Timeline

  1. Apply for benefits at VA.gov as soon as possible, preferably 3-6 months prior to start of first semester.
  2. After submitting the application for benefits, expect to receive your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) in 8 to 10 weeks. Submit a copy to the Office of Veterans Affairs using our Secure Document Upload.
  3. During enrollment, complete the Enrollment Certification Request form including your academic advisor's signature.
  4. After submitting to the Office of Veterans Affairs using our Secure Document Upload, the due date for tuition and fees will be deferred to mid semester.
  5. During peak times, allow up to 4 weeks for certification to the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs. The VA will generate emails notifying you of certifications.
  6. After certification, allow 4 to 6 weeks before expecting payments. Total processing time averages 8 to 10 weeks.
  7. Post 9/11 GI-BillĀ® student's credit hours are initially certified without tuition and fees to the VA. Tuition and fees will be certified to the VA after the drop period has ended.