Highlights
Award Information
Veterans’ Education Benefits (VEB) are benefits provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to students who qualify. While the student may meet specific criteria, only the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can determine who qualifies for benefits and how much they receive. There are several chapters of Veterans’ Education Benefits:
- Chapter 31: Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)
- Chapter 33: Post 9/11 GI Bill®
- Chapter 35: Survivors’ and Dependents’ Education Assistance (DEA)
- Chapter 1606: Montgomery G.I. Bill® – Selected Reserve
- Chapter 30: Montgomery G.I. Bill® – Active Duty
Visit the GI Bill website for more information about each VA Chapter.
- Veterans' Education Benefits (VEB) may be available to students who are:
- Veterans
- Actively serving in the military
- Serving in the Reserves or National Guard
- Dependents of veterans
- Dependents of disabled or deceased veterans
Application
- Apply online through the VA website to receive their Certificate of Eligibility. Students will receive their certificate in the mail approximately 8 weeks after they apply.
- Submit the Certificate of Eligibility to vabenefits@byui.edu
- The first page of the certificate must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office before a student can have their classes reported to the VA for payment – students can either submit a hard copy or a scanned image through email.
- Each semester submit a Veteran Benefit Request Form.
- This form should be submitted after classes are registered. Contact BYU-Idaho's VEB Specialists for any questions. Appointments are available upon request. Phone: (208) 496-1609 | Fax: (208) 496-6711 | Email: vabenefits@byui.edu
APPLY FOR A CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY
Transfer Students must verify that their declared major, minor, and/or cluster(s) are listed on their official BYU-Idaho degree audit. Only courses that count towards graduation are reported to the VA.
- Apply online through the VA website.
- Submit the first page of the Certificate of Eligibility to the Financial Aid office by email vabenefits@byui.edu.
- As part of your registration process, submit the Veteran Benefit Request Form to request benefits for the semester.
- Classes must be program-applicable or needed for your major. Use the Program Applicability Tool to check if your classes qualify.
Maintaining Your Benefits
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Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP):- Students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Standards to receive Veteran’s Education Benefits.
- Students who are on SAP Suspension must have an approved SAP Appeal to receive Veteran’s Education Benefits.
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Dropping Class:
- If students drop classes after receiving certification, they have to return funds. Amounts will vary depending on the credits dropped.
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Students must refer to their certificate of eligibility for more details.
Contacting Veteran Affairs
For any questions about specific payments, contact the VA Regional Processing Office at (888) 442-4551.
See below for available options to report grievances to the VA:
GI Bill® School Feedback Tool | Veterans Affairs (va.gov)
Ask.VA.gov | Veteran Affairs
Idaho State Approving Agency
Idaho Division of Veterans Service
351 Collins Road
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 780-1334
Veterans’ Education Benefit funds are not affiliated with or controlled by BYU-Idaho.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by the VA is available at the official U.S. government website.