1606
Complete VA Form 22-1995
Chapter 35
Complete VA Form 22-5495
Guest Students:
Provide a copy of your COE and parent letter from your home school to the Office of the Registrar
Once obtained, submit a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) or eBenefits to the Office of the Registrar
For assistance with the GI Bill contact the VA at 1-888-442-4551 or www.gibill.va.gov
Contact your academic advisor
Phone: 808-932-7776 Email: uhhadvis@hawaii.edu Fax: 808-932-7775
Website: https://hilo.hawaii.edu/~advising/
Your academic advisor will help assist you in selecting appropriate classes for your degree plan
Note: The Registrar's Office verifies all courses to ensure the course will count towards your degree plan prior to
certification. This is done in addition to your academic advisors verification of your course registration.
Register for classes
Register for classes online through your STAR student account
Conduct a course audit on STAR to ensure course count towards degree
NOTE: The VA will only pay for courses that count towards your degree or graduate certificate plan. VA benefits do
not apply towards subject certificates and minors. It is the student’s responsibility to only register for required
courses. The student is responsible to pay any tuition/fees that are not paid for by the VA.
Complete a Veteran Enrollment Certification Request
Once you have registered for classes, complete your certification request form
This form MUST be completed every semester you wish to utilize VA educational benefits
You can obtain a copy of this form from the Registrar's Office or online at hilo.hawaii.edu/registrar/forms.php
NOTE: Your VA educational benefits WILL be delayed if you do not provide the Registrar's Office with this form
every semester.
Submit your Veteran Enrollment Certification Request
Ensure your Veteran Enrollment Certification Request is signed by your academic advisor and yourself
Submit the completed form to the Office of the Registrar, 1st floor, Student Services Center
Buy or rent required textbooks
Attend classes
Satisfactory academic progress is required by all VA educational benefit recipients
Unsatisfactory academic progress (i.e. academic probation, academic dismissal) is reported to the VA
NOTE: This WILL affect your benefits and possible cause an overpayment debt to be generated by the VA, in which
the recipient is responsible to repay.
Revised 12/2019