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VA
Education Benefits 123 Russell Hall (570)484-2344 Email questions to: sfs@lhup.edu |
FAQ Answers 1. When should I apply for my VA education benefits? You
should apply for your benefits at least six weeks prior to the 2. How much money will I receive?
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: 3. Will my VA education benefits cover my educational charges?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. 4. Can I receive regular financial aid while receiving VA education benefits?Yes. Applying for financial aid will not affect your VA education benefits. 5. What should I do if I cannot pay my charges by the due date because my VA check is late?Contact the Office of Student Financial Services for information about available financial aid programs. In addition, please advise SFS of your situation. 6. What should I do if I do not receive my VA check?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. 7. How do I request payment of benefits for summer and next year? 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. 8. I've been called to Active Duty and am withdrawing from school. What do I need to know? 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 9. If I withdraw from school while collecting VA education benefits and then return, will I automatically continue to receive my benefits? 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. 10. What changes should I report to the VA Certifying Official? 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:
11. Can I transfer my GI Bill benefits to my spouse or child? 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? Contact the Department of Veterans Affairs toll free 1-800-827-1000 or visit their website at: www.va.gov |
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