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Veterans
The University of Lynchburg is approved to offer GI BILL® educational benefits by the Virginia State Approving Agency. The GI Bill® is the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs registered trademark. More information about education benefits offered by the VA is available on the official U.S. government website.
The Post 9/11 GI Bill® and funds from the University of Lynchburg (based on our participation in the Yellow Ribbon Program) pay tuition and fees for eligible University degree candidates and provide a housing allowance and money for books and supplies.
Who Is Eligible for GI Bill® Benefits?
To be eligible, a service member or veteran must have served at least 90 aggregate days beginning on or after September 11, 2001. Individuals honorably discharged with a service-connected disability who served 30 continuous days after September 10, 2001, may also be eligible.
The Post 9/11 Eligibility Chart will help you determine your eligibility.
The amount of your tuition and fees payment, housing allowance, and book stipend depends on how much time you have served. You will receive a larger benefit if you served more active duty or mobilization time.
All veterans who meet 100% Post 9/11 GI Bill® eligibility and Lynchburg admission requirements can attend the University of Lynchburg tuition-free through the Yellow Ribbon Program! Benefits are available for undergraduate and graduate programs. Unused educational benefits may be transferred to children or spouses of qualifying veterans and active duty military. Be sure to complete our Yellow Ribbon Application (PDF) to qualify.
Which Benefit is Best?
Many veterans and service members can qualify for multiple education benefits programs. Depending on your circumstances, one of these programs may give you better benefits than the others.
The Department of Veterans Affairs website provides information about the various education benefits. This site will allow you to compare benefit types and apply to use the benefits for which you are eligible.
Additional Information
The links to the GI Bill® website of the Department of Veterans Affairs below provide more information about veterans’ education benefits.
Questions?
Contact the Registrar’s Office, 4th floor, Hall Campus Center by calling 434.544.8218 or email veteransbenefits@lynchburg.edu.
Apply for Veterans’ Benefits
To activate your DVA benefits, follow these steps:
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- Complete and submit a University of Lynchburg application for admission: Undergraduate application Graduate application
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- Meet with your Academic Advisor to discuss your academic interest and select a program. You must choose a degree program to apply for DVA benefits.
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- Enroll for classes at the registrar’s office.
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- Send an email to veteransbenefits@lynchburg.edu to provide enrollment confirmation. Certification is based on the number of credits you are taking. DVA will only pay for classes listed in your curriculum. DVA will not pay for previously completed classes.
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- Submit official transcripts for evaluation to the Office of Admissions, including your DD-214, DD-2384 and transcripts from prior colleges and military service schools (Community College of the Air Force; AARTS/Army/ACE Registry Transcript System; SMART/Sailor/Marine Registry Transcript). The DVA requires an evaluation of your military training/experience and all prior college credits. All transcripts must be submitted and evaluated by the end of your second semester; otherwise DVA will stop your benefits. Request Military Transcripts
To continue your education benefits without interruption:
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- Email veteransbenefits@lynchburg.edu each semester to confirm your enrollment.
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- Promptly notify the Registrar’s Office of any enrollment changes to avoid overpayment or underpayment of benefits; also report any changes on your monthly enrollment verification to DVA (see No. 4).
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- Have all prior college credits and military experience evaluated by the end of your second semester.
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- Verify your enrollment with DVA monthly To receive payment you must verify your enrollment monthly either by phone, at 877.823.2378, or online: Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE). Remember to repeat this process on the last day of each month for which you are entitled to benefits, otherwise, you will not get paid. If you have switched from Chapter 30 or Chapter 1606, Montgomery GI Bill®; or Chapter 1607, Reservist Educational Assistance Program (REAP), to Chapter 33 the Post 9/11 GI Bill®, you do not have to verify your attendance each month.
Post 9/11 Eligibility Chart
Individuals serving between 90 days and 36 months of aggregate active duty service will be eligible for a percentage of the maximum benefit as follows:
| Active Duty Completed after 9/10/2001 | Percentage of Maximum Amount Payable |
| At least 36 months | 100% |
| At least 30 continuous days on active duty and discharged due to service-connected disability | 100% |
| 30 months to 36 months | 90% |
| 24 months to 30 months | 80% |
| 18 months to 24 months | 70% |
| 12 months to 18 months | 60% |
| 6 months to 12 months | 50% |
| 90 days to 6 months | 40% |
For reservists, the following table applies:
| Post-9/11 Service | Percentage of Maximum Amount Payable |
| At least 36 cumulative months | 100% |
| At least 30 continuous days on active duty and discharged due to service-connected disability | 100% |
| At least 30 cumulative months | 90% |
| At least 24 cumulative months | 80% |
| At least 18 cumulative months | 70% |
| At least 12 cumulative months | 60% |
| At least 6 cumulative months | 50% |
| 90 aggregate days | 40% |
For veterans eligible for less than 100% of the Post 9/11 GI Bill®, the Yellow Ribbon Program does not apply.
GI Bill® Comparison Tool
GI Bill® Comparison Tool Search Results for University of Lynchburg
Restrictions
This benefit is payable only for training at an Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) (See comparison chart for more information). If you are enrolled exclusively in online training you will not receive the housing allowance. If you are on active duty you will not receive the housing allowance or books and supplies stipend. This benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits; generally, benefits are payable for 15 years following your release from active duty.
Deferment for Students Using Veterans Education Benefits
The University of Lynchburg offers a deferment for students using Veteran Administration
Education benefits, which extends the payment deadline for students whose veterans’ benefits
are not available by the tuition deadline. Generally, the deferment period extends the date of
payment until the specified date shown below or until funds become available, whichever comes
first. Deferments are a separate program and should not be confused with other University
payment arrangements.
Students participating in educational programs through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
may qualify for a deferment of tuition and fees only after producing a copy of a Statement of
Benefits, or a Certificate of Eligibility. Interested students should contact the Office of the
University Registrar for more information. Deferments are only granted before the tuition
deadline for each semester, provided all past-due debts are satisfied.
Chapter 31 or Chapter 33
If a student is eligible to use Chapter 31 or Chapter 33, the University will defer student’s
payment deadlines. The payment deadlines will be deferred a minimum of 90 days from the
standard payment deadline. Charges not covered by the VA must be paid by the tuition deadline
to prevent penalty fees. Penalties will not be imposed on charges covered by the VA but may be
imposed on charges that are past due and not covered by the VA.
Deferment deadlines
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- Fall deferment: Ends Dec. 1
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- Spring deferment: Ends May 1
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- Summer deferment: Ends Aug. 1
