Payment of benefits varies by benefit program.
How Payments are Made
Most benefit payments are made directly to the student. For Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) and Veteran Readiness & Employment (Chapter 31) though, tuition and fees are paid directly to the University.
Direct deposit is the recommended method for receiving your benefit payments. You may request direct deposit by calling 1-877-838-2778. Be sure to provide your financial institution’s routing number, your bank account number, and the type of account (checking or savings).
When Payments are Made
Payments are issued monthly in arrears. For example, you receive the August payment at the beginning of September.
You must be enrolled and attending classes to receive payment. There are no payments issued between semesters.
How the Amount is Determined
The amount you are paid is based on the following:
- The type of benefit you receive
- Current education benefit rates determined by VA
- Your enrollment (full-time, half-time, etc) in eligible courses
Your payment will be prorated for partial months based on a 30-day calendar month. For example, if your monthly rate is $1,000 and classes begin on Aug. 15, your payment on Sept. 1 will be $500.
Payment Status
For privacy and security, our office is unable to access your payment status or records. Information can be obtained directly from VA:
- Phone: 1-888-442-4551
- VA eBenefits Portal
- VA Wave Portal