George Fox University | Offices and Services | Registrar | Veterans Information

Veterans Information

You may be entitled to educational benefits from the Veterans Administration. George Fox University is state approved to train veterans and the majority of our programs are approved by the VA.

Starting the Process:

1. Admission to a degree program is required to be eligible for benefits. Please contact the Office of Admissions to apply.
   
   
2. Complete and submit the appropriate Veterans Online Application (VONAPP):
   
   • Applying for the first time? Complete form 1990.
     
   • Changing schools or degree program? Complete form 1995.
     
   • Applying for dependent benefits? Complete form 5490.
     After submitting the correct form, please print out a copy for GFU.
     
   
   
3. Print out and sign the Students Rights and Responsibilities form.. This form requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.
   
   
4. Submit a copy of your completed VONAPP with the Student's Rights and Responsibilities form to:
   Kathi Newton
   George Fox University
   414 N. Meridian St. #6189
   Newberg, OR 97132
   

Student Rights & Responsibilities:

• You may receive retroactive benefits for up to one year before the date you submitted your application.
  
  
• Only courses required for the degree program you are admitted to are eligible for VA benefits. If you change degree programs you must notify the registrar's office and the Veteran's Administration by completing VONAPP form 1995.
  
  
• Students are expected to maintain satisfactory academic progress to be eligible for VA benefits. Please see the Undergraduate or Graduate/School of Professional Studies Catalog for a description of this academic policy.

Contact Information (updating your address/questions):

• Department of Veterans Affairs
  PO Box 8888
  Muskogee, OK 74402-8888
  888-442-4551
  
  
• Oregon Students may contact:
  Kathi Newton
  George Fox University
  414 N. Meridian St. #6189
  Newberg, OR 97132
  503-554-2215
  Toll-free: 800-765-4369
  knewton@georgefox.edu
  
  
• Idaho students may contact:
  Chris Young
  George Fox University
  1810 S. Eagle Road
  Meridian, ID 83642
  208-375-3564
  Toll-free: 800-749-4369
  youngc@georgefox.edu