Frequently Asked Questions

Many of our Veterans’ questions can be answered on the VA.gov website. It is an excellent resource to get the most up-to-date information directly from the VA. Veterans can also call the Education Call Center at 888-GIBILL-1 (888-442-4551).

How does VA determine my monthly payment rate?

Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits (Chapter 33):

From the VA website, your monthly payment rate based on these factors:

• How many credits you’re taking each term (credit hours), and
• How long you served on active duty (your eligibility tier), and
• Your active duty status, and
• The location of your classes, and
• If your classes are in-person or online (distance learning), and
• The dates of your term

Other VA education benefits (Chapters 30, 1606, or 35)

From the VA website, for the Montgomery GI Bill® Active Duty (MGIB-AD), Montgomery GI Bill® Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR), and Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA), your monthly rate is based on these factors:

• How many credits you’re taking each term (credit hours), and
• The dates of your term, and
• Your active-duty status

Can I take courses at more than one school at a time?

You can take courses at more than one school under the GI Bill® if you meet both of the following requirements:

• The school granting your degree considers the courses at the second school to be required to get your degree, and
• The school granting your degree authorizes the second school to certify the courses with the VA.