Chapter 30 (Montgomery GI Bill®) Transfer Student

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

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

Step 2

Complete a Request for Benefits Form and upload a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility within the form. You will receive an automated email confirmation 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 3

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

** If needed, ECU offers both payment plans & deferrals to Chapter 30 students.

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

Important Notes for Chapter 30 Students:

Enrollment Verification – 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, visit the VA Verify School Enrollment webpage.

Monthly Stipend Payments – 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 listed on the above mentioned VA website. Payments are made (in arrears) for the previous month and are only paid for the days that you were enrolled in class.

Course Requirements – 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.