How long does it take for VA benefits to be paid?
An average payment is in the first five business days. Why is my payment late? VA is presently experiencing a delay in education claims processing due to a higher than usual pending inventory.
Can I get VA education benefits?
VA education benefits can help you pay your tuition, pick out a school, choose a career, and more. If you’re an active-duty service member or Veteran, a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a qualified survivor or dependent, find out if you can get VA education benefits through the GI Bill and other educational assistance programs.
How long does it take to receive my education benefits payment?
If you signed up for direct deposit when you applied for education benefits, we’ll deposit your payment into your bank account 7 to 10 business days after you verify your school enrollment. This is the fastest way to receive your payment.
How do I apply for VA benefits for college?
First, find out if your school will receive an advance payment for you. Check with the office that oversees Veteran benefits at your school. This is usually the registrar’s or financial aid office. If they agree to receive an advance payment, they’ll give you a request form to fill out.
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).
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.
How do I check the status of my VA education claim?
Call 1-888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551) For TDD/TYY use 711.
Why is my GI Bill taking so long?
GI Bill Payment Processing Schedule (longer if there are any issues with your application, or the VA needs more information to process your request). This can take longer if you are applying during the fall term, as the VA typically receives an influx of applications during this time of the year.
How long does it take to process GI Bill?
within 30 daysWe usually process applications within 30 days. If you applied less than 30 days ago, please check back soon. You haven't applied yet for Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits.
How are GI Bill months calculated?
A: Post 9/11 GI Bill entitlement use calculations are made based on the rate of pursuit figured by taking the number of credits you are taking, times 30 days per month, divided by the number of credits considered full-time by the school.
Does preparation for notification mean denied?
Yes, Preparation for Decision is a good sign! This means your VA claim is progressing and nearing the final stages of a VA rating decision: approval, denial, or deferral. Generally, you can expect to receive a VA rating decision within 30 business days of the Preparation for Decision phase.
Why do VA claims get denied?
If a Veteran does not submit enough proof about their disability in their VA claim , the VA will likely deny their claim. The VA has strict guidelines about what types of medical conditions qualify as disabilities and what level of compensation each veteran can receive based on the impact of the condition.
Am I eligible for VA education benefits through the Post-9/11 GI Bill?
You may be eligible for benefits through the Post-9/11 GI Bill if you’ve served on active duty for at least 90 days, whether continuous (all at onc...
Am I eligible for VA education benefits through the Montgomery GI Bill?
You may be eligible for benefits through one of our Montgomery GI Bill programs. Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (MGIB-AD) You can get benefits thro...
How many total months of VA education benefits can I get?
You may be able to get a maximum of 48 months of VA education benefits—not including Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) benefits. But many app...
Can I get VA education benefits through other programs?
You may be able to get help paying for school tuition, testing fees, and advanced licensing and certifications through other VA educational assista...
Can I get educational and career counseling through VA?
You may be able to get free educational and career counseling through the Personalized Career Planning and Guidance program (Chapter 36) if you mee...
Are there any related benefits I may also be able to get?
If you have a service-connected disability that limits your ability to work or prevents you from working, you may be eligible for Veteran Readiness...
What should I do if I received an other than honorable, bad conduct, or dishonorable discharge?
If you’ve received one of these discharge statuses, you may not be eligible for VA benefits. There are 2 ways you can try to qualify: Find out how...
Can my spouse or dependent children get VA education benefits?
In some cases, the dependent or surviving spouse and children of a Veteran can get educational assistance through a GI Bill program. Learn more abo...
What is VA readiness and employment?
Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) If you have a service-connected disability that limits your ability to work or prevents you from working, find out if you can get VR&E benefits and services—like help exploring employment options and getting more training if required. Last updated: June 23, 2020. Back to top.
What to do if you disagree with VA decision?
If you disagree with a decision on your education benefits claim, you can request a decision review. You can also manage any review requests or appeals you already filed.
What are the benefits of VA education?
VA education benefits can help you pay your tuition, pick out a school, choose a career, and more. If you’re an active-duty service member or Veteran, a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a qualified survivor or dependent, find out if you can get VA education benefits through the GI Bill and other educational assistance programs.
How long can you transfer GI Bill benefits to spouse?
Also, if you haven’t used all of your Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits, you may be able to transfer up to 36 months of benefits to your spouse or a dependent child. Learn more about transferring benefits.
Can dependent children get VA education?
