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Benefit Information
How to Apply / Use Benefits
- Apply: https://www.va.gov/education/apply-for-education-benefits/application/5490/introduction
- Provide benefit documentation to Laurel Ridge Veteran Services:
- Certificate of Eligibility, or
- application confirmation page
- Provide Service Member’s VA file # or SSN
- Submit Laurel Ridge Online VA certification request form
- This form is required each semester
- Send all prior college transcripts
- 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)
Stipend
- Benefit pays monthly stipend based on enrollment.
| Enrollment | Monthly rate* |
| Full Time (12+ credits) | $1298.00 |
| ¾ time (9-11 credits) | $1026.00 |
| ½ time (6-8 credits) | $753.00 |
| Less than ½ (4-5) | $753.00 |
| ¼ time or less (1-3) | $324.25 |
*Rate is effective October 1, 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 VA debt to student
Questions?
- VA education hotline 1-888-442-4551
- Dept of Veterans Affairs “Ask VA”
Laurel Ridge Veterans Services
- 540-868-9753
- [email protected]