If you have received Chapter 1606 benefits at another college or university, complete the following steps:

(Reference our Chapter 1606 Brochure for more information and payment estimates)

Step 1: Provide copy of MGIB Chapter 1606 Certificate of Eligibility (COE) 

Options to provide COE:

• Provide original Certificate of Eligibility. Please confirm remaining entitlement with VA by calling 1-888-442-4551.
• Complete VA Form 22-1995 Request for Change of Program or Place of Training onilne at va.gov to receive an updated Certificate of Eligibility.
  
  • VA will mail a updated copy to the home address in roughly 30 days
  • You can use this application to update address, phone number, bank account, etc. as well

The Certificate of Eligibility can be submitted via email to veteran@jmu.edu as a PDF attachment.

• Complete after you have participated in orientation and finalized your upcoming semester schedule. 
• Complete and submit online. Must complete at one time; no save option
• Requires student to login with their JMU credentials and Duo authentication. We must know if you will be receiving a ROTC scholarship. Not all ROTC scholarships can be used with Federal TA or Chapter 1606. 
• Enrollment in courses must meet general education, degree, major, declared minor, required university elective, or an approved certificate or teacher licensure program to qualify. All majors and minors must be declared on the transcript. VA can only cover courses that are required for graduation.
  
  • Undergraduate students - we utilze the academic advisement report found on your MyMadison account for course applicability. 
  • Graduate students - we will follow your curriculum guide. Please provide a link or document that lists what you are required to complete for your declared program.

Additional requirements:

• Provide Member 4 copy of DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, for your file. Email to veteran@jmu.edu.
• Request official copy of your Military transcripts be sent directly to JMU for credit evaluation. More information on this link.
• Request copies of all Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) transcripts to be sent directly to JMU if you've taken classes at another institution, including dual enrollment credit.
• Submit any AP or IB scores directly to JMU.
• Effective Fall 2021 and Forward - the Department of Defense issued a memorandum to Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Education Service approving the use of concurrent receipt for Federal Tuition Assistance (TA) and the Montgomery GI Bill^®-Selected Reserve Education Benefit (MGIB-SR or chapter 1606). This means, all qualified MGIB-SR Service members are authorized to use both TA and MGIB-SR benefits concurrently when enrolled in a program of education that is half-time or greater. Concurrent use is not authorized when enrolled less than half-time. Prior to Fall 2021, per DOD policy, students cannot use Chapter 1606/1607 and Federal TA for the same course.

Monthly Verficiation Requirement

• You must verify your attendance on the last calendar day of each month that you are enrolled in classes for your monthly stipend to be released.
• Please reference this link for more information.

Important:

• In order for a course to be included in an enrollment to VA, it must meet major, minor, general education, degree, or allowed elective to reach 120 credits (after all required courses are factored in) for graduation, or an approved certificate or teacher licensure program to qualify. All majors (including tracks and concentrations) and minors must be declared on your transcript.
• The JMU Veterans Education Benefits Request form is required every semester benefits are requested. 
• After your 1st semester using your benefits, the JMU Request form will be emailed to you after registering for the upcoming semester.