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Benefit Processing FAQs
Paperwork and Processing
- How can I find out the latest changes on the Post-9/11 (Chapter 33) GI Bill?
- What documents should I bring to Veteran Services in order to start processing?
- How can I speed up the benefits processing?
- Why is the Student Education Plan (SEP) so important?
- How do I receive my Student Education Plan (SEP)?
- How long does it take to process my application and receive benefits?
- Why do I have to declare my classes each term and why do I have to tell you about my adds and drops?
- I just received a direct deposit from the DVA in my bank. Can you folks at Veteran Services tell me what it is for?
Chapter 33 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) and Fee Payments
- What load do I need to take in order to receive Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) under Chapter 33, the Post-9/11 GI Bill?
- I am under Post-9/11 GI Bill, how do I get paid BAH?
- What is the current BAH rate for Chapter 33 in San Diego?
- Where does my Post-9/11 GI Bill money go for books, supplies, tuition, and fees? And what does that percentage on my Certificate of Eligibility letter mean?
Special Situations
- I have heard that the DVA doesn't count our "Fast-Track" courses and our other short-term classes the same way as it does full-term classes. Should I be concerned?
- Will the DVA pay for remedial classes?
- Will the DVA pay for my prerequisite courses?
- Can I repeat a course and still be paid benefits?
- I am under Chapter 33 and I plan on taking all online classes for the semester. Will I still receive BAH?
- How does dropping a class affect my GI Bill benefits?
- Is it better for me to withdraw from a class or take a failing grade when it comes to my GI Bill benefits?
Miscellaneous
We are always looking for new FAQ topics, please feel free to contact us with a question that we can add to this list.