- Make sure we’ve approved your selected program. If you have questions, we can help you and your school understand the requirements. Call our Education Call Center at 888-442-4551.
- Apply for benefits. Submit an Application for VA Education Benefits (VA Form 22-1990) online. You can also apply by mail, in person, or with the help of a trained professional.
- Verify your enrollment. Ask your school or training official to verify your enrollment with us. We’ll review your application and let you know if we need anything else.
How do I talk to someone at the VA education benefits?
Call Us. 888-GIBILL-1 (888-442-4551). Call between 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Central Time, Monday-Friday.
How do I check my remaining VA education benefits?
If you want to check your GI Bill benefits now or request a copy of your Statement of Benefits by phone, you can call us at 888-442-4551.
How long does VA take to approve education benefits?
From the date that the VA receives enrollment certification, it generally 6-10 weeks for you to receive payment.
Does the VA manage educational benefits?
VA education benefits help Veterans, service members, and their qualified family members with needs like paying college tuition, finding the right school or training program, and getting career counseling. Learn how to apply for and manage the education and training benefits you've earned.
Can I extend my VA education benefits?
You may qualify for a GI Bill extension if one of these is true: You served a later period of active duty of 90 consecutive days or more (meaning that after you applied for GI Bill benefits, you served 90 days or more without a break in service), or.
Does my GI Bill expire?
You get 36 months of full-time GI Bill benefits and have no time limit on when you need to use them by. If you left the military before Jan. 1, 2013, your benefits expire 15 years from your discharge (if using the Post-9/11 GI Bill). If you are using the Montgomery GI Bill you have 10 years to use your benefits.
Why hasn't the VA paid my tuition?
Your school may not have received tuition and fee costs if we haven't received (or recently received) a certification with the costs. If your school has not received a tuition and fee payment from VA, contact your VA school certifying official to determine if the tuition and fees have been certified.
What day of the month does VA pay education benefits?
The VA typically pays on the first of every month for the previous month. For example, on October 1st you'll get a check for the month of September. Payments are prorated, meaning checks will be less during months we aren't in school from beginning to end (August, December, January and May).
How do I check my Chapter 35 benefits?
Resources and support.Call us. 800-698-2411.Visit a medical center or regional office. Find a VA location.
Will the VA pay for my child's college?
Like Post-9/11 veterans, eligible surviving spouses and children attending school may receive full tuition coverage at state-operated colleges and universities, plus a monthly living stipend and book allowance under this program.
How do I transfer VA education benefits to my child?
How do I transfer the benefit?Apply online now, or.Apply by mail. Fill out and mail an Application for Family Member to Use Transferred Benefits (VA Form 22-1990E) to the nearest VA regional office. Get VA Form 22-1990E to download. Find your nearest VA regional office.