Receiving Benefits

Monthly VerificationCertain Veteran students who receive benefits under the Montgomery GI BILL have to verify their monthly enrollment to the VA.

CHAPTER 30, 1606 & 1607- must verify enrollment
CHAPTER 35 - DO NOT HAVE TO VERIFY ENROLLMENT
CHAPTER 31 - DO NOT HAVE TO VERIFY ENROLLMENT

You have the option of verifying enrollment through one of the following:

• Call Toll-Free at 1.877.823.2378 or online at www.gibill.va.gov
• Enrollment verification is the last day of each month in order to receive payment within two weeks, with the exception of Federal Holidays, which may delay payment.

Direct DepositStudents receiving Chapter 30, 31, 1606 and 1607 Educational Benefits through the Montgomery GI Bill or Vocational Rehabilitation have the option of having VA payments deposited directly into a checking/savings account of their choice. Direct Deposit is recommended to students through the Application for Educational Benefits and can be set up or update current Direct Deposit account information by calling 1.877.838.2778.

PaymentPayment of Benefits usually occurs between the 1st and the 15th of each month and is paid for the previous month. Provided a student verifies his/her monthly enrollment, payment is based on the dates the required class meets. The VA will automatically pay students for all payable breaks between regular quarters unless the Veteran Student states in writing that he/she wants "no pay break." For payment information call 1.888.442.4551.

Pay StatusVA monthly benefits are paid to the student based on enrolled units or the number of units that apply to the Major/Degree/Certificate or goal currently on file. It is important the student follow his/her education plan! VA does not pay for courses that are not part of their plan.

12 Week Quarter Schedule

• 12 Units or more - Full Time
• 9 to 11 ½ units - ¾ Time
• 6 to 8 ½ units - ½ Time
• 5 Units or less - less than ½ Time

6 Week Quarter Schedule

• 6 Units or more - Full Time
• 5 Units - ¾ Time
• 4 Units - ½ Time
• 3 Units - less than ½ Time

Payment RatesRefer to www.gibill.gov > "Educational Benefits"

Processing Time

Processing forms and information on line are recommended. Paper forms take approximately 8 to 12 weeks at the Veterans Administration! Subsequent forms usually take 6 to 8 weeks.