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When
should I apply for my VA education
benefits?
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How
much money will I receive?
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Will my
VA education benefits cover my educational charges?
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Can I
receive regular financial aid while
receiving VA education benefits?
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What
should I do if I cannot pay my charges by
the due date because my VA
check is late?
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What
should I do if I do not receive my VA check?
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How
do I request payment of benefits for summer and next year?
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I've been called to Active Duty and am withdrawing from school. What do
I need
to know?
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If
I withdraw from school while collecting VA education benefits and then
return, will I automatically continue to receive my benefits?
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What
changes should I report to the
VA Certifying Official?
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Can
I transfer my GI Bill benefits to my spouse
or child?
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How
can I find out about all VA benefits to
which I am entitled?
FAQ Answers
1. When should I apply
for my VA education benefits?A:
You
should apply for your benefits at least six weeks prior to the
eligible semester or session for which you enroll.
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2. How
much money will I receive?
A:
Your VA education benefits will vary based on the type of benefit,
the number of credit hours for which you are enrolled, and the
current pay rates. For current rates, visit the Department of
Veterans Affairs website:
www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/rates.htm
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3. Will my
VA education benefits cover my
educational charges?
A:
The
amount of your VA education benefits will be based on the type of VA
benefit for which you are eligible, the number or credit hours you schedule, and the
current VA Rates. Unless
you're receiving Chapter 31 (i.e. Vocational Rehabilitation) benefits,
your VA education benefits will be paid to you directly in monthly
installments over the enrollment period.
LHUP expects your charges to be paid-in-full at the start of
each semester or session. It
is the student’s responsibility to pay those charges, in full, by
the due date. If you need
assistance paying your charges, you may apply for financial aid.
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4. Can I
receive regular financial aid while receiving VA education benefits?
A:
Yes. Applying for financial aid will not affect your VA
education benefits.
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5. What
should I do if I cannot pay my charges by the due date because my VA
check is late?
A:
Contact the Office of Student Financial Services for
information about available financial aid programs. In addition,
please advise SFS of your situation.
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6. What
should I do if I do not receive my VA check?
A:
Call the
Department of Veterans Affairs toll free number
1-888-GIBILL1
(888-442-4551) to see if the check has been mailed or the funds have
been directly
deposited. If the funds
have not been released, be sure to ask why.
If it is a school-related concern, contact the VA Certifying
Official.
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7. How
do I request payment of benefits for summer and next year?
A: Each
spring, typically in March, the Student Financial Services Office contacts current VA
education benefit recipients to inquire about their enrollment plans for the upcoming summer and academic
year. To ensure continued payment of benefits, be sure to attend
to
this correspondence in a timely manner.
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8. I've
been called to Active Duty and am withdrawing from school. What do
I need to know?
A:
Please
refer to the steps listed
here.
In
addition, the National Association of Student Financial Administrators
(NASFAA) has created a "Reserve/Guard Call-Up Financial Aid
Page" at
www.nasfaa.org/linklists/reservistguidance.asp
The page provides convenient access to guidance and resources related
to the continuing call to active military duty of students who are
members of the Reserves and National Guard.
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9. If
I withdraw from school while collecting VA education benefits and then
return, will I automatically continue to receive my benefits?
A:
No.
Be sure to immediately notify the VA Certifying Official that you have
withdrawn. When you decide to return to school, contact the VA
Certifying Offical to request that payment resume.
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10. What
changes should I report to the VA Certifying Official?
A:
To
avoid delays or overpayment of VA education benefits, each VA benefit
recipient is responsible for reporting any changes in status to the VA
Certifying Official, including:
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11.
Can I transfer my
GI Bill benefits to my spouse or child?
A:
Yes,
it is possible, in some instances, to transfer your GI Bill benefits to
a dependent. For more information, please contact a VA education
benefits counselor at 1-888-GIBILL1.
12.
How
can I find out about all VA benefits to which
I am entitled?
A:
Contact
the Department of Veterans Affairs toll free 1-800-827-1000 or visit
their website at: www.va.gov
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