FAQ

You may be eligible for Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits if any of the following apply: 

• You served on active duty for at least 90 days after September 10, 2001 (either continuously or over time), or 

• You served at least 30 continuous days after September 10, 2001 and were discharged due to a service-connected disability, or 

• You received a Purple Heart after September 10, 2001 

• Visit VA Eligibility page for more details: www.va.gov/education/eligibility  

Yes. A service member may be eligible to transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits to a dependent if all of the following apply: 

• You’ve completed at least 6 years of service at the time the transfer request is approved, and 

• You agree to serve 4 more years, and 

• The dependent is enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) 

• Exception: If the service member received a Purple Heart, the service requirements do not apply, but the transfer request must still be submitted while on active duty.  

• Learn more about Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) here: www.va.gov/education/transfer-post-9-11-gi-bill-benefits 

You can find step-by-step instructions on the Admissions & Records page. Visit the Registration Guide for information on how to prepare for registration, completing the registration process, and making fee payments. 

To show you qualify for VA educational benefits, you’ll need to submit the required documentation for your specific chapter: 

How to submit your document: 

1. Log in to OneLogin.
2. Open Student Success Link.
3. Go to the “My Forms” drop-down menu.
4. Select “Veteran Forms”. 
5. Click “Certificate of Eligibility”.
6. Follow the prompts to upload your document. 

Note: If you are using CalVet benefits, please upload your approval letter to the Financial Aid Office through their document submission process.

Yes, you must submit your VA educational benefit documents each semester through:

1. Log in to OneLogin.
2. Open Student Success Link.
3. Go to the “My Forms” drop-down menu.
4. Select “Veteran Forms”
5. Certification Request

To ensure your benefits remain accurate, immediately inform the School Certifying Team of any changes to your enrollment. Additionally, schedule an appointment with your Veterans Academic Counselor to update your Student Education Plan (SEP) accordingly.

Please note: all classes present on your Certification Request must be included on your SEP and are required for an approved program of study. Classes not present on your SEP will not be certified.

Yes, you can use your VA Education Benefits at two schools during the same semester if one school is your parent school (HOME) and the other is a secondary school (GUEST).

You must receive approval from your parent school and submit a Parent School Letter to the School Certifying Team to the secondary school (GUEST). 

• Contacting the VA Education Hotline at 1-888-442-4551
• Logging in to VA.gov and reviewing your Summary of Education Benefits under the Education Benefits section 

• Payments are issued by the VA at the beginning of each month and cover the previous month’s verified class attendance. Payment timelines may vary depending on VA processing. 
• For any questions regarding your payments, please contact the VA Education Hotline at 1-888-442-4551. 

Your BAH is determined by several factors, including your enrollment status (full-time vs. part-time), the modality of your courses (in-person vs. online vs. hybrid), and the length of each course.

Enrollment Requirements for Full VA Education Benefits: 

1. Enrollment Status:
   • Fall & Spring: Full-time status requires at least 12 units of continuous enrollment, excluding LSKL and non-required courses.
   • Summer: Full-time is at least 6 units.
2. Modality:
   • You must enroll in at least one in-person or hybrid (resident) course.
3. Length of Course:
   • Ensure your combined course dates maintain continuous enrollment throughout the term. If your total falls full-time status at any point, your benefits may be reduced.

Students using Chapter 31 benefits, please check with your VR&E Counselor for BAH requirements.

Students using Chapter 35 benefits, please contact the VA for monthly rate requirements.

• Yes, enrollment in fully online courses can affect your housing allowance. If all of your courses are online, your housing allowance is based on 50% of the national average.
• For current rates, visit: VA Post-9/11 GI Bill® Rates