Veterans - Important Information

Important Information

Advance Payment
Monthly Verification Requirement
Work Study Program
Degree Plan Requirement
Fee Deferment

Advance Pay

In order to quality for advanced payment, the following criteria must be met:

1. You must either be a first-time applicant, or have been out of school for at least one term or one calendar month since last using your VA benefits.

2. You must plan to enroll for at least half time rate.

3. You must request the advance at least 45 days before term begins.

Qualified students may request advanced payment by checking the appropriate block on their Enrollment Certification Request Form. The advance will include a partial payment for the first month of the term plus one full month's allotment.

Note: After you receive an advanced payment, you will not receive another VA educational payment until approximately 2 1/2 months later. Some people like to have the advance to help defray the cost of books and other start-up expenses. Just be sure to weigh the value of an advance against having to wait almost three months before your next payment will arrive.

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Monthly Verifications for Chapter 30, Chapter 1606 and Chapter 1607

Students must verify attendance to the VA every month to receive their monthly education benefit. Students can verify their attendance to the VA by phone or Internet on or after the 1st day of the month. Please use one of the following methods:

1. Telephone - 1-877-823-2378 (1-877-VA-E-CERT) If NO changes.

2. Internet - www.gibill.va.gov

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Work Study

Students eligible for VA educational benefits and attending classes at a three quarter time or higher rate qualify for VA-funded work study positions. All work study positions are related to veterans benefits, and there are a variety of work study positions in the Nashville area. For more details, go the U.S. Dept. of Veteran Affairs' educational benefits website or contact the VA directly at 1-800-827-1000.

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Degree Plan

It is your responsibility to enroll in courses required on your degree plan in order to receive VA benefits. You should always have with you an updated degree plan, especially when seeking academic advising and course selection for upcoming school terms.

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Fee Deferment

Veterans and Dependents who applied for advance pay at least 45 days prior to official registration or who have not received a regular VA education benefits payment due to VA error may apply for fee deferment. You must complete the Fee Payment Deferment Request Form. This deferment allows the student to wait for VA monies to make the first and all payments to the school. If VA has not paid by the end of the term, you, the student, are responsible to make all payments to the school.

Eligibility for Deferment of Payment of Tuition and Fees by Certain Eligible Students Receiving U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or Other Governmentally Funded Educational Assistance Benefits

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		Important Information Advance Payment Monthly Verification Requirement Work Study Program Degree Plan Requirement Fee Deferment Advance Pay In order to quality for advanced payment, the following criteria must be met: 1. You must either be a first-time applicant, or have been out of school for at least one term or one calendar month since last using your VA benefits. 2. You must plan to enroll for at least half time rate. 3. You must request the advance at least 45 days before term begins. Qualified students may request advanced payment by checking the appropriate block on their Enrollment Certification Request Form. The advance will include a partial payment for the first month of the term plus one full month's allotment. Note: After you receive an advanced payment, you will not receive another VA educational payment until approximately 2 1/2 months later. Some people like to have the advance to help defray the cost of books and other start-up expenses. Just be sure to weigh the value of an advance against having to wait almost three months before your next payment will arrive. [top of page] [Return to VA Homepage] Monthly Verifications for Chapter 30, Chapter 1606 and Chapter 1607 Students must verify attendance to the VA every month to receive their monthly education benefit. Students can verify their attendance to the VA by phone or Internet on or after the 1st day of the month. Please use one of the following methods: 1. Telephone - 1-877-823-2378 (1-877-VA-E-CERT) If NO changes. 2. Internet - www.gibill.va.gov [top of page] [Return to VA Homepage] Work Study Students eligible for VA educational benefits and attending classes at a three quarter time or higher rate qualify for VA-funded work study positions. All work study positions are related to veterans benefits, and there are a variety of work study positions in the Nashville area. For more details, go the U.S. Dept. of Veteran Affairs' educational benefits website or contact the VA directly at 1-800-827-1000. [top of page] [Return to VA Homepage] Degree Plan It is your responsibility to enroll in courses required on your degree plan in order to receive VA benefits. You should always have with you an updated degree plan, especially when seeking academic advising and course selection for upcoming school terms. [top of page] [Return to VA Homepage] Fee Deferment Veterans and Dependents who applied for advance pay at least 45 days prior to official registration or who have not received a regular VA education benefits payment due to VA error may apply for fee deferment. You must complete the Fee Payment Deferment Request Form. This deferment allows the student to wait for VA monies to make the first and all payments to the school. If VA has not paid by the end of the term, you, the student, are responsible to make all payments to the school. Eligibility for Deferment of Payment of Tuition and Fees by Certain Eligible Students Receiving U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or Other Governmentally Funded Educational Assistance Benefits [top of page] [Return to VA Homepage]