Office of the Registrar
Veteran's Affairs Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I contact the Office of Veteran's Affairs?
- Where can I find out more information about the Post 911 GI Bill, Montgomery GI Bill or Chapter 31 Benefits?
- What is the purpose of the certification form?
- When is the certification form collected?
- What VA chapter do I fall under?
- Do I Qualify for VA Education Benefits?
- How Do I Apply for VA Education Benefits?
- What are the VA payment rates?
- How does VA calculate payments?
- Will I be paid during the semester breaks?
- How do I claim courses at another institution?
- How long do I have to claim past semesters?
- Who pays the tuition and fees?
- Why do I have a hold on my records?
- Military Credit Evaluation
- Can I use the Hazlewood Act along with the Montgomery G.I. Bill?
- Chapter 30 - Montgomery G.I. Bill – Active Duty (MGIB)
- Chapter 32 -Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)
- Chapter 33 – Post 911 GI Bill
- Chapter 34 - Vietnam-Era GI Bill Program
- Chapter 31 - Vocational Rehabilitation
- Chapter 35 - Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA)
- Chapter 1606 - Montgomery G.I. Bill – Selected Reserve
- Chapter 1607 - Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP).
How do I contact the Office of Veteran's Affairs?
The main office of Veteran's Affairs is located in Lilly Gym, room 307 in the Office of the Registrar and is open Monday through Friday from 8am until 5pm. A second VA office is located on Fort Bragg, bldg 2-1105, 3rd floor, stack B, room 304 at the corner of Reilly road and Macomb street. Open Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.
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Where can I find out more information about the Post 911 GI Bill, the Montgomery G.I. Bill or Vocational Rehabilitation Program Benefits?
For additional information on VA Education Benefits for all chapters, logon to the following website: www.gibill.va.gov.
For additional information on Education Benefits for Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment logon to the following website www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/.
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How do I contact the Office of Veteran's Affairs?
The main office of Veteran's Affairs is located in Lilly Gym, room 307 in the Office of the Registrar and is open Monday through Friday from 8am until 5pm. A second VA office is located on Fort Bragg, bldg 2-1105, 3rd floor, stack B, room 304 at the corner of Reilly road and Macomb street. Open Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.
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Where can I find out more information about the Post 911 GI Bill, the Montgomery G.I. Bill or Vocational Rehabilitation Program Benefits?
For additional information on VA Education Benefits for all chapters, logon to the following website: www.gibill.va.gov.
For additional information on Education Benefits for Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment logon to the following website www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/.
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What is the purpose of the certification form?
The FSU/VA Form serves as a permission slip from the student to the VA Certifying Official to certify their enrollment for the semester. Once the classes are compared to the degree plan, the certification data is submitted to the VA Regional Processing Center (RPO) in Atlanta, GA, via internet; the student will then receive notice from the VA RPO on their enrollment and pay schedule for the semester. Information listed on the form must be accurate as this will prevent delays in certification and monthly payments (The VA Office will not process certifications without a completed Form).
What is the purpose of the certification form?
The FSU/VA Form serves as a permission slip from the student to the VA Certifying Official to certify their enrollment for the semester. Once the classes are compared to the degree plan, the certification data is submitted to the VA Regional Processing Center (RPO) in Atlanta, GA, via internet; the student will then receive notice from the VA RPO on their enrollment and pay schedule for the semester. Information listed on the form must be accurate as this will prevent delays in certification and monthly payments (The VA Office will not process certifications without a completed Form).
When is the certification form collected?
The form is collected each semester during registration.
When is the certification form collected?
The form is collected each semester during registration.
What VA chapter do I fall under?
What VA chapter do I fall under?
For Military Dependents
MyCAA - My Career Advancement for Military Spouses
ROTC - (Army) (Air Force) - Reserve Officer's Training Corp
Active Duty & Reserve Tuition Assistance
New and Readmit Active Duty students must be admitted to FSU before attempting to register through GoArmyEd portal. For Active Duty and Reserve Tution Assistance FAQs,
click here.
VA Checklist (After reveiwing, see appropriate Chapter above)
Do I qualify for VA Education Benefits?
The VA will determine which education benefit you qualify for. VA also determines the monthly entitlement depending on the certification submitted by the school. For questions and inquiries regarding VA Education Benefits, students may call 1-888-GIBILL1 (1-888-442-4551) or visit www.gibill.va.gov/.
How do I apply for VA Education Benefits?
You can apply for VA Education Benefits by completing the VA Form 22-1990 (Application for VA Education Benefits for Chapters 30, 32, 33, 34, 1606 and 1607) or the VA Form 22-5490 or 22-5495 (Application for Survivors’ and Dependents; Educational Assistance for Chapter 35). Forms are available online at http://www.va.gov/vaforms/. You may also apply on-line at http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp (save a copy for the schools VA file). For those using the Transfer of Entitlement under chapter 33 the VA Form 22-1990e will need to be completed along with the sponsor's transfer approval letter from the DOD website.
What are the VA payment rates?
A listing of Education Benefit Payment Rates can be found at www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/rates.htm
How does VA calculate payments?
The monthly benefit paid is based on the type of training, length of service, VA chapter, and added kickers from DOD (Department of Defense) or College fund moneys.
Students are certified using the beginning and ending dates of the terms enrolled. VA determines the monthly benefits once the certification has been received and processed. The semester course load certified determines the allotted monthly benefits paid to the student. For Example: A full-time undergraduate student will be eligible to receive full VA benefits (12 credit hours minimum for 16 week term or 6 credit hours minimum each 8 week term). A full-time graduate student will also be eligible to receive full VA benefits when enrolled in 9 hours for 16 week term or 6 hour for an 8 week term. A student who enrolls for less than full-time will have the amount he/she can receive in benefits prorated.
Only courses required for the degree plan will be certified by VA. It is the students’ responsibility to inform the VA Office of any changes in status, such as dropping/adding courses, course substitutions, program or degree changes or withdrawal from the school after a semester or term has begun. Failure to do so may result in over payments or incorrect monthly payments.
Will I be paid during the semester breaks?
Break or Interval Pay is no longer payable under any VA education benefit program unless under an executive order of the President or due to an emergency situation such as a natural disaster or strike. Entitlement previously would have been used for break will be availabel for use during a furture enrollment.
How do I claim courses at another institution?
Students taking classes at another institution with the purpose of transferring credit back to Fayetteville State University must inform the VA Office. The VA Office will then generate a Parent Institution Visiting Letter used by the other school to process a certification. The student will be flagged as a guest student by the other institution.
How long do I have to claim past semesters?
The VA Office can process certifications for past semesters up to one year. Anything over a year will be certified as requested by the student and VA will determine eligibility.
Who pays the tuition and fees?
All VA students (with the exception of Chapter 31 – Vocational Rehabilitation and chapter 33 Post 911 GI Bill) are responsible for tuition, fees, and books. Student needs to be prepared to pay out of pocket expenses when starting at Fayetteville State University. It takes approximately 45-60 days to start receiving your education benefit payments once certified by the school. You may contact the Student Accounts Office to inquire about payment plan options.
Why do I have a hold on my record?
A hold is placed on ALL students with a student account balance of $50 or greater. If payment has not been received yet from VA for your registration and you currently have a balance due the system may place a hold on your record. With the exception of Chapter 31 and 33 VA students where VA will send the tuition and fees directly to the school, all other VA students will be required to remit at least half of the balance owed in order to have the hold lifted. If you are attempting to add or drop courses, you may qualify for your hold to be temporarily released. Contact the Student Accounts Office to inquire about having your hold temporarily released to make changes to your schedule. Once the schedule changes are complete, please contact the VA Office and submit the proper paperwork for any adjustments in enrollment. Please Note: It is not necessary to see the VA Representative to have the hold removed for registration.
Military Credit Evaluation
To request your official military transcript, logon to the website of your military affiliation:
Army: https://aartstranscript.army.mil
Navy/Marine: https://smart.navy.mil or https://www.navycollege.navy.mil/
Air Force: http://www.au.af.mil/au/ccaf/transcripts.asp
Request official copies are sent to the Office of Admissions at Fayetteville State University.
Can I use the Hazlewood Act along with Montgomery G.I. Bill?
Yes, effective fall 2009, federal veterans' educations benefits issued under CH 30, 31, 35, 1606 and 1607 may be used in conjunction with Hazelwood. If you are eligible for federal veterans' education benefits under Title 38, Chapter 33, the value of these federal tuition and fee benefits cannot exceed the value of the Hazwelwood exemption (tuition and fees less deposit and student service fees). Contact our Financial Aid Office at 910-672-1325 for further details.
For Military Dependents
MyCAA - My Career Advancement for Military Spouses
ROTC - (Army) (Air Force) - Reserve Officer's Training Corp
Active Duty & Reserve Tuition Assistance
New and Readmit Active Duty students must be admitted to FSU before attempting to register through GoArmyEd portal. For Active Duty and Reserve Tution Assistance FAQs,
click here.
VA Checklist (After reveiwing, see appropriate Chapter above)
Do I qualify for VA Education Benefits?
The VA will determine which education benefit you qualify for. VA also determines the monthly entitlement depending on the certification submitted by the school. For questions and inquiries regarding VA Education Benefits, students may call 1-888-GIBILL1 (1-888-442-4551) or visit www.gibill.va.gov/.
How do I apply for VA Education Benefits?
You can apply for VA Education Benefits by completing the VA Form 22-1990 (Application for VA Education Benefits for Chapters 30, 32, 33, 34, 1606 and 1607) or the VA Form 22-5490 or 22-5495 (Application for Survivors’ and Dependents; Educational Assistance for Chapter 35). Forms are available online at http://www.va.gov/vaforms/. You may also apply on-line at http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp (save a copy for the schools VA file). For those using the Transfer of Entitlement under chapter 33 the VA Form 22-1990e will need to be completed along with the sponsor's transfer approval letter from the DOD website.
What are the VA payment rates?
A listing of Education Benefit Payment Rates can be found at www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/rates.htm
How does VA calculate payments?
The monthly benefit paid is based on the type of training, length of service, VA chapter, and added kickers from DOD (Department of Defense) or College fund moneys.
Students are certified using the beginning and ending dates of the terms enrolled. VA determines the monthly benefits once the certification has been received and processed. The semester course load certified determines the allotted monthly benefits paid to the student. For Example: A full-time undergraduate student will be eligible to receive full VA benefits (12 credit hours minimum for 16 week term or 6 credit hours minimum each 8 week term). A full-time graduate student will also be eligible to receive full VA benefits when enrolled in 9 hours for 16 week term or 6 hour for an 8 week term. A student who enrolls for less than full-time will have the amount he/she can receive in benefits prorated.
Only courses required for the degree plan will be certified by VA. It is the students’ responsibility to inform the VA Office of any changes in status, such as dropping/adding courses, course substitutions, program or degree changes or withdrawal from the school after a semester or term has begun. Failure to do so may result in over payments or incorrect monthly payments.
Will I be paid during the semester breaks?
Break or Interval Pay is no longer payable under any VA education benefit program unless under an executive order of the President or due to an emergency situation such as a natural disaster or strike. Entitlement previously would have been used for break will be availabel for use during a furture enrollment.
How do I claim courses at another institution?
Students taking classes at another institution with the purpose of transferring credit back to Fayetteville State University must inform the VA Office. The VA Office will then generate a Parent Institution Visiting Letter used by the other school to process a certification. The student will be flagged as a guest student by the other institution.
How long do I have to claim past semesters?
The VA Office can process certifications for past semesters up to one year. Anything over a year will be certified as requested by the student and VA will determine eligibility.
Who pays the tuition and fees?
All VA students (with the exception of Chapter 31 – Vocational Rehabilitation and chapter 33 Post 911 GI Bill) are responsible for tuition, fees, and books. Student needs to be prepared to pay out of pocket expenses when starting at Fayetteville State University. It takes approximately 45-60 days to start receiving your education benefit payments once certified by the school. You may contact the Student Accounts Office to inquire about payment plan options.
Why do I have a hold on my record?
A hold is placed on ALL students with a student account balance of $50 or greater. If payment has not been received yet from VA for your registration and you currently have a balance due the system may place a hold on your record. With the exception of Chapter 31 and 33 VA students where VA will send the tuition and fees directly to the school, all other VA students will be required to remit at least half of the balance owed in order to have the hold lifted. If you are attempting to add or drop courses, you may qualify for your hold to be temporarily released. Contact the Student Accounts Office to inquire about having your hold temporarily released to make changes to your schedule. Once the schedule changes are complete, please contact the VA Office and submit the proper paperwork for any adjustments in enrollment. Please Note: It is not necessary to see the VA Representative to have the hold removed for registration.
Military Credit Evaluation
To request your official military transcript, logon to the website of your military affiliation:
Army: https://aartstranscript.army.mil
Navy/Marine: https://smart.navy.mil or https://www.navycollege.navy.mil/
Air Force: http://www.au.af.mil/au/ccaf/transcripts.asp
Request official copies are sent to the Office of Admissions at Fayetteville State University.
Can I use the Hazlewood Act along with Montgomery G.I. Bill?
Yes, effective fall 2009, federal veterans' educations benefits issued under CH 30, 31, 35, 1606 and 1607 may be used in conjunction with Hazelwood. If you are eligible for federal veterans' education benefits under Title 38, Chapter 33, the value of these federal tuition and fee benefits cannot exceed the value of the Hazwelwood exemption (tuition and fees less deposit and student service fees). Contact our Financial Aid Office at 910-672-1325 for further details.