How to use Chapter 30 MGIB-AD

• MGIB-AD chapter 30 information

1. Initial VA benefit application or update your school on file in the VA system
2. Submit Certificate of Eligibility to Laurel Ridge Military and Veteran Services, [email protected]
   • If benefit application is complete, you may Download VA Certificate of Eligibility letter
3. Submit Laurel Ridge VA certification request form
4. Send official transcripts
   • Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy
   • Air Force
   • All college transcripts
5. Make an appointment with
   • Military Benefits Official, Sharon Painter
   • Veteran Academic Advisor, Jeanmarie Corrado
6. Enroll in courses required for VA approved degree or certificate
7. Pay tuition and fees. Effective Fall 2025, students are required to pay in full or have a payment plan in place by the standard posted payment deadlines.
8. Attend and complete the course(s)
9. Student must verify school enrollment with VA by phone or online each month

• *information based on 3 or more years of service and VA pay rate table MGIB-AD education benefit effective October 1, 2024
• For more information, visit GI Bill® Comparison Tool

• Student is responsible for all tuition, fees and books
• Effective Fall 2025, students are required to pay in full or have a payment plan in place by the standard posted payment deadlines.
• Students using military education benefits can also use financial aid (FAFSA)

Please verify all benefit information:

• Department of Veterans Affairs education hotline 1-888-442-4551
• Dept. of Veterans Affairs “Ask VA”
• Dept. of Veterans Affairs education and training benefit information