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Montgomery GI Bill – Chapter 1606
First Time Applicant
Apply online for VA Education Benefits
School's address: University of North Georgia, 82 College Circle, Dahlonega, Ga. 30597 (regardless of the campus you will be attending).
Training starts the first day of the UNG semester you will be attending. Refer to the UNG Academic Calendar .
Dates you entered and separated from active duty, you can find these dates on your DD214 (items 12a and 12b).
Print and keep a copy of the final page of your application showing the confirmation number for your application.
Submit the following documents to the UNG Veterans Benefits office as early as possible to receive your GI Bill®:
Once we receive your VEC we will certify your eligible enrolled hours and you will receive email confirmation from the VA.
Transferring to UNG
If you are transferring to UNG, you will need to change your place of training through the Veterans Affairs website .
Scroll down the page to the “Find your education benefits form”
Answer a couple of questions and it will take you to the correct application to make your changes.
Complete the appropriate UNG Veteran Enrollment Certification
Points to Remember
Veteran Enrollment Certificate (VEC) is required each semester you want to use your benefits.
Chapter 1606 requires monthly Verification through WAVE or call 1-877-823-2378. Use your Social Security number for your file number.
You can only be certified with the VA for classes on the Degree Works Audit for your major listed on Banner .
VA considers 12 credit hours as full time. Less than full time is prorated.
All Major changes must be reflected in Banner to be certified.
To add a minor, refer to the Degree Level Changes at UNG webpage .
If you withdraw from a class, you may owe money back to the VA.
You will receive prorated payments the first and last months of the semester if you are not in school the full month.
If you have questions, call the VA at 1-888-442-4551 or contact your UNG Veterans Benefits Counselor.
Post 9/11 - Chapter 33
First Time Applicant
Apply online for VA Education Benefits
School's address: University of North Georgia, 82 College Circle, Dahlonega, Ga. 30597 (regardless of the campus you will be attending).
Training starts the first day of the UNG semester you will be attending. Refer to the UNG Academic Calendar .
Dates you entered and separated from active duty, you can find these dates on your DD214 (items 12a and 12b).
Print and keep a copy of the final page of your application showing the confirmation number for your application.
Submit the following documents to the UNG Veterans Benefits office as early as possible to receive your GI Bill®:
Once we receive your VEC we will certify your eligible enrolled hours and you will receive email confirmation from the VA. Funding will post to your student invoice after the start of classes; however, schedules will be held by the financial aid office while waiting for receipt of benefits.
Transferring to UNG
If you are transferring to UNG, you will need to change your place of training through the Veterans Affairs website .
Scroll down the page to the “Find your education benefits form”
Answer a couple of questions and it will take you to the correct application to make your changes.
Complete the appropriate UNG Veteran Enrollment Certification
Points to Remember
Veteran Enrollment Certificate (VEC) is required each semester you want to use your benefits.
Chapter 33, the VA will send a monthly text notification to verify your attendance for that month.
You can only be certified with the VA for classes on the Degree Works Audit for your major listed on Banner .
VA considers 12 credit hours as full time for BAH. (Summer sessions may vary.)
All Major changes must be reflected in Banner to be certified.
To add a minor, refer to the Degree Level Changes at UNG webpage .
If you withdraw from a class, you may owe money back to the VA.
You will receive prorated payments the first and last months of the semester if you are not in school the full month.
If you have questions, call the VA at 1-888-442-4551 or contact your UNG Veterans Benefits Counselor.
Dependent Education Assistance (DEA) – Chapter 35
First Time Applicant
Apply online for VA Education Benefits
School's address: University of North Georgia, 82 College Circle, Dahlonega, Ga. 30597 (regardless of the campus you will be attending).
Training starts the first day of the UNG semester you will be attending. Refer to the UNG Academic Calendar .
Dates you entered and separated from active duty, you can find these dates on your DD214 (items 12a and 12b).
Print and keep a copy of the final page of your application showing the confirmation number for your application.
