United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Welcome to the GI Bill Website

  Information about the new Post-9/11 GI Bill    
   
   
   

Spring 2010 GI Bill Benefit Processing Tally

We have developed a detailed listing showing VA’s progress in processing benefit payments. To view the information click here.

Survival Guide for Spring Enrollment

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Checklist for Prospective Spring Students

Hip-Pocket Guide for the Spring 2010 Semester

Lessons Learned for School Certifying Officials
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Breaking News

Posted on January 25, 2010

New California Tuition Rates Now Posted

In response to the legislative increase to the tuition rates in California’s public Institutes of Higher Learning the maximum in-state tuition & fees chart has been updated. Click here to view the new rates.

VA Reaching Out to Students and Schools to Speed Benefit Payments

In a coordinated effort to speed up the processing of Post 9/11 GI Bill education benmefits this spring, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today that it has been reaching out to student Veterans, servicemembers, university officials and other partners to meet its commitment to an aggressive processing goal by Feb. 1, 2010. For more information click here.

Advance Payment Website Discontinued

The Emergency Advance Payment checks made available for the Fall term are currently unavailable through the website.  You may still request a one-time Advance Payment for the Fall term of up to $3000 from any of our Regional Offices.  Please note Advance Payment checks are not available for active duty members or dependents.
As a reminder, to receive Advance Payment for the Fall term, you must have:

  • Verified identification
  • Verified service
  • Proof of school enrollment for the Fall 2009 Term only
  • Not previously received an Advance Payment

Call Center Closing

The Department of Veterans Affairs Education Call Center is currently closed on Thursdays and Fridays so that our staff may process education benefit claims. We will be open for telephone calls Monday through Wednesday during normal business hours from 7:00am to 5:00pm Central Standard Time. We thank you for your patience as we work to process claims.

You may still submit an electronic inquiry through the Question and Answer section of our website here.

Advance Payment Information

One-time advance payment checks for eligible veterans that have not yet received their education benefits for the Fall of 2009 are still available.   Advance payment checks are not available for individuals on active duty. Further information on advance payment can be found here.