Fry Scholarship

• Dept of Veterans Affairs Post 9/11 GI Bill

1. Apply: https://www.va.gov/education/apply-for-education-benefits/application/5490/introduction
2. Provide benefit documentation to Laurel Ridge Veteran Center:
   • Certificate of Eligibility, or
   • Ebenefits screen shot showing full benefit information
3. Submit Laurel Ridge VA certification request form
   • This form is required each semester
4. Meet with Laurel Ridge Veteran Academic Advisor
5. Enroll in courses required for VA approved degree/certificate
6. Pay balance not covered by Post 9/11
7. Student must verify enrollment with VA each month

• To receive full BAH every day of semester, enroll as a full-time student and 1 in person course.
  • Full time = 12+ credit hours (based on 14 week session)
  • Summer = 7-8 credit hours
  • All online courses = lower BAH
  • Verify your enrollment with Laurel Ridge Veteran Services
• BAH rate is based on campus zip code for in person class(es)
• If enrolled at multiple campuses, BAH rate will be campus with equal or majority of in person credits.
• 100% eligible recipients receive 100% of calculated BAH
• BAH is deposited 1^st day of month into student’s personal bank account for prior month’s attendance days

For more information, visit GI Bill® Comparison Tool

• In-state tuition and fees will be paid by VA directly to Laurel Ridge approximately 3 weeks after drop period.
• If VA is late in payment, Laurel Ridge will wait and not penalize student for 90 days
• Less than 100% eligibility recipients are responsible for balance
• Reductions in enrollment may cause a tuition debt to student

• Book stipend is paid to student approx. 10 days prior to session.
• Book stipend is $41.67 credit/hour for maximum of $1000/academic year

• VA education hotline 1-888-442-4551
• Dept of Veterans Affairs “Ask VA”