Step 1: Provide copy of MGIB Chapter 30 Certificate of Eligibility (COE) 

Options to provide COE:

• Provide original Certificate of Eligibility. Please confirm remaining entitlement with VA by calling 1-888-442-4551.
• The Certificate of Eligibility can be submitted via email to veteran@jmu.edu as a PDF attachment.

Step 2: JMU Veterans Education Benefits Request form 

• Complete and submit online. Must complete at one time; no save option
• Requires student to login with their JMU credentials.
• Complete after you have finalized your upcoming semester schedule. In order for a course to be included in an enrollment to VA, it must meet major, minor, general education, allowed elective, or degree requirements for graduation, or an approved certificate or teacher licensure program to qualify. All majors (including tracks and concentrations) and minors must be declared on your transcript.

Additional steps to complete:

• Prior Credit:
  • Request official copy of your Military transcripts (JST or CCAF) be sent directly to JMU for credit evaluation. More information on on our Military Transcript request page.
  • Request copies of all Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) transcripts to be sent directly to JMU if you've taken classes at another institution, including dual enrollment credit.
  • Submit any AP or IB scores directly to JMU.
• Residency: notify us if you are classified as out of state for tuition. You may qualify for the Choice Act. 

What happens after submitting all required documents for the upcoming semester?

JMU's VA Certifying Official will process a student's request for benefits approximately one month prior to the start of the semester/term (once all required documents are received) and within 6-8 weeks, VA will generate and mail an active award benefit letter to the student. 

Monthly payments are mailed to the spouse or dependent's address or direct deposited to the provided bank account in the original application. Monthly payments are paid in arrears. All JMU charges must be paid upfront by the University deadline each semester.