Veteran Affairs FAQ

Do I Qualify For VA Benefits?

The Veterans Administration will make a determination of whether or not you qualify for Veterans Benefits, including your monthly benefit amount when your application is submitted. Please see the attached chart “Summary of VA Educational Benefits” for more detailed information. For questions and inquiries regarding VA Education Benefits, students should call 1-888-GIBILL1 (1-888-442-4551) or visit www.gibill.va.gov.

How Do I Apply? 

1.First, make sure you are fully accepted. You can apply for admission online by accessing an application at www.campbell.edu, or for a list of our class schedules at Campbell University, please visit our website and select the “Web Access” icon as a guest.

2.You can apply for benefits by filling out VA Form 22-1990 (Application for VA Education Benefits) from the Veteran’s Affairs Office located at Campbell University or from any VA Office. You may also apply on-line at vabenefits.vba.va.gov (save a copy for my VA file).

How much will VA pay?

The monthly benefit paid to you is based on the type of training you take, length of your service, your category, whether or not you paid for the Buy-up before getting off active duty, and if DOD put extra money in your Montgomery GI Bill Fund (called "kickers"). You usually have 10 years to use your MGIB benefits, but the time limit can be less, in some cases, and longer under certain circumstances. Please refer to our “Summary of VA Education Benefits” chart for further information. Veterans’ benefits are non-taxable.

How much of the cost will my VA benefits cover?

The Department of Veterans Affairs will only pay for the exact number of days a student is enrolled. Consequently, if a student begins classes on the 15th, VA will pay from the 15th to the end of the month. VA education benefits pay only a portion of the total cost of the program. Under current laws, VA education benefit payments are based on both the rate of training, such as full-time or ½-time, and on the length of training. Veterans attending courses at Campbell University under the GI Bill receive a monthly amount from the Department of Veterans Affairs. VA will make a determination of your monthly benefit when your application and certification are submitted. Generally, 36 months of full-time benefits are provided. The course load taken determines the allotted monthly benefit amount. A full-time undergraduate student will be eligible to receive full VA benefits (12 credit hours minimum at main campus or 6 credit hours minimum each term under accelerated terms). Likewise, a full-time graduate student will also be eligible to receive full VA benefits as well. See the graduate school bulletin/catalog to determine full-time load. A student who enrolls for less than full-time will have the amount he/she can receive in benefits prorated. Veterans should contact their VA certifying official for more detailed information.