Veterans Affairs

Office of Veterans Affairs

Johns Hopkins University is authorized by the Maryland Higher Education Commission to provide education and training to veterans, service members, and eligible spouses and dependents enrolled in approved degree or certificate programs. Enrollment certifications are submitted to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in compliance with applicable federal and state laws governing veterans’ educational benefits.

Johns Hopkins University fully complies with Section 103.1(b) of the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018. In accordance with this provision, the University does not impose penalties - including the assessment of late fees, denial of access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities, or the requirement to borrow additional funds - on any covered individual whose inability to meet financial obligations is due to delayed disbursement of funding under Chapter 31 (Veteran Readiness and Employment) or Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 GI Bill®) programs administered by the VA. The University also participates in the Principles of Excellence program.

To prevent outstanding balances, students utilizing Chapter 33 or Chapter 31 benefits must:

• Submit a Certificate of Eligibility or Statement of Benefits (Chapter 33);
• Maintain a current VR&E Purchase Order authorization on file (Chapter 31);
• Complete a Third-Party Payer VA certification request each term; and
• Provide any additional information required to certify enrollment.

Contact the Office of Veterans Affairs for guidance on the use of VA education benefits at Johns Hopkins University.

Standards of Progress

Continued eligibility for VA educational benefits is contingent upon the student’s maintenance of satisfactory academic progress, conduct, and attendance, in accordance with University policies and VA requirements.

Military Tuition Assistance (TA)

Johns Hopkins University is approved by the U.S. Department of Defense to administer Military Tuition Assistance (TA). Students seeking to utilize TA should consult University Military TA resources for application procedures and eligibility requirements.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Eligibility

Veterans, service members, and military-affiliated spouses or dependents may be eligible for education benefits administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), including:

• Chapter 33: Post-9/11 GI Bill®
• Chapter 30: Montgomery GI Bill® Active Duty (MGIB-AD)
• Chapter 31: Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)
• Chapter 35: Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance
• Chapter 1606: Montgomery GI Bill® Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR)
• Fry Scholarship: Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship

For comprehensive counseling regarding VA education benefits, including questions related to eligibility, payment, or benefit status, please contact the VA Education Call Center at 1-888-442-4551.

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Requesting Certification of VA Benefits at JHU

To request enrollment certification for any chapter of VA education benefits, students must submit a 'Third Party Payer Agreement' through the Student Information System (SIS) for each term in which they are enrolled and intend to use their benefits.

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Additional Information

For information regarding the application and use of VA education benefits at Johns Hopkins University, please contact our Veterans Affairs Office or visit the university’s Veterans Affairs website.