Veterans Affairs
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Veterans Educational Benefits
Montgomery GI Bill - Post 9/11 – Chapter 33
The Post 9/11 GI Bill provides financial support for education and housing to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service on or after September 11, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. You must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty (MGIB-AD) - Chapter 30
The MGIB program provides up to 36 months of education benefits. Generally, benefits are payable for 10 years following your release from active duty.
Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) - Chapter 1606
The MGIB-SR program may be available to you if you are a member of the Selected Reserve. The Selected Reserve includes the Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve and Coast Guard Reserve, and the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard.
Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program (DEA) - Chapter 35
DEA provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently and totally disabled due to a service-related condition, or who died while on active duty or as a result of a service related condition. The program offers up to 45 months of education benefits.
Post-Vietnam Era Veterans' Educational Assistance Program (VEAP) - Chapter 32
VEAP is available if you first entered active duty between January 1, 1977 and June 30, 1985 and you elected to make contributions from your military pay to participate in this education benefit program. Your contributions are matched on a $2 for $1 basis by the Government. This benefit may be used for degree and certificate programs, flight training, apprenticeship/on-the-job training and correspondence courses. Remedial, deficiency, and refresher courses may be approved under certain circumstances.
Vocational Rehabilitation - Chapter 31
Any veteran with a compensable disability rating of 10% or more is invited to file an application for Vocational Rehabilitation by completing VA Form 28-1900 and submitting it to your local VA Office: Winston-Salem Regional Office, Federal Building, 251 N. Main ST, Winston – Salem, NC 27155. Once the application is filed, an appointment will be scheduled for you to discuss your educational plans, test your aptitude, interests and abilities as well as review the nature of your disability and how it affects your ability to gain employment. A decision of your entitlement to the benefit will be rendered after the counseling appointment. If you need further information, please contact the office directly at 1-800-827-1000.
WAVE (Web Automated Verification of Enrollment)
All students who are receiving either the Montgomery GI BILL Active duty or Selected Reserve MUST now verify their enrollments monthly to receive payments. This verification can be done on the last day of the month either by using the Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE) application on this web site or by using an automated telephone system (IVR) at 1-877-823-2378 and follow the prompts.
Transferring GI Bill Benefits to
If you plan on transferring to
Veterans Transfer Checklists & Forms
Be aware that not all of the items will apply to you as a transfer student, (i.e., "New Students Only" items will not apply).
If you are currently receiving benefits under Chapter 30 (you were Active Duty for three years or longer), 1606 (you are serving in the Reserve or National Guard), or 1607 (you were called to Active Duty for 90 days or longer while serving in the Reserve or National Guard), you should refer to the checklist for the respective benefit program listed below.
· New & Transfer Chapter 30 - MGIB - Active Duty Application Checklist
· New & Transfer Chapter 1606 - MGIB - Selected Reserve/National Guard Application Checklist
· New & Transfer Chapter 1607 - Reserve Education Assistance Program (REAP) Application Checklist
The form you need to submit to our office is VA Form 22-1995 - Request for Change of Program or Place of Training
If you are a veteran receiving benefits under the Chapter 31 - Vocational Rehabilitation Program, refer to:
· New & Transfer Chapter 31 - Vocational Rehabilitation Application Checklist
The only form you will need to submit to our office is VA Form 28-1905, which your Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor will provide to you.
Spouses and Dependents Transfer Checklist & Forms
Be aware that not all of the items will apply to you as a transfer student, (i.e., "New Students Only" items will not apply).
If you are currently receiving benefits under Chapter 35 (you are a spouse or dependent), refer to the checklist for the benefit program listed below.
· New & Transfer Chapter 35 - Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance Application Checklist
The form you need to submit to our office is VA Form 22-5495 - Request for Change of Program or Place of Training Survivors' and Dependents' Education Assistance
Checklists & Forms
The following forms are in the Adobe PDF file format. Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or above is required to view these files. If you do not have Acrobat Reader installed on your system please click on the Adobe link to get the software free from
Please click on the appropriate checklist to see the documents you will need to have to receive your benefits. Then fill out the appropriate form on your computer, print, sign the form, and send or bring the completed form along with the additional documentation to our office. We can make copies if you only have originals.
