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Benefit Information
How to Apply / Use Benefits
- Apply: https://www.va.gov/education/how-to-apply/
- Provide benefit documentation to Laurel Ridge Veteran Services:
- Certificate of Eligibility, or
- Ebenefits screen shot showing full benefit information
- Submit Laurel Ridge Online VA certification request form
- This form is required each semester
- Send military transcripts to Laurel Ridge
- Meet with Laurel Ridge Veteran Academic Advisor/SCO
- Enroll in courses required for VA approved degree or certificate
- Pay tuition and fees
- Attend and complete the course(s)
- Verify enrollment on the last day of every month to VA
- Call 1-877-823-2378 or
- https://www.gibill.va.gov/wave/index.do
Stipend Information
- Benefit pays a monthly stipend to student based on enrollment.
Enrollment | Monthly rate |
Full Time (12+ credits) | $407.00 |
¾ time (9-11 credits) | $305.00 |
½ time (6-8 credits) | $203.00 |
Less than ½ (1-5) | $101.75 |
*Rate is effective October 21, 2021.
- For more information, visit GI Bill Comparison Tool
Tuition/Fees/Books
- Student is responsible for all tuition, fees and books.
- Reductions in enrollment may cause a debt to student
Questions?
Please verify all benefit information through the military education website or VA education hotline.
- VA education hotline 1-888-442-4551
- Dept of Veterans Affairs “Ask VA”
Laurel Ridge Veterans Services
- 540-868-9753
- [email protected]