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Frequently Asked Questions for: Financial Aid - Veteran Benefits- How do I apply?
- How do I receive my VA monies?
- Will VA pay the school for my tuition?
- Can I add or drop a class?
- How do I receive my check at my new address?
- How do I know how many months of entitlement I have left?
- What if I am called up for active duty?
- Will my VA Education Benefits have any impact on my eligibility for financial aid?
- How may I contact the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs?
How do I apply?Apply online at the GI BILL website or by completing one of the following forms:
VA FORM 22-1990 Application for Education Benefits
VA FORM 22-1995 Request for Change of Program or Place of Training
VA FORM 22-5490 Application for Survivors’ and Dependents’ Education Assistance
VA FORM 22-5495 Request for Change of Program or Place of Training
Forms are available online at the GI BILL website or in the Financial Aid Office. Apply early to allow for adequate processing time.
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How do I receive my VA monies?VA will pay you after each month of completed enrollment. You will receive your payment by paper check or direct deposit based on what you indicated on your VA application. If you are a Chapter 30 or Chapter 1606 (Selected Reserves) recipient you must verify your enrollment to VA the last calendar day of each month in order to receive payment for that month. Verify your enrollment online using the WAVE at the GI BILL website or by calling the toll-free Interactive Voice Response (IVR) telephone line at 1-877-823-2378.
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Will VA pay the school for my tuition? No. Your VA benefit payments go directly to you so it is your responsibility to pay the school for your tuition and fee expenses by the published deadlines in the Class Schedule. Remember VA pays you after you have completed a month of enrollment so be prepared to make your down payment and purchase your books.
Make all tuition and fees payments directly to the Aims Community College Cashier’s Office. For information on Advance Payment Request contact the Aims Community College VA Certifying Official.
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Can I add or drop a class?If you want or need to add or drop a class, check with the VA Certifying Official before doing so. Changing your class schedule may affect the monthly payment amount you are eligible to receive and/or result in repayment of VA monies. Remember classes you add must be required for completion of your degree or certificate program (remedial and some pre-requisite classes are also eligible for benefits)
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How do I receive my check at my new address?You must notify VA any time you have an address change, especially if you have your benefit payments mailed to you. The WAVE online system is the simplest way to update your address. If you don’t have access to the WAVE an address change can be submitted using the “Ask a Question” tab in the “Questions & Answers” section of the GI BILL website http://www.gibill.va.gov.
You can also call the toll-free VA Education Telephone number 1-888-442-4551 to submit a change of address. Remember to also notify the Aims Community College VA Certifying Official and Admissions and Record Office any time you change your address.
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How do I know how many months of entitlement I have left?Your months of entitlement can be found on your Certificate of Eligibility or VA Benefit Award Letter. You can also call the toll-free VA Education Telephone number 1-888-442-4551 or use the Ask a Question” tab in the “Questions & Answers” section of the website, to ask how many months of entitlement you have left. The Aims Community College VA Certifying Official does not have this information.
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What if I am called up for active duty?Notify the Aims Community College VA Certifying Official, Admissions and Records Office and VA if you are called up for active duty. To make sure your withdrawal is processed properly, you must submit a copy of your official orders to the VA Certifying Official and Admissions and Records Office.
You can contact VA by using the “Ask a Question” tab in the “Questions & Answers” section of the GI BILL website http://www.gibill.va.gov or call the toll-free VA Education Telephone number 1-888-442-4551.
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Will my VA Education Benefits have any impact on my eligibility for financial aid?Your VA Education Benefits are not considered when determining your eligibility for the Federal Pell Grant or the Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan. However, the total amount is consided when determining your eligibility for all other types of financial aid (Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Colorado State Grant, Colorado Leveraging Educational Assistance Program, Federal Unsubsidized Loans, PLUS and alternative educational loans to name a few).
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How may I contact the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs?If you have questions about your VA education benefits you can call the toll-free VA Education Telephone number 1-888-442-4551 or you can use the “Ask a Question” tab in the “Questions & Answers” section of the GI BILL website http://www.gibill.va.gov.
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