How long did it take for the VA to process your post 9-11 GI Bill after the school has certified?

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 21:33:12 -0400

For those that have used their GI Bill: what does the process look like after the school certified? I have applied for benefits, received my statement from the VA, and submitted my DD-214 and statement to the school, who said they certified my enrollment with the VA. At what point should I be concerned that something is amiss?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 24 at 2022 9:57 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 21:57:54 -0400

For Post 9/11? I don't know. I know back in the day before 9/11 GI Bill, it took forever for me to get payments rolling in. I was always behind.

Response by PO3 Toi Lindsey made Aug 25 at 2022 5:12 AM

PO3 Toi Lindsey — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 05:12:16 -0400

The VA normally pays the school directly and then you'll get the residual + any BAH or allowance based on full time or part time status in school living off campus, you'll be able to check your payments on va.gov

Response by PO3 Mark Johnson made Aug 30 at 2022 1:19 PM

PO3 Mark Johnson — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 13:19:07 -0400

I was in from 99-03, so I used both the pre and post 9/11 GI Bills. For the pre-9/11, it took about a month for the money to start rolling in after all the paperwork was done. I had 100% scholarships and grants, so the money just showed up in my bank account every month after I did the monthly certification online. When I used my post-9/11 benefits for an electrical apprenticeship, I was nearly done with the entire first year of school by the time I saw any benefits roll in.