Does attendance affect GI Bill?
A new rule took effect in August requiring many Post-9/11 GI Bill users to verify their school attendance with the Department of Veterans Affairs each month before receiving any payments. Starting this December, that requirement will be expanded to all Post-9/11 GI Bill recipients.
How do I verify my GI Bill attendance?
Contact the Education Call Center (ECC) at 1-888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551) and ask the representative to verify enrollment on your behalf.
Does Post-9/11 have to verify attendance?
Enrollment verification is a new requirement for Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) students to verify every month that you are still enrolled in the same courses or training that your school certified to VA. It’s not about verifying that you are attending classes, but whether your certified enrollment has changed.
Does GI Bill pay for half time?
Does VA pay for training at less than one-half time? Yes, benefits can be paid for training at less than half time for all VA education benefit programs. If you’re receiving the Post-9/11 GI Bill and training at less than 1/2 time you will not receive the housing allowance portion of the benefit.
What happens if you miss class GI Bill?
Attending classes is one of the requirements for receiving GI Bill benefits. If you don’t attend, you don’t get any money. If you stop attending class, the VA will stop your GI Bill payments retroactive to the beginning date of the term. You will most likely end up owing a lot of money to both the VA and the school.
Why hasn’t my GI Bill paid me?
What should I do if I didn’t get my GI Bill payment? Please let us know if your payment is late. You can call us toll-free at 888-442-4551. We’re here Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET.
Does Chapter 35 have to verify enrollment?
Students using Dependents Education Assistance (Chapter 35) or Post 9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) are NOT required to verify monthly attendance.
What is VA claim number?
What if I have more questions? You can call us at 800-827-1000. We’re here Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET.
Why does it take so long for the VA to process a claim?
First and foremost, the number of new claims being filed is contributing to the backlog. With many veterans returning home from the recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, there are now more new claims being filed through the VA than ever before.
Do you have to pay back GI Bill if you drop out?
Normally if you drop a class you will have to pay back any GI Bill money you received for that class to the VA. This includes your tuition & fee payment (even though it was paid to the school – not you), your Monthly Housing Allowance, your book stipend, and any kicker or college fund money you received.
Will I lose my GI Bill if I fail a class?
No. If you finished the class, you won’t have to pay back the GI Bill benefits you used for that class.
How do I verify my Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) enrollment?
If you receive education benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB), use WAVE to verify your enrollment. If you receive education benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill, verify your enrollment by responding to a monthly text message from us. In the near future, you’ll also have the option to verify your enrollment by email.
Where can I find the answer to a GI Bill question?
The “Questions and Answers” section of the GI BILL web site provides a wide range of questions and answers. If you are still not able to find the answer to your question, you may contact the RPO directly by using the “Ask a Question” tab in the “Questions and Answers” section.
What is wave (web automated verification of enrollment)?
Certain VA education benefit programs require you to verify that you’re enrolled in school each month to get your GI Bill benefit payments. For some of those programs, you’ll need to use the WAVE (Web Automated Verification of Enrollment) website. Keep reading to learn more about WAVE.
How do I notify my RPO of changes to my GI Bill?
Also, notify your RPO by using the “Ask a Question” tab in the “Questions and Answers” section of the GI BILL web site. If VA does not receive prompt notice of a change, you could be liable for an overpayment of benefits.