Chapter 33 (Post 9/11 GI Bill) – Transfer Dependent

 

Complete the following steps to transfer your GI Bill to ECU


NOTE: If you are a transfer student but this is your first-time using Veterans Education Benefits, please follow the instructions for First-time Veterans Education Benefits students.

Step 1. Complete a Request for Change of Program or Place of Training Form with the VA by visiting: https://www.va.gov

  • Submitted applications cannot be viewed or printed. However, you will be able to view and print your submission Confirmation Page. A copy of this page should be kept in case confirmation of application submittal is needed by the School Certifying Official.

Step 2. Set up a meeting with your advisor and register for classes at ECU.

Step 3. Complete a Request for Benefits Form by logging in with your ECU Single Sign-On and upload a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility within the form. You will receive an email confirmation in your ECU email inbox when you successfully complete the form.

Step 4. Read the following Information for New GI Bill Students page.

NOTE: Any schedule change made after you complete the Request for Benefits Form may result in a VA debt.

Upon completion of your Request for Benefits Form being processed, the ECU Student Accounting Office will place a tuition and fees credit on your student account. The credit will be consistent with your Post-9/11 Percent Eligibility.

Any charges on your account that are not covered by the VA will need to be paid prior to the cashier’s payment schedule deadline.

 

Important Notes for Chapter 33 Students:

  • VA pays the Book Stipend at a rate of $41.67/credit hour with a maximum of $1,000 per year. This stipend is wire transferred to the bank account identified on your application for the benefits with the VA. It typically arrives 10 days prior to the beginning of classes but can vary depending on when your certification is submitted to the VA and the VA’s current processing times.
  • Your monthly Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) will be wire transferred to the bank account listed on your application for the benefits with the VA. It is paid (in arrears) on the first of the month for the previous month and is only paid for the days that you are enrolled in class.
  • VA Education Benefits only pay for classes in which you are enrolled that are required for your degree program. Enrollment changes following your VA certification for the term (e.g. course withdraws or failing a course and not fully attending the course) may result in VA debt. If you are unsure of the benefit potential debt impact of contemplated enrollment changes, please check with ECU Veterans Affairs Benefits Office.