Military and Veterans Educational Benefits

The amount of educational assistance is determined by the number of credit hours and the length of training period in which the veteran enrolls.

The Veterans Office at Franklin University certifies VA benefits based on the actual number of weeks enrolled in each training period.  Due to our accelerated course formats, full-time enrollment (12 hours) at the University does not necessarily reflect full-time payment for your Veterans Benefits.

Training time is determined by the actual number of credit hours enrolled for the class/section, multiplied by 18 (standard weeks in a term as determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs), divided by the actual number of weeks of the class/section.  See calculation and examples below: 

Number credit hours X 18   =  Training time
        Number weeks
4 credit hour class X  18      =   12  (12 hours = FT status)
       6 week class
3 credit hour class X 18       =    9     (9 hours = ¾ time status)
       6 week class
4 credit hour class  X 18      =    6    (6 hours = ½ time status)
       12 week class
Because of the complexity in calculating your payment rate, please contact an Education Case Manager at 1-888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551) for assistance.

It usually takes 90 days after the start of classes for your first monthly check to arrive. The funds will be sent directly to your home address, with the exception of Ch.33 (Post 9/11) and Ch.31 students. After the initial claim is processed, a check will be sent at the end of each month for as long as the student remains eligible.

It is possible to request advance payment if the veteran and/or reservist is just beginning a college education or has not taken any classes for 30 days. Advance payment checks are sent directly to Franklin University's Business Office. To be eligible, students must:

• Be enrolled at least half time
• Request advance payment 60 days before the first day of the trimester so that forms are received by the VA regional office at least 45 days before the first day of the trimester.

Subject to funding available from the Ohio General Assembly, the ONGSP provides tuition up to $4,348 ($363 per credit hour) per trimester to Army and Air National Guard members attending a two-year or four-year public or private college or university.

• The scholarship is available for up to eight full-time trimesters.
• Participants must commit to and/or complete a six year enlistment in the Ohio Guard.  New enlistees must complete basic training and their AIT/AFSC training.  Also, initial applicants who are prior service enlistees and can show evidence of at least three years of Active Duty service in a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces may use the program with a three year enlistment in the Ohio National Guard.  You must send a DD214 and a notarized three year waiver form along with your application.  Prior service participants are only eligible for four trimesters of scholarship assistance.
• Scholarship program recipients must maintain good attendance at their unit drills; excessive absenteeism is cause for discharge from the Ohio National Guard.  In such cases, Ohio law provides for recoupment of a pro-rated amount of the tuition paid plus interest.

Step 1: Obtain and submit application
For each trimester you plan to attend, you must be enrolled a minimum of three credit hours to receive benefits.  Obtain your application form and submit to the Adjutant General's Department by the following deadlines:

• Summer: April 1;     Fall: July1 ;     Winter: November 1

Step 2: Notify Franklin of your approval
If selected, you will receive an approval letter. Please provide a copy of your ONGSP approval letter to:  

Franklin University, Financial Aid VA Specialist
201 S. Grant Ave.
Columbus, OH 43215
hyern@franklin.edu
fax: 614.255.9478

Questions? Contact the ONGSP by phone at 614.336.7032, toll free 1.888.400.6484.

Step 3:  Certifications
The Financial Aid VA Specialist will certify National Guard Scholarships six weeks after the beginning of the trimester based on current hours of enrollment

Attending more than one school using ONGSP?

• You must complete the appropriate Ohio National Guard Student Contract, signed by both you and the other college or university (Host Institution), and return to Franklin University (Home Institution). This form must be completed and sent to Franklin for each term of enrollment.

Ohio National Guard Student Contract for 2012-13 

What is the Yellow Ribbon Program?

The Yellow Ribbon GI Education Program (Yellow Ribbon Program) is a provision of the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008. This program allows institutions of higher learning such as Franklin University to voluntarily enter into an agreement with VA to fund tuition expenses that exceeds the yearly cap of $17,500.  Franklin University has entered into an agreement with VA to match up to 50% of those expenses and VA will match the same amount as Franklin University, making the Veteran’s out of pocket expense $0.

Who is Eligible?

Only individuals who are entitled to the maximum benefit rate of 100% (based on service requirements) qualify for this funding. Therefore, you may be eligible if:

• You served an aggregate period of active duty after September 10, 2001, of at least 36 months.
• You were honorably discharged from active duty for a service connected disability and served 30 continuous days after September 10, 2001.
• You are a dependent eligible for a Transfer of Entitlement under the Post 9/11 GI Bill based on a veteran’s service under the eligibility criteria listed above.

Franklin University's Yellow Ribbon Maximums

Franklin University will accommodate all Yellow Ribbon students for the 2012-13 academic year.  We have entered into this agreement with the VA to allow all eligible Yellow Ribbon Program students to receive this benefit.  It is not a first come-first serve basis; we will not deny an eligible student.

Application Process

Yellow Ribbon Program benefits can only be applied to Franklin tuition charges that exceed the annual cap of $17,500.  Therefore, you cannot be awarded payment of Yellow Ribbon Program benefits unless you are first accepted by the VA and certified by Franklin's VA Specialist for Post 9/11 GI Bill. benefits.

• Fill out Application for Benefits (VA Form 22-1990) located on VA website:
• Fill out Franklin’s current year Plan of Attendance (POA) for 2012-13
• Submit Certificate of Eligibility to Franklin’s VA Specialist
• Submit Franklin’s Post 9/11 GI Bill (CH 33) Agreement (PGI) for 2012-13

Where Can I Get More Information?

For comprehensive Yellow Ribbon Program eligibility information visit the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Each trimester, Franklin offers a one-time, $1,000 scholarship to help a military student with his or her educational expenses.

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

• Provide proof of Active Duty status or honorably discharged Veteran status (DD214)
• Have and maintain a 3.0 GPA
• Be a full- or part-time Franklin University military student

Complete the Undergraduate Scholars Application (USA) available on our Scholarship page.

Are you the spouse or dependent child of an active member of the U.S. Armed Forces? Your family member sacrifices a lot for our country - and so do you.

That's why Franklin offers you a 15% discount on your bachelor's degree and a 10% discount on your master's degree. Even with the unique challenges of a military family, Franklin makes continuing your education both accessible and affordable. Get started on your degree today!