Veterans Affairs

Lourdes is a veteran-friendly campus, offering support services to assist veterans and service members with their transition from soldier to civilian to student

Veteran Affairs

Veterans, Service Members & Family Members

Welcome to Lourdes! First, we want to thank you for the contributions and sacrifices you have made for our country. Second, congratulations on your decision to go to college. We are happy to assist you in receiving your VA or other military education benefits.

Important Information: The VA determines your eligibility for benefits, (please see “How to Apply for Benefits” below). If you are eligible, the VA Certifying Official in the Financial Aid Office (FAO) will work with you to certify your education benefits. If you have any questions at any time, please stop in our office, call, or send an email. We are here to assist you!

Ohio National Guard Scholarship Program

How to Apply for Educational Benefits

Step 1: You may apply online. Go to the Veteran’s Online Application (VONAPP) Website. Call the VA if you are uncertain or have questions (1-888-GI BILL-1). Note: each program has individual requirements for eligibility.

Step 2: After you have received the Certificate of Eligibility (COE), meet with the Lourdes Certifying Official for information regarding your education benefits and application procedures at Lourdes. The application process generally takes 4-6 weeks. Please submit one copy to the Lourdes Certifying Official located in Financial Aid. We will also need a copy of the following:

DD-214 (Discharge Papers – Certified Copy) OR
DD-2384 (Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE) for members of Selective Reserve). See your Commanding Officer to apply for this document.

Step 3: Before each semester, submit the Lourdes “Blue Form” (Request for Veterans Benefits at Lourdes) after registering for classes. Register and submit your paperwork as early as possible to minimize delays.

Step 4: Each student is required to report their enrollment verification on a monthly basis through the Veteran Affairs W.A.V.E website. Students who receive VA education Benefits under Chapter 30 or 1606 must certify current credit hours on or after the last day of each month while attending school. You can certify your enrollment by visiting the WAVE website or by calling 1-877-823-2378.

**If you have any questions please contact Janice Jercovich, VA Certifying Official
(419) 517-8900 or jjercovich@lourdes.edu

Contact

Janice Jercovich
VA Certifying Official
419-517-8900
jjercovich@lourdes.edu

Financial Aid Office
419-824-3732
Toll Free: 1-800-878-3210
Fax: 419-517-8866
finaid@lourdes.edu

Office Hours
M- Th: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
F: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sat & evenings:
by appointment only