Veterans Education Benefits

Students applying for veterans' educational benefits should allow eight to ten weeks for processing before receiving benefits. The amount of benefits awarded is determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs and is based on the number of credit hours (units) or clock hours for which a student is enrolled monthly. The process for applying for veterans educational benefits is different for New Students that have never recieved benefits before and for Continuing/Transfer Students that have already initiated benefits before.

Get GI Bill® and other education benefits

• VA educational and training benefits
• Compaison Tool - Learn about and compare your GI Bill benefits at approved schools and employers.  Comparison Tool
• How to use your GI Bill Benefits
• Are you eligible for the GI Bill and other education benefits?
  You can get help deciding which education benefits to use by calling us at 888-442-4551 (TTY: 711). We’re here Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET.
• How do I apply for VA education benefits?
• What documents and information doI need to apply?  
  
  1. Social Security number
  2. Bank account direct deposit information
  3. Education and military history
  4. Basic information about the school or training facility you want to attend or are attending now

Service-Connected Disability?

If you are an active duty service member anticipating at least a 20% service-connected disability rating, or a veteran with a 20% disability rating or greater, you should first determine if any benefits to which you are entitled under Veterans Readiness and Employment (VR&E, chapter 31). Additional Information.

NOTE: If you need any help making your choice, VA Vocational and Employment counseling help is available to all veterans toll free at 1-800-827-1000. You also can discuss your options with a VA education benefits specialist by calling toll-free 1-888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551) or TDD at (800) 829-4833.

‘‘GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill."