How do I apply?
Students who are eligible for the GI Bill and other VA education benefits, and are interested in applying to receive these benefits, should contact the VA directly. You can find information about applying for benefits on the VA website. All applications for veteran benefits are submitted online.
How much money can I receive?
The amount of tuition and other assistance available to veterans varies depending on which benefit chapter the veteran (or their dependent) is eligible. Current benefit rates are available on the VA website, or calculate your benefits with the VA’s estimated benefits calculator.
What do I do once the VA processes my application?
Once your application has been approved by the VA, you will need to submit a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to:
– The School Certifying Official, or
– Enrollment Services at enroll@furman.edu or 864-294-3127 (fax)
(For Chapter 31 recipients, in lieu of a COE, an electronic authorization must be submitted by your VRC via the Tungsten Network.)
How does Furman certify my enrollment?
Once the Certificate of Eligibility is received, we have everything we need from the student to begin certifying enrollment to the VA.
To use benefits, the student veteran or dependent must complete an E-certification request every term.
Every term a student is eligible for benefits, we will submit student enrollment information via the Enrollment Manager system on their behalf. This includes certifying the number of credits a student has registered for and the net tuition* for the term. Any changes in enrollment status, including change of major, for a student receiving VA benefits should be reported to the School Certifying Official immediately.
*Note: For VA purposes, net tuition is a calculation of tuition for a term after any tuition-specific scholarships have been applied. Tuition and fees are combined for this calculation.
How are VA payments made?
Benefit payments are made to Furman University or the student, depending on the chapter of eligibility. Non-tuition payments, such as a student’s monthly housing allowance (MHA) or monthly stipend, will always be made to the student. For more information about benefit eligibility, please visit the VA website or contact them by phone at 888-GIBILL-1 (888-442-4551).
