In an effort to get some of your main questions answered, here are a few of the most commonly asked questions that we get from our military students. Give us a call if you have any other questions not listed below; we would love to hear from you!
Follow the steps on our Military Getting Started page. For information about the types of educational benefits for which you may qualify, check out the Department of Veterans Affairs Educational Benefits page or call Byron Brown at 800.280.0307 extension 4404.
New applicants should expect to receive their first check 8–12 weeks from the time the enrollment certification is sent. You will be paid retroactively from the date listed on your COE. Continuing students should receive checks more quickly, provided there have not been any changes to your program or status. It is imperative that you notify the Veteran Services Office at American College of Education (ACE) about any changes that would affect your benefits.
No. Any Veterans' benefits paid under any law administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) should not be reported as income to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
In most cases, your benefits will continue upon your return. Please contact the Veteran Services Office here at ACE for more information and check out our Military Refund policy.
Everyone receiving MGIB-Active Duty (Chapter 30) benefits, as well as those in the Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606) and REAP (Chapter 1607), must verify their enrollment each month to receive payment for that month. Your enrollment can be verified on the last calendar day of the month by using the Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE) or by calling the toll free Interactive Voice Response (IVR) telephone line at 1-877-823-2378.
Students must adhere to the Academic Standards Policy of the College. Students will be terminated for VA purposes if academically suspended. ACE notifies the VA within 30 days of any change in status or failure to meet satisfactory progress. Typically, a student only has to maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 to remain in good academic standing, but a sudden, dramatic drop in GPA may cause academic probation.
Contact the Department of Veteran Affairs at 1-888-442-4551.
Contact the Department of Veteran Affairs at 1-888-GIBILL (1-888-442-4551) or Visit www.gibill.va.gov and go to 1.) Questions and Answers or 2.) Wave Account (If you have not set one up, be sure to do so).
Please call our School Certifying Official in the Bursar’s office to confirm your enrollment.
Yes! With the exception of chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill, chapter 31 VA Voc Rehab, and the Tuition Assistance Program, students are responsible for their own tuition and fees. VA benefits are a monthly allotment that gets paid via check or direct deposit.
Yes, possibly. Check the MyCAA program as well as the VA page on how to use benefits for dependents.