How do I check my GI Bill 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 do I get full GI Bill benefits?
You can apply for GI Bill benefits online or in person at a VA regional office near you. You can also call 1-888-GI BILL-1 to ask the VA to mail an application directly to you. The application process is simple, especially if you do it online.
How do I get money from my GI Bill?
You can also apply:Call 888-442-4551, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET, to request that we send the application to you. ... Go to a VA regional office and have a VA employee help you. ... You can work with a trained professional called an accredited representative to get help applying for education benefits.
Can you spend your GI Bill on anything?
You can use your GI Bill for many different types of training including: College degree programs including Associate, Bachelor, and advanced degree programs. Vocational/Technical Training including non-college degree programs. On-the-job/Apprenticeship Training.
How much will my GI Bill pay me?
The Post-9/11 GI Bill also pays a Monthly Housing Allowance based on the ZIP code of the location of the school or campus you are attending the majority of your classes. This stipend currently averages $1,801 a month, but can exceed $2,700 depending on where you go to school.
How do I use my pocket GI Bill?
8 Tips for Student Veterans Using the Post 9/11 GI BillDecide on a major. ... Take extra classes if you can. ... Consider online classes. ... Supplement you income. ... Plan ahead financially. ... Still apply for Financial Aid, scholarships, and grants. ... Save on books, pocket the book stipend. ... 1 day = 1 term.
Can I use my GI Bill to buy a house?
The GI Bill offers veterans, military members, and their loved ones many benefits. But one thing it doesn't cover? That'd be buying a house.
How do I use my GI Bill after discharge?
Step By Step Guide to Utilizing Your Post 9/11 G.I. Bill BenefitsStep 1: Apply for admission. ... Step 2A (If first time using G.I. ... Step 2B (If used G.I. Bill Previously: Submit a Request for Change of Program or Place of Training) ... Step 3: Submit a copy of the Certificate of Eligibility (CoE)More items...
How long are GI Bill benefits good for?
If you were discharged before January 1, 2013, your Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits expire 15 years after you separated from the military. Montgomery GI Bill benefits expire 10 years after you separate from the military. But you may qualify for an extension of these benefits.
Can you use your GI Bill to buy a car?
You can use the money to buy a vehicle without financing it. Just complete VA form 21-4502 and submit it to apply. Qualifying disabilities include loss of use of one or both hands or feet, vision impairment, burn injuries and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. The allowance is paid directly to the dealer or seller.
Can I get full BAH for online classes?
The Post-9/11 GI Bill BAH rate (aka the Monthly Housing Allowance) is $917 per month for full-time students enrolled in an online college, school, or distance-learning program until July 31, 2022.
What does the GI Bill pay monthly?
This Post 9/11 GI Bill will provide up to $2,000 to cover the cost of one licensing or certification test. This benefit is not charged against your 36 month entitlement. The new GI Bill will provide up to a maximum of $1,200 for tutorial assistance. The program will pay up to $100 per month, for a maximum of 12 months.
What time do you call VA for GI Bill?
You can’t make changes to your application, but if you have questions about VA education benefits, please call 888-442-4551, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET. If we’ve asked you for documents, please upload them through the GI Bill website. Go to the GI Bill website.
How to contact VA claims office?
Call 888-442-4551, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET, to request that we send the application to you. Fill it out and mail it to the VA regional claims processing office that’s in the same location as your school. See a list of regional claims processing offices.
Benefit rates and ways you can use your benefits
Learn more about education benefit rates for tuition and books for qualifying Veterans and their family members.
Other GI Bill programs you may qualify for
If you served at least 2 years on active duty, find out if you qualify for benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty program.
More GI Bill benefits and information
Find out if your school participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, which can help pay tuition costs that the Post-9/11 GI Bill doesn’t cover.
How to apply for VA benefits?
Apply for Benefits. Contact Us. Call us at 888-GIBILL-1 (888-442-4551) between 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Central Time, Monday-Friday. Ask us a Question - Get an answer in four to five working days.
What is 154AF VA?
Through the LSPP, eligible Education and Training Institutions may apply to become a 154 Administrating Facility (154AF), which allows them to receive an annual lump sum payment from VA . The lump sum payment will be used to pay eligible Work Study students who are receiving GI Bill benefits at the ETI.
Is the GI Bill a trademark?
GI Bill ® is a registered trademark of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) The absence of the registration symbol ® does not constitute a waiver of VA's trademark rights in that phrase. Read our Terms of Use.
What time does the GI Bill tool work?
This tool is available Sunday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET, and Saturday 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET. If none of the above situations applies to you, and you think your Statement of Benefits should be here, please call the GI Bill Hotline at 888-442-4551.
Can I get a GI bill statement online?
You: Note: At this time, the GI Bill benefit statement isn't available online to family members and dependents. You'll need to request a new Certificate of Eligibility letter to check your GI Bill benefit status. To request a COE, please call the Education Call Center at 888-442-4551.
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