Chapter 30 (Montgomery GI Bill®)

 

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 will take the VA approximately a month to process your application.
  • Once you are approved, the VA will issue you a Certificate of Eligibility.

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

Step 3. If you have a kicker contact, please email a copy of that to: VABenefits@ecu.edu

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 (if available). 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 30 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.

University payment plan information can be found online here: ECU Tuition Payment Plan

NOTE: Any schedule change made after you complete the Request for Benefits Form may result in a VA debt. Please notify our office of any schedule adjustments by emailing: VABenefits@ecu.edu

 

Important Notes for Chapter 30 Students:

 

  • For monthly stipend payments to be processed, Chapter 30 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.