Applying for VA Education Benefits at UNC

1. Complete VA application

• Complete the application appropriate to your program. See "Veteran Programs for Education."
• Transfer students will also complete the application to their program. See "Veteran Programs for Education."
• Students applying for Ch. 30 or Ch. 1607 (REAP) will also need a copy of Member 4 of their DD214.

2. Complete UNC Course Selection Form

• Download the Course Selection Form or obtain a form at the Office of Financial Aid
• This form requires your advisor’s signature to verify that courses listed will apply toward their major.
• This form must be completed for every semester of enrollment.
• Failure to complete the UNC Course Selection Form may result in the termination of benefits at any time.

3. Bring your documents to the Office of Financial Aid in Carter Hall

• Faxes of completed documents are acceptable.
• A file will be created for auditing purposes.
• Please note that new applications will take the regional VA office in St. Louis, MO
  10 to 12 weeks for processing.
• Renewal or transfer applications will take 8 to 10 weeks for processing.