Submit the following documents to the UNG Veterans Benefits office as early as possible to receive your GI Bill®:
Once we receive your VEC we will certify your eligible enrolled hours and you will receive email confirmation from the VA.
Transferring to UNG
If you are transferring to UNG, you will need to change your place of training through the Veterans Affairs website .
Scroll down the page to the “Find your education benefits form”
Answer a couple of questions and it will take you to the correct application to make your changes.
Complete the appropriate UNG Veteran Enrollment Certification
Points to Remember
Veteran Enrollment Certificate (VEC) is required each semester you want to use your benefits.
You can only be certified with the VA for classes on the Degree Works Audit for your major listed on Banner .
VA considers 12 credit hours as full time. Less than full time is prorated.
All Major changes must be reflected in Banner to be certified.
To add a minor, refer to the Degree Level Changes at UNG webpage .
If you withdraw from a class, you may owe money back to the VA.
You will receive prorated payments the first and last months of the semester if you are not in school the full month.
If you have questions, call the VA at 1-888-442-4551 or contact your UNG Veterans Benefits Counselor.
Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) – Chapter 31
First Time Applicant
Check to see if you qualify and apply online. Once you complete the application, you will be assigned a VR&E Counselor with the VA. If the VR&E Counselor approves you for benefits, the counselor will contact the UNG Financial Aid Office to verify the benefits.
Complete the appropriate UNG Veteran Enrollment Certification Once we receive your VEC and confirmation from your VR&E counselor of eligible benefits, we will post the funding to the student invoice. Student schedules will be held while waiting for receipt of benefits.
Transferring to UNG
Contact your VR&E Counselor for assistance in transferring your funding to UNG.
Complete the appropriate UNG Veteran Enrollment Certification
Points to Remember
Veteran Enrollment Certificate (VEC) is required each semester you want to use your benefits.
You can only be certified with the VA for classes on the Degree Works Audit for your major listed on Banner .
VA considers 12 credit hours as full time. Less than full time is prorated.
All Major changes must be reflected in Banner to be certified.
To add a minor, refer to the Degree Level Changes at UNG webpage .
If you withdraw from a class, you may owe money back to the VA and/or to UNG.
You will receive prorated payments the first and last months of the semester if you are not in school the full month.
If you have questions, call the VA at 1-888-442-4551 or contact your UNG Veterans Benefits Counselor.
Active Duty – Chapter 30
First Time Applicant
Apply online for VA Education Benefits
School's address: University of North Georgia, 82 College Circle, Dahlonega, Ga. 30597 (regardless of the campus you will be attending).
Training starts the first day of the UNG semester you will be attending. Refer to the UNG Academic Calendar .
Dates you entered and separated from active duty, you can find these dates on your DD214 (items 12a and 12b).
Print and keep a copy of the final page of your application showing the confirmation number for your application.
Submit the following documents to the UNG Veterans Benefits office as early as possible to receive your GI Bill®:
Once we receive your VEC we will certify your eligible enrolled hours and you will receive email confirmation from the VA.
Transferring to UNG
If you are transferring to UNG, you will need to change your place of training through the Veterans Affairs website .
Scroll down the page to the “Find your education benefits form”
Answer a couple of questions and it will take you to the correct application to make your changes.
Complete the appropriate UNG Veteran Enrollment Certification
Points to Remember
Veteran Enrollment Certificate (VEC) is required each semester you want to use your benefits.
Chapter 30 requires monthly verification through WAVE or call 1-877-823-2378. Use your Social Security number for your file number.
You can only be certified with the VA for classes on the Degree Works Audit for your major listed on Banner .
VA considers 12 credit hours as full time. Less than full time is prorated.
All Major changes must be reflected in Banner to be certified.
To add a minor, refer to the Degree Level Changes at UNG webpage .
If you withdraw from a class, you may owe money back to the VA.
You will receive prorated payments the first and last months of the semester if you are not in school the full month.
If you have questions, call the VA at 1-888-442-4551 or contact your UNG Veterans Benefits Counselor.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
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