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VA Benefits Checklist

Obtaining VA Education Benefits at Butler

If you are a member of the military community you may qualify for education benefits to help cover the cost of your degree. Our team is ready to help you navigate your options so you can focus on what’s next. Outlined are the steps you’ll need to follow to obtain education benefits through the VA.

Submit Application

The first step is applying. If you haven't yet, you'll need to apply before you can begin enrollment. Applying is free and simple and can be done online.

Applicants do not need to re-apply if they have applied to Butler or have taken a class that ended in the last two years.

Apply to Butler

Send Official Transcripts

Official college and military transcripts must be sent to the registrar. They must be sent by the institution directly to Butler. Electronic transcripts can be sent to registrar@butlercc.edu. By mail, send to: Registrar’s Office, 901 S. Haverhill Road, El Dorado, KS 67042.

Transcripts can be requested from:

Make an Enrollment Appointment

To enroll, you will need to schedule an appointment with one of our advisors.

You must follow a degree or certificate program in the college catalog. Let the advisor know you plan on using VA educational benefits.

Make an Appointment

Choose Your Chapter

Note, some students may be eligible for multiple chapters.

  • Chapter 30 - Montgomery GI Bill®- Active Duty, Discharged, Retired.
  • Chapter 31- Veterans Readiness and Employment- student works directly with Case Manager.
  • Chapter 33 - Post 911 GI Bill®- For students serving active duty after 9/11/2001.
  • Chapter 33 - Post 911 Dependents – Post 911-Veteran can transfer benefits to dependent(s).
  • Chapter 35 - Dependents Educational Assistance- Military disabled or deceased veteran can transfer benefits to spouse or child.
  • Chapter 1606 - Selected Reserve Assistance Program - Students who are currently actively drilling with Guard or Reserve.

Apply Online for VA Benefits

Apply for benefits on the VA.gov website.

Apply for Benefits

Submit the Enrollment Certification Request Form

This form and supporting documentation must be submitted each semester.

  1. Go to Registrar Uploads
  2. Download the VA Enrollment Certification Request Form to your device from the “Student Resources” (left sidebar).
  3. Fill out all the information and sign the form
  4. Upload the completed and signed form to Student Upload in the left sidebar

Meet with the VA Benefits Coordinator

To finalize your benefits, make an appointment with our VA Benefits Coordinator, Amy Cyphers.

Amy can be reached by email or phone at: 

Contact Us

    VA Benefits, Records, Verifications and Title 9 Funding

    Amy Cyphers 
    316.322.3102
    acyphers@butlercc.edu

    Tuition Assistance

    Joni Gilbert 
    316.323.6201
    Jgilbert2@butlercc.edu

    Advising and Enrollment

    Kendall Bernstorf 
    316.323.6050
    kbernstorf@butlercc.edu