Dependents and Spouses Benefits

1. Apply for admission to Brightpoint.
2. Students may also apply for Federal Aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Brightpoint's school code is 004004.
3. Apply for VA Educational Benefits, if applicable. Choose from the options below:

   Chapter 35 Dependents Education Assistance Program VA Pamphlet/Fact Sheet
   Apply for veteran education benefits at ebenefits.va.gov. After you click "submit," a pop-up confirmation message should appear.  Additionally, an e-mail stating the same will be sent to the e-mail address you entered during the application process.  Send a copy of the applicable confirmation e-mail and/or message to the Brightpoint MVEO on either campus or forward the confirmation e-mail to: veterans@brightpoint.edu.

   Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP)This Commonwealth of Virginia benefit waives the cost of tuition at public colleges and universities and also provides a book stipend. Apply now.
   
   Active duty members may transfer their Post 9/11 GI Bill to their spouse or dependents if certain conditions are met.
   Post 9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33): Transfer of Entitlement Fact Sheet on Transferability
   
   To transfer the benefit:
   Use your CAC card, DoD Self-Service Logon, or DFAS pin (myPay) to log on to the DoD Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) web application. Print a copy of the screen once the status says "approved," and bring a copy to the MVEO.
   
   Once the transfer of benefit is approved, family members must apply to use the transferred benefit by completing VA FORM 22-1990e with the Department of Veterans Affairs using VONAPP. At the end of the online application process, click "submit."  A pop-up confirmation message should appear. Additionally, an e-mail stating the same will be sent to the e-mail address you entered during the application process. Bring a paper copy of the applicable confirmation e-mail and/or message to the MVEO on either campus or forward the confirmation e-mail to: veterans@brightpoint.edu. 
   
   The active-duty service member meeting the requirements outlined in the Fact Sheet on Transferability (link above), may transfer up to 36 months of benefits. Members can only transfer benefits to their dependents while on active duty. Service members may modify or delete the transfer at any time.
4. Meet with an advisor in the Advising Center and visit the Admissions and Records Office. Bring the following items:
   - Current Military Orders
   - Proof of residency (item of mail with name and local address if residing off-base)
   - Military ID Card
5. Students can transfer credits to Brightpoint in four different ways:
   - Receiving credit for coursework taken at other regionally accredited colleges and universities
   - Achieving acceptable scores on standardized tests and examinations
   - Receiving credit for courses and training completed in the military, criminal justice academies, technology certification programs, and health services certification programs
   - Submitting documentation for life experiences deemed equivalent to college courses.
6. Attend an orientation session. Visit the orientation page for information about upcoming sessions or to access our fully online orientation. 
7. Meet with a MVEO Counselor. Bring a copy of:
   -Your DD 214 (Member-4 copy)
   -A completed/printed application for benefits (VA Form 22-1990, VA Form 22-5490, or applicable form)
   -The Certificate of Eligibility (VA mails this to you after you have applied for benefits)
8. Select your classes and register through the Student Information System in myBrightpoint.
9. Pay tuition and fees no later than due date.
   Ensure you are informed and aware of payment information/options by visiting the MVEO on either campus before making payments.
10. Meet with a MVEO Counselor to get your classes "Certified" (i.e., to activate your benefits).
    - Ensure your enrollment (classes) are requirements of your degree. To assist you in selecting classes, view your advisement report.
    - Bring any items from step 7 that you have not brought in to your MVEO counselor.

You must inform your MVEO Counselor (School Certifying Official) if you:

• Change your enrollment in any manner (drop/add/withdraw)
• Change your major

Failure to do this may result in under payment or over payment of benefits, which will cause a debt to Brightpoint and/or the VA.

Each semester, you must inform the MVEO that you are enrolled in classes and you want to use your VA Educational Benefit(s).

1. Meet with your academic advisor.
2. Students may also apply for federal aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Brightpoint's school code is 004004.
3. Select your classes and register through the Student Information System (SIS) in myBrightpoint. Remember, the VA only pays for classes that apply to your program of study. 
4. Get your classes “Certified” to activate your benefits.  There are two ways to do this:
   • Meet with a MVEO Counselor.
   • Or, request certification through the Enrollment Certification Request Form.  To access the form, log in to myBrightpoint. (link opens in new tab) Click on the “SIS” tile.  In SIS, click on “Student Records eForms.”   On the left, click the tab for “Military Benefit Certify eForm.”  Fill out the information to the best of your knowledge.  If you would like to save your progress and come back later, click “Save.”  If you are finished, click the “Submit”  button.  If there are any issues with your form, an error message will pop up when you click “Submit.”  You must correct all errors.  Your classes will not be certified until  your form is successfully completed.
5. Pay any tuition and fees not covered (paid for) through VA benefits or financial aid by the payment deadline listed. 

VMSDEP (War Orphan) recipients should bring a copy of their approval letter to the Financial Services Office prior to each term.

Chapters 30, 1606, and 1607 only, MUST verify your enrollment monthly at W.A.V.E. or 877-838-2278.

VocRehab - Chapter 31 Veterans must provide a VA FORM 28-1905 from your Vocational Rehabilitation Case Manager for current term as per guidance from your Case Manager.

Students having attended and used their VA Benefits at another school, must submit a “Change of Program/Place of Training” Form (VA FORM 22-5495 for Ch. 35- DEA) OR (VA FORM 22-1995- all other chapters).

Remember, you must inform your MVEO Counselor (School Certifying Official) if you:

• Change your enrollment in any manner (drop/add/withdraw)
• Change your major

Failure to do this may result in under payment or over payment of benefits, which will cause a debt to Brightpoint and/or the VA.

The Survivors’ and Dependents’ Education Assistance (Ch.35) benefit provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently and totally disabled due to service-related conditions, or who died while on active duty or as a result of a service-related condition.

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The Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDED) provides education benefits to spouses and children of military service members killed, missing in action, taken prisoner, or who have been at least 90% permanently disabled as a result of military service. Military service includes service in the United States Armed Forces, United States Armed Forces Reserves, or the Virginia National Guard.

Use the myVMSDEP portal to establish an account and submit an online application.

Once approved for VMSDEP, you will submit your term information each semester as follows:

1. Visit the myVMSDEP portal.
2. Select "Step 6 Application Management."
3. Select the Manage Benefits button. The student benefits page will display.
4. Select the Add Term Benefit Information button.
5. Add your term information.
6. Select the Save Term Information button. Your term information will be saved.
7. After your VMSDEP application has been accepted by the Department of Veteran Services (DVS), you will need to be enrolled in classes to begin receiving benefits.
8. Log into the VMSDEP portal.
9. To add an enrollment, navigate to the Enrollments tab at the bottom of the page.
10. Click on the Add Enrollments button and enter the required information. Click on the Submit button. At this time, your enrollment has been submitted.

The My Career Advancement Account Scholarship (MyCAA) allows military spouses to receive up to $4000 in financial assistance for licenses, certificates, certifications, or associated degrees. MyCAA does not cover fees associated with enrollment. Fees are the student’s responsibility and must be paid by the end of the term.

To apply:

1. Meet with an advisor in the Advising Center.
2. Apply for MyCAA. After your eligibility for the program is verified, you will be asked to create a MyCAA account.
3. If you need help, call the SECO Consultant for MyCAA at 800-342-9647.
4. Contact the Brightpoint Cashier's Office for more information about the administration of MyCAA at Brightpoint.