For specific instructions for the Montgomery GI Bill, National Guard or Reserve Program, Chapter 35, Dependent of Disabled Veteran Program, or the Chapter 31, Disabled Veteran Educational Program, contact the Auburn University Office of Veteran's Affairs Services at 203 Mary Martin Hall, Auburn University, AL 36849.  Phone: 334-844-2517.  Email: vetaffr@auburn.edu.  Log on to http://www.gibill.va.gov/ .

 

 

 

As soon as you are admitted to Auburn University and have a copy of your semester class schedule and degree program outline or curriculum major approved by your Academic Advisor, report to the University's Office of Veteran's Affairs Services, 203 Mary Martin Hall.  Also, be sure to bring with your number four (4) copy of your DD 214 for active duty veterans, a NOBE for Reserve and National Guard applicants, a Letter of  Authorization for Chapter 35 dependents or spouses of 100% disabled veterans,  and a copy of your advisor's approved (advisor's signature required) semester schedule and degree major curriculum or course outline.  Bring these forms to Room 203 Mary Martin Hall for processing.  If you have additional questions contact the Auburn University VA Office at 334-844-2517 or email them to  vetaffr@auburn.edu  .

 

 

 

You may be eligible for the Dependent's Educational Assistance Program, Chapter 35, for educational and training opportunities to eligible dependents and survivors of certain veterans.  To be eligible for this VA Financial Aid Program, a veteran must meet one of the following:

Q:  I have heard there is an Alabama G.I. Bill for dependents of an Alabama Veteran.  I've also heard of an Alabama Disabled Veteran Dependent Scholarship Program.  Are these the same or different programs?

 

These programs are the same program. The State of Alabama has an Alabama Disabled Veterans Dependents' Scholarship Program is the new name for the old Alabama G.I. Bill.  This program consists of educational benefits for dependent children and/or a spouse of a disabled veteran who meet the State of Alabama criteria for the program.

 

The disabled veteran must contact his/her Alabama County Veteran's Affairs Official to see if they quality for the program.  For additional information, contact the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs at P.O. Box 1509, Montgomery, AL 36102-1509.  Phone: 334-242-5077.  www.va.state.al.us  , then select Scholarship Program. The Alabama GI program is billed through 3rd Party Billing located at 202 Martin Hall, phone 334-844-4634.

 

Q:  I am a veteran who wants to take classes at Auburn University via Distance Learning or Independent Study and use my VA Educational Benefits to pay for my course work.  Can I use my Montgomery GI Bill for this?

 

Yes, you can.  However, you must meet all the regular requirements for admission to Auburn and the degree program you wish to complete. Plus, you must complete all the VA required paperwork to be certified as a VA student at Auburn.  Contact the University VA Office at 334-844-2517 or by email at vetaffr@auburn.edu  for more specific instructions.

 

 

 

Has the 12 to 14 weeks time frame passed before funds are processed for a first time enrollee or returning student or transfer student?  Wait your time out.  If you think there is a problem or time is excessive call Atlanta Regional Office to speak to a counselor at 1-888-442-4551.  Note, VARO Atlanta is on Eastern Time, so call early.

 

Have your changed major, dropped or added classes or changed your address and failed to inform the AU Veterans Affairs Office of these changes?  If so, contact the AU Veterans Affairs Office at 334-844-2517 or vetaffr@auburn.edu  or come by room 203 Mary Martin Hall.

 

Have you completed your monthly enrollment certification with the VA Regional Office?  All Chapter 30 and Chapter 1606 recipients MUST SUBMIT MONTHLY verification of enrollment to the Atlanta VA Regional Office.  Call on or after the last day of the month, 1-877-823-2378.  Use the web to register, Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE), go to www.gibill.va.gov/  and click on WAVE.

 

 

Service members must get their TA forms from thier respective units.  The form must be filled out by the service member, the service menbers unit and the 3rd Party Billing office personnel at 202 Mary Martin Hall.

 

A completed TA form is processed at the 3rd Party Billing section of Student Financial Services, 202 Mary Martin Hall, Auburn University, AL  36849.  Phone: 334-844-4634.

 

 

Send all ANGEAP forms to the AU VA Office located at 203 Mary Martin Hall, Auburn University, AL  36849.  Phone 334-844-2517.  vetaffr@auburn.edu

 

Q: What is Chapter 1607 Education Benefits for National Guard and Reservists?

 

President Bush has signed Chapter 1607 Legislation into law.  Students are eligible if they are a National Guard or Reservist who has been deployed on Department of Defense (DOD) or Department of Homeland Security (DHS) orders for 90 days or longer.

 

 

Because the design and implementation of Chapter 1607 Benefit Program is still being negotiated by the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and the Veteran's Administration, go to www.gibill.va.gov  for information or contact the AU VA Office at 334-844-2517 or vetaffr@auburn.edu for further instructions.