For information regarding Vocational Rehab & Employment benefits contact us at financialaiddirector@nobts.edu or 504.816.8276
Veteran Affairs Education Benefits
NOBTS and Leavell College do accept VA education benefits for those with benefit eligibility. For questions about how to use VA education benefits at NOBTS or Leavell College, contact us at financialaiddirector@nobts.edu or 504.816.8276.
Steps for Using VA Educational Benefits
Find out if you are eligible for VA educational benefits
The most common VA educational benefits are:
Chapter 33 - Post-9/11 GI Bill
Chapter 30 - Montogomery GI Bill Active Duty (MGIB-AD)
Chapter 1606 - Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR)
Chapter 35 - VA Education Benefits for Dependents and Survivors
Chapter 31 - Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)
To see what benefits you may be eligible for, visit www.va.gov/education or call the GI Bill Hotline at 1-888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551)
Apply for benefits
After determining what benefits you may be eligible for, you can apply at www.va.gov/education/how-to-apply/. Start by clicking on: Find you education benefits form
You can also request a mail-in application form by calling 1-888-442-4551, or in person at your VA regional office. You can find a list of regional offices here www.va.gov/find-locations/?facilityType=benfits.
If you believe you may be eligible for multiple VA education benefits, you can get help deciding which education benefits to use by calling 1-888-442-4551.
If you have previously applied for and been awarded VA education benefits at another institution or for a different program you can also apply for a change of program or place of training here.
After you apply, you will be notified of you application's approval or denial. If you are approved you will be sent a Certificate of Eligibility in the mail. This process may take approximately 30 days. If you application is denied, you can have your decision reviewed by going to www.va.gov/decision-reviews/.
Submit you Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to your school's School Certifying Official (SCO)
NOBTS' SCO is located in the Financial Aid Office. You can bring a copy of your COE directly to the Financial Aid Office or email it to financialaid@nobts.edu.
If you email a copy to the Financial Aid Office, please make sure to include your full name, student ID, and phone number in the email. A financial aid representative will contact you to obtain your VA File number.
Register for classes
After being admitted to NOBTS and completing orientation, you will need to register for classes. You can do so by logging into your Self-Serve student portal >> selecting My Academics >> Selecting Registration. If you need assistance registering for classes or would like to set up an appointment with an academic advisor, please contact the Registrar's Office at registrar@nobts.edu or 504-816-8257.
Once you've registered for classes and FINALIZED your class schedule, let your school's SCO know you are ready to have your registration certified.
Notify your SCO of any changes that you make to your registration
All changes made to your registration, such as adding/dropping/withdrawing from classes, can affect your VA education benefits. It is your responsibility to notify your school's SCO in a timely manner of any changes you make in your class schedule in order to avoid overpayments or becoming ineligible to continue receiving benefits.
FAQ:
How much could I be eligible for in VA education benefits?
How many total months of VA education benefits can I get?
You may be able to get a maximum of 48 months of VA education benefits - not including Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) benefits. But many applications are eligible for only 36 months.
Can a spouse or a parent transfer his or her Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to me?
Yes, if an eligible veteran hasn't used all of his or her Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits, he or she may be able to transfer up to 36 months of benefits to his or her spouse or a dependent child. To find out how the transfer of those benefits work, visit www.va.gov/education/transfer-post-9-11-gi-bill-benefits/.
What should I do if I received an other than honorable, bad conduct, or dishonorable discharge?
If you've received one of these discharge statuses, you may not be eligible for VA benefits. There are 2 ways you can try to qualify: Find out how to apply for a discharge upgrade and learn about the VA Character of Discharge review process at www.va.gov/discharge-upgrade-instructions/.
I've already used some of my educational benefits eligibility. How can I see how much eligibility I have left?