Veterans Checklists and Forms
Application Checklists (Veterans)
· New & Transfer Chapter 30 - MGIB - Active Duty Application Checklist(Veterans)
· New & Transfer Chapter 31 - Vocational Rehabilitation Application Checklist(Veterans)
· New & Transfer Chapter 32 - Post-Vietnam Era Veterans Education Assistance Program Application Checklist(Veterans)
· New & Transfer Chapter 1606 - MGIB - Selected Reserve/National Guard Application Checklist(Veterans)
· New & Transfer Chapter 1607 - Reserve Education Assistance Program (REAP) Application Checklist (Veterans)
VA Form 22-1990 - Application for VA Education Benefits (Veterans)
VA Form 22-1995 - Request for Change of Program or Place of Training (Veterans Transferring to MOC)
Spouses and Dependents Checklists and Forms
Application Checklist (Spouses and Dependents)
· New & Transfer Chapter 35 - Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance Application checklist
(Survivors and Dependents)
VA Form 22-5490 - Application for Survivors and Dependents Education Assistance (Survivors' and Dependents)
VA Form 22-5495 - Request for Change of Program or Place of Training Survivors and Dependents Education Assistance
(Survivors and Dependents Transferring to MOC)
Frequently Asked Questions
This page attempts to answer the questions asked most often of our Veteran Affairs Office. Additional questions will be added to this page as they arise.
Q. Will the VA pay for a dual degree / dual major?
Yes, but prior approval must be received from the North Carolina State Approving Agency (NCSAA). At this time, all dual degrees/majors must have prior approval by the NC SAA before a student can pursue a dual degree/major.
Q. Will the VA pay for a minor?
The VA will pay for a minor only if the minor can be applied as part of your major. The VA will pay for those classes that are part of the minor requirement.
Q. Can I retake a class and still be paid GI Bill benefits for that class?
If you fail a course, the grade does not meet the minimum requirements for the major or graduation, or credit was not earned may be repeated and be certified for VA purposes. Courses that are successfully completed may not be repeated and be eligible to receive VA benefits. If students must take additional courses in order to raise their GPA to graduate, the courses must be ones that have not already been successfully completed by the student.
Q. Can I get retroactive pay for classes I took before I applied for VA Education Benefits?
Yes, but there are limitations. VA benefits can be paid for enrollments up to one year before the date VA receives a student's application. The date stamp put on the student's application determines the one-year date.
Q. I have heard about "Break Pay." What is Break Pay and do I qualify?
Break (Interval) pay between semesters, quarters, and terms is paid according to the rules outlined below. Breaks are paid at the rate paid on the ending date of the term preceding the break. VA pays breaks automatically unless one of the following restrictions precludes payment for the break.
Restrictions on Break Pay. The VA will not pay for the break if:
· The break is more than 8 weeks.
· The term before or after the break is shorter than the break.
· Training time the last day of the preceding semester, quarter, or term is less than 1/2-time.
· The student withdrew from all courses during the preceding semester, or Summer term.
· The student's entitlement will exhaust and not paying the break is to the student's advantage.
· The student requests no pay for a break before payment for the break is authorized.
· The student is on active duty.
Q. What is the VA payment rate for Summer classes?
The VA pays education benefits for nonstandard enrollment periods based on credit equivalents. The school will report the actual number of credits and the beginning and ending dates of the nonstandard term.
Q. Why does WAVE show my enrollment as only 12 credits when I log in to verify, when I am actually enrolled for more than that?
The VA considers 12 semester credits to be full-time enrollment. If you are enrolled for more than 12 credits during the Spring or Fall semester, the VA will only pay you for up to 12 full-time credits.
Related Links
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Army/American Council on Education Registry Transcript System (AARTS) – Army Education Transcript Service
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SMART - Sailor/Marine American Council on Education Registry Transcript System (SMARTS) – Sailor/ Marine Education Transcript Service
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Federal Tuition Assistance - The Army National Guard is currently funding Federal Tuition Assistance at 100% of a member's tuition and authorized fees. This is further limited by semester hour/quarter hour caps and annual (fiscal year) limitation of $4,500 including fees. The ARNG Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA) Program provides financial assistance to ARNG soldiers in support of their professional and personal self-development goals.
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GI Bill Website - Educational Benefits – United States Department of Veterans Affairs
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North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs – North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs webpage.
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Veterans Success – This website presents information about the services that the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) program provides to veterans with service-connected disabilities. This site also has informational links that pertain to all Veterans and Dependants of Veterans.
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