Attention Veterans

APPLYING FOR VETERAN EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS
AT HOBART INSTITUTE OF WELDING TECHNOLOGY

To use your VA educational benefits you must be enrolled in a program approved by the State Approving Agency for Veterans Training.

The following programs at Hobart Institute of Welding Technology are approved for VA Benefits:

• Combination Structural & Pipe Welding Program (CPW)

• Structural Welding Program (CW)

• Preparation for the American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector/Educator (AWS - CWI/CWE) Examination.

People to contact for help
For information about benefits or help completing the forms:
            VA phone number:       1-888-442-4551
            Web site address:         http://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/benefits.htm
            County Veteran Service Officer: (listed in phone book under county offices
            Certifying Official at HIWT:  Financial Aid Office – 1-800-332-9448

Steps to take to use your Veterans Educational Benefits

1. If you have never applied for educational benefits you need the following:
   a.   DD-214          Discharge papers (Certified Copy)
   b.      VA22-1990    Application for Educational Benefits – can be obtained from
                                VA office or HIWT Financial Aid office.
   c.        DD-2384       Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE) for members of Selective
                                Reserve (See your Commanding Officer to apply for this
                                document).
2. If you have previously applied for educational benefits:
             VA22-1995 Request for a change of location or Place of Training. (Only if
             you have previously used your Veterans Educational benefits).
3. All forms should be given to the financial aid office at Hobart Institute of Welding
             Technology and a copy will be forwarded to the VA.