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FAQs for Students
We cover your housing, grade, classroom, and financial hardship concerns.
FAQS for School Certifying Officials
We cover your IHL, non-college degree and on-the-job training and apprenticeship questions.
Paperless Guidance
VET TEC, a new pilot program offering training for high-tech careers to Veterans, is now taking applications from potential training providers.
See our webpage for more information.
Information about the School Certifying Officials (SCOs) Annual Training Requirements is now available to new and existing SCOs.
See our webpage to read more about the requirements and to take the online training.
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Compare VA-approved institutions and review other information to choose the educational program that works best for you.
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24 Days: First Time Applications
10 Days: Supplemental*
*A supplemental claim is a re-enrollment or other change that impacts your benefit.
FAQs
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You served with honor and you’re ready to further your education and skills. If you qualify, apply for VA education and training benefits online, in person, or request an application over the phone.
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Announcements
COVID-19 Paperless Guidance
April 21, 2020 4:05 PM
Due to the COVID-19 national emergency, the GI Bill program is working to increase capabilities for a paperless environment. This will mean some changes for us and for our beneficiaries, the way we communicate and the way paperwork is submitted.
See further guidance on going paperless and why we need you to provide us with your most current email address.
Temporary relief from your GI Bill benefit debt
April 15, 2020 1:20 PM
The VA Debt Management Center (DMC) is offering temporary financial relief if you are unable to pay your GI Bill benefit debt during this crisis.
See our debt relief Facebook post for more information.
COVID-19 FAQS for School Certifying Officials (SCOs)
April 2, 2020 9:10 AM
Be sure to check out our COVID-19 FAQS for SCOS. We cover your IHL, non-college degree and on-the-job training and apprenticeship questions.
April Webinars - 107 Recertification Training
March 31, 2020 10:00 AM
VA will host virtual training sessions to walk through the 107 recertification process. Invites will be sent via Gov.Delivery. Registration is required.
Keep checking this page and our Webinar page for more information.
Webinar Slides Are Available for the 3/26-27 and 30 VBA Education SCO/SAA Office Hours - COVID-19
March 30, 2020 4:30 PM
The slides for the March VBA Education SCO/SAA Office Hours are now available.
Important Update on GI Bill Benefits - Congress Passes New Legislation due to COVID-19
March 20, 2020 11:30 AM
See our 3/20 Facebook post discussing Corona Virus and its impact on your monthly housing allowance.
If you have questions about your specific circumstance, please contact the Education Call Center at: 1-888-442-4551 between 8 AM and 7 PM Eastern Time, Monday-Friday. You can also submit a question electronically.
Yellow Ribbon Program Open Season for the 2020-2021 Academic Year
March 19, 2020 9:00 AM
From March 15 to May 15, 2020, we are accepting new Yellow Ribbon Program agreements, modifications to existing open-ended agreements, or agreements to withdraw from participation. See our Yellow Ribbon Program Schools’ web page for instructions and forms.
COVID-19 Virus Concerns and How It Affects Your Benefits
March 12, 2020 1:30 PM
See our 3/12 Facebook post discussing Cornona Virus and its impact on your monthly housing allowance.
If you have questions about your specific circumstance, please contact the Education Call Center at: 1-888-442-4551 between 8 AM and 7 PM Eastern Time, Monday-Friday.
Recertification for Schools Impacted by Colmery Act, Section 107
March 10, 2020 1:30 PM
To all schools impacted by Section 107, you will be allowed to recertify in May 2020.
Section 107 requires the monthly housing allowance (MHA) under the Post-9/11 GI Bill program to be calculated based on the zip code of the campus where the student physically attends the majority of classes, rather than the location of the institution of higher learning where the student is enrolled.
Suspension of VA Benefits to Five Schools for Deceptive Practices
March 9, 2020 2:00 PM
On March 9, 2020, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) notified the University of Phoenix, Colorado Technical University, American InterContinental University, Bellevue University, and Temple University of VA’s intent to suspend benefits for the enrollment of new students. VA has concluded there is sufficient evidence to support a finding that these schools have utilized advertising, sales, or enrollment practices which are erroneous, deceptive, or misleading either by actual statement, omission, or intimation in violation of the law.
This decision only applies to new GI Bill students, and to the extent allowable under current law, the department will afford current students at these institutions the opportunity to continue their programs of study, provided they have maintained continuous enrollment. See VA’s News Release for more information.
Please give us a call at our call center - 888-442-4551, or submit a question, if you need further information.
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