801—9.5 (35) Application process.
	 9.5(1) Application. Upon request, war orphans educational assistance applications may be obtained from the executive director at the address as set out in 801—subrule 1.3(1).
	  a.   	 The war orphan shall complete the application in ink, by typewriter, or by computer, and the application shall be returned to the executive director.
	  b.   	 A copy of the war orphan’s birth certificate and proof of death of the veteran parent shall be included with the completed application. Proof of death of the veteran parent while in service may be a telegram, letter, or certified verification from the U.S. Department of Defense. Proof of death after service is a copy of a death certificate.
	 9.5(2) Verification. The executive director shall verify the service-connected death of a war veteran with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.