Chapter 1606 (Selected Reserve)

 

Complete the following steps to utilize your GI Bill® here at ECU

Step 1. Apply for your benefits by visiting https://www.va.gov

  • Complete and submit your application.
  • It generally takes the VA approximately 30 days to process your application & send you a Certificate of Eligibility.

Step 2. If you have a kicker contact, please email a copy of that to: VABenefits@ecu.edu

Step 3. Register for classes at ECU.

Step 4. Complete the ECU 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. NOTE: The Request for Benefits Form is required each semester that you wish to use your benefit while attending ECU.

Step 5. Read the following Information for New GI Bill® Students page.

* All Chapter 1606 payments are sent directly from the VA to the student at the end of each month. You are responsible for any amount due on your University bill.

** If needed, ECU offers both payment plans & deferrals to Chapter 1606 students.

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

 

Important Notes for Chapter 1606 Students:

  • For monthly stipend payments to be processed, Chapter 1606 students must provide a Verification of Enrollment on the first of each month. To verify enrollment, you will either need to log into WAVE (Web Automated Verification of Enrollment) or call 1-877-823-2378.
  • Your monthly stipend payment will be wire transferred from the VA within 5-7 business days after you verify your enrollment using one of the methods mentioned above. Payments are made (in arrears) for the previous month and are only paid for the days that you were 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.
  • All qualified Selected Reserve service members are authorized concurrent Tuition Assistance (TA) and Chapter 1606 benefit when enrolled in an approved program of education that is half-time or greater. Concurrent use is not authorized when enrolled less than half-time.