Veterans Affairs
Christopher Newport is committed to supporting the continuing education and academic success of veterans. We are your liaison with the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), and can assist you in the process of using your VA benefits, including
- Processing VA forms
- Adhering to procedural requirements
- Certifying enrollment
Getting Started
Military personnel and dependents
If using benefits for the first time, please apply for your VA benefits online.
Once approved for benefits, submit your Certificate of Eligibility to vetaffrs@cnu.edu.
Each semester you must submit a Veteran's Student Clearance Form. This form can be found in the Forms and Information on the left. Please complete and submit to vetaffrs@cnu.edu
Transfer Student Benefits
Students who wish to transfer benefits from another school must complete the following:
- Military personnel: Complete the request for change of program or place of training form (VA Form 22-1995) available online through the VA, and submit it to the Office of the Registrar or email vetaffrs@cnu.edu.
- Military dependents: Complete the dependents request for change of program or place of training (VA Form 22-5495) available online through the VA, and submit it to the Office of the Registrar or email vetaffrs@cnu.edu.