We are the liaison between the University and the VA & DOD, and will assist with processing VA benefits such as Ch. 33 Post 9\/11 GI Bill\u00ae, Ch. 35 Dependents Educational Assistance, Ch. 31 Veteran Readiness and Employment, as well as DOD Military Tuition Assistance, and more.<\/p>\n
The information below will help you begin VA or DOD benefits at Boston University. If you have questions after reviewing this information please email veterans@bu.edu<\/a> or call 617-353-3678.<\/p>\n You may review Undergraduate costs of attendance <\/a> and Graduate costs of attendance<\/a> for specific costs at your college or program. As a reminder, the Post 9\/11 GI Bill\u00ae covers less than half of Boston University\u2019s full-time tuition and fees.<\/p>\n All students, especially full-time students, are encouraged to apply for financial aid<\/a>.<\/p>\n Part-time students who are 100% eligible for the Post 9\/11 GI Bill\u00ae are typically able to cover the full cost of part-time tuition and fees as long as they do not exhaust benefits mid-semester (this does not include the Questrom Part-time MBA, which exceeds the Post 9\/11 GI Bill\u00ae annual tuition and fee maximum.)<\/p>\n Please review our Admissions and Financial Aid<\/a> pages to navigate to the appropriate undergraduate, graduate, or non-college degree application information.<\/p>\n VA Benefits:<\/b> If you plan to use VA education benefits such as Ch. 33, 31, 35, etc., and you have been offered admission to BU and paid your enrollment deposit, you must apply to use your benefits at Boston University by completing the online VA application<\/a>. Failure to submit your VA application will delay your VA benefits.<\/p>\n The VA should send you your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) within 30 days of receiving your application.<\/b> Please email a legible copy of your Certificate of Eligibility with your BUID to veterans@bu.edu<\/a>. In place of your COE, you may send a PDF or legible screenshot of your Education Statement of Benefits from www.va.gov<\/a> once it\u2019s available after you submit the online VA application.<\/p>\n Military Tuition Assistance:<\/b> Military Tuition Assistance (TA) is approved through your unit or company\u2019s Education Liaison Officer\/Education Approval Officer (this person may have a different title in your unit or company). Per credit tuition rates, as prescribed by the Department of Defense (DOD), by academic program are posted here<\/a>. If you are approved for TA, your ELO\/EAO will give you an authorization form that you email veterans@bu.edu<\/a> with your BUID.<\/p>\n As a reminder, students are responsible for paying any balance beyond what VA or TA benefits will cover prior to the normal payment deadline using other funds.<\/p>\n VA Benefits:<\/b> Please send your Certification Request Form<\/a> as early as possible before the beginning of each semester. If your request is not received before the first day of the semester the University is required to cancel your certification. Please email questions to veterans@bu.edu<\/a> and include your BUID.<\/p>\n If possible, please finalize your enrollment before sending your Certification Request Form each semester. However, Boston University recognizes the importance of building a schedule that supports your success. If you drop and\/or add classes after your initial request, please send a new Certification Request Form listing all added or dropped courses to ensure your benefits are not delayed.<\/p>\n Students are required to submit a Certification Request Form for any enrollment changes during a semester for which they use VA benefits. If you have questions please email veterans@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n Boston University Veterans and Military Services makes every attempt to provide the most accurate information concerning students\u2019 VA and DOD education benefits, but it is the student\u2019s responsibility to understand their VA and\/or DOD benefits, including eligibility, remaining entitlement, exhaustion\/delimiting dates, and more.<\/p>\n If you have specific questions about your VA eligibility you may contact the VA directly at 1-888-442-4551. Questions about Military Tuition Assistance should be directed to your unit\/company\u2019s Education Liaison Officer\/Education Approval Officer.<\/p>\nStep 1: Consider the Cost of Attendance<\/h4>\n
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Step 2: Apply for admission to Boston University<\/h4>\n
Step 3: Apply to use VA benefits or Military Tuition Assistance<\/h4>\n
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Step 4: Send your Certification Request Form<\/a> before each semester (VA benefits only)<\/h4>\n
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Step 5: Understand Your VA and DOD Benefits<\/h4>\n