Can my spouse or dependent children get VA education benefits? In some cases, the dependent or surviving spouse and children of a Veteran can get educational assistance through a GI Bill program . Also, if you haven’t used all of your Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits, you may be able to transfer up to 36 months of benefits to your spouse ...
Understanding Your Certificate of Eligibility
This step-by step guide will help you understand your Certificate of Eligibility (COE), including next steps to obtain your benefits. In most cases, you can use either a COE or Award Letter to prove eligibility to your school. Also see Understanding your Award Letter
Section: Yellow Ribbon
This section tells you if you are eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Program . The GI Bill covers tuition and fees for public schools, but may not cover all tuition and fees for private or foreign schools. This program helps you cover the remaining cost of tuition not covered by the GI Bill.
Section: Choosing the Right Career and Training
The VA’s CareerScope tool can help you decide what jobs, classes, and training programs are right for you. The GI Bill Comparison Tool compares the benefits provided at each school.
Section: What You Must Do
This section explains what to do with your COE to start receiving benefits. Click here for information on how long it usually takes to receive your benefits after enrollment is certified. In most cases, you can use either your COE or your most recent Award Letter to prove eligibility to your school.
Section: Career Counseling
This section provides information on professional career counseling services and additional factors to consider when deciding on a school.
Section: What You Should Do If You Disagree With Our Decision
This section explains your options for appealing the COE if you disagree with any part of the decision. The VA form mentioned in this section (20-0998, Your Rights to Seek Further Review of Our Decision) is attached at the end of the letter. Please click on each link below to access and download applications:
Section: If You Have Questions or Need Assistance
Every document is different, so only use this page as a general guide. We have a similar guide to your Certificate of Eligibility/Award Letter . You can review the entire document or click to a specific section through these shortcuts. Each section is copied here so you can compare the example to your own version.
How long do you have to take a break before you can enroll in school?
You must: Have an advance payment request on file at your school, and. Be attending school at least half time, and. Have a break of at least 30 days before the start of the term. Note: We must receive your enrollment certification at least 30 days before classes start. Back to top.
How long does it take to get a hearing aid replacement?
If you get your payment by check and it’s been at least 3 weeks since we issued the check, you can request a replacement. It could take up to 6 weeks to get a replacement. Back to top.
Can I get an advance payment on my GI bill?
This depends on which GI Bill program you’re using. If you’re using the Post-9/11 GI Bill, you can’t get an advance payment. If you’re using a GI Bill program other than the Post-9/11 GI Bill, you may be able to get an advance payment. You’ll need to meet all of the requirements listed below.
How long do you have to use veap?
The amount of benefits you get (up to 36 months) will depend on how much money you put into your VEAP every month. You have 10 years from your release from active duty to use your VEAP benefits. If you don’t use the money after 10 years, we’ll automatically refund it to you.
When did you put money in your veap account?
Opened and put money into your VEAP account before April 1, 1987, and. Put in $25–$2,700 on your own, and. Finished your first period of service and didn’t receive a dishonorable discharge. If you served in or are serving in the Air Force, you must meet the additional requirements below.
When will VA stop paying work study benefits?
For students who began a new Work Study contract after March 1, 2020, VA is unable to continue paying work study benefits for the periods in which the student is unable to perform qualifying Work Study activities, even if due to COVID-19. Q15.
When will the VA pay MHA?
Keep in mind, the law only authorizes VA to pay GI Bill MHA payments for converted courses at the resident rate from March 1, 2020, to December 21, 2021.
When does the GI bill expire?
Because the pursuit of your education was negatively impacted by COVID-19, your GI Bill benefits are automatically extended for an additional 661 days. Your previous expiration date was January 1, 2025 (15 years from your discharge date); it will now be October 24, 2026.
Navigating Your GI Bill
We will be updating the FAQs below based on what you ask us the most. Be sure to check back.
When I Call
What is the Call Center number? Call us at 888-GIBILL-1 (888-442-4551) between 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Central Time, Monday-Friday. You can also communicate with us by Submitting A Question.
When I Am Facing A Hardship
What is the definition of financial hardship? Examples of a financial hardship include, but are not limited to:
When I Have a Payment Question
What does payment in arrears mean? You are paid the first week of the current month for the number of days of attendance of the previous month. For example: You are paid in September for the days you attended class in August.
When I Should Talk to my School Certifying Official
When did your school submit your enrollment? Check with your School Certifying Official and ask when they submitted your paperwork to us, that will give you a good starting point for a payment time line
