Admissions for Veterans
PIHMA’s programs are approved for veteran educational benefits by the Arizona State Approving Agency.
Get Started
If you are active military, a veteran or a dependent and have not used VA education benefits before at any institution of higher education, this is where you start:
STEP ONE: APPLY FOR BENEFITS
| VA benefit type |
Use this VA application |
| Chapter 30, 33, 1606 and 1607 | Form 22-1990 |
| Chapter 35 | Form 22-5490. Available at: www.vets.gov and www.ebenefits.va.gov. |
| Chapter 31 | Eligibility/Application is determined by the Department of Veteran Affairs, Vocational Rehabilitation Office |
STEP TWO: LOCATE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
| VA benefit type | Include this supporting document |
| All types, except Chapter 1606 | DD-214 Military Discharge Document — Copy Member 4 |
| Chapter 1606 | DD-2384 NOBE — Notice of Basic Eligibility |
STEP THREE: SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO THE VA
Option 1: online at https://www.va.gov/education/how-to-apply/ (easy to do and fastest processing)
Option 2: mail to Department of Veterans Affairs, PO Box 8888, Muskogee, OK 74402-8888
If you apply online, you will receive your Certificate of Eligibility from the VA in four to eight weeks.
STEP FOUR: APPLY TO PIHMA
You can apply to any of PIHMA’s degree programs before receiving your Certificate of Eligibility or submitting your 1905 form to the VA.
When you are ready to apply, consult with one of our admissions staff and start completing your admissions forms.
If you have questions about applying to PIHMA or any of the steps along the way, please contact an Admissions Representative at admissions@pihma.edu or 602-274-1885.
Military Spouse and Dependent Students
Here at PIHMA, family matters. It takes significant dedication and sacrifice to be a military spouse or dependent. It is our mission to provide the same dedication to you on your education journey at PIHMA.