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:
    Sherri Moore-Harrison
    George Fox University
    414 N. Meridian St. #6129
    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:
    Sherri Moore-Harrison
    George Fox University
    414 N. Meridian St. #6129
    Newberg, OR 97132
    503-554-2295 Toll-free: 800-765-4369
    smooreharrison@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