GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Post 9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33)
Benefits from Post 9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) includes tuition and fees (paid directly to Augusta University based on the percentage of eligibility), housing (if you are enrolled more than half time, paid to student), and a book stipend (paid to student).
More information on Post 9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33)
Post 9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) Presentation
Have questions regarding the transfer of entitlements of Post 9/11® (Chapter 33)? Review FAQs from the VA here
Montgomery GI Bill® Active Duty (Chapter 30)
All benefits from Montgomery GI Bill® Active Duty (Chapter 30) are paid directly to the student. No funds are paid to Augusta University for tuition and fees so students receiving this educational benefit should be prepared to pay all charges appearing on their bills.
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Montgomery GI Bill® Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606)
Reservists and National Guardsmen may be eligible for educational support from Montgomery GI Bill® Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606). However, all benefits are paid directly to the student, with no funds being paid to Augusta University on the student’s behalf for tuition and fees, so students receiving this educational benefit should be prepared to pay all charges appearing on their bills.
More information on Montgomery GI Bill® Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606)
Montgomery GI Bill® Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606) Presentation
Veteran Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31)
Veterans with a service-connected disability may have limits to the work they are able to perform. Chapter 31 can support a veteran for employment options and training needs with payment of tuition and fees of participating students being paid directly to AU.
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Edith Nourse Rogers Stem Scholarship
The Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship extends Post 9/11 GI Bill® or Fry Scholarship benefits and includes tuition and fees (paid directly to Augusta University based on the percentage of eligibility), housing (if you are enrolled more than half time, paid to student), and a book stipend (paid to student).
Post 9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33), Transfer of Eligibility
Benefits from Post 9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) includes tuition and fees (paid directly to Augusta University based on the percentage of eligibility), housing (if you are enrolled more than half time, paid to student), and a book stipend (paid to student).
Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA or Chapter 35)
The child or spouse of a Veteran or service member who has died, is captured or missing, or has service-connected disabilities may receive assistance for attending school. Chapter 35 benefits are paid directly to the student and none are paid to AU on the student’s behalf so students receiving this educational benefit should be prepared to pay all charges appearing on their bills.
More information on Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA or Chapter 35)
Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA or Chapter 35) Presentation
Fry Scholarship
The Fry Scholarship is available for children and dependents of Veterans whose parent or spouse was an active-duty service member who died in the line of duty on or after September 11, 2001.
Benefits from the Fry Scholarship are similar to those of Post 9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) and includes in state tuition and fees (paid directly to Augusta University, 100%), housing (if you are enrolled more than half time, paid to student), and a book stipend (paid to student).
Edith Nourse Rogers Stem Scholarship
The Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship extends Post 9/11 GI Bill® or Fry Scholarship benefits and includes tuition and fees (paid directly to Augusta University based on the percentage of eligibility), housing (if you are enrolled more than half time, paid to student), and a book stipend (paid to student).
Students wishing to have their enrollment submitted to the VA must complete a Military Benefits Certification Request Form and upload the required documentation noted below by VA educational benefit.
When registering, take care! The VA will not pay for courses that are not requirements in the student’s declared major/minor or for repeated classes unless a higher grade is required to satisfy degree requirements.
Chapter 33, Fry Scholars, and Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship Recipients
An updated COE should be provided with each certification request. If you are current student, the last COE you received from VA showing the benefits paid for the current term will fulfill this requirement or you may obtain one from EBenefits. From the EBenefits site, Login > Select Manage > Select Education > Select Post 9/11 GI Bill® Enrollment Status. This will provide you with your current Statement of Benefits, which can be used in lieu of a COE.
Chapters 30, 35, and 1606
The Certificate of Eligibility (COE) should be submitted with the initial request for certification. Chapter 35 recipients will also need to provide the veteran’s social security number so a file can be established with the VA.
Chapter 31
Students should have a current eligibility voucher provided by the VR&E counselor to MVS staff.
Chapter 30 and Chapter 1606 students must verify their monthly enrollments for the month attended on the last calendar day of the month via Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE).
For terms beginning after December 17, 2021, students using their Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) benefits will be required to verify their enrollment at the end of each month. Failure to verify for two consecutive months will impact their Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) and/or kicker payments. Students can verify their enrollment status in multiple ways and the VA provides guidance for this process here.
