US Veterans Affairs education funding (GI Bill)

You can use education benefits from the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to study at AUT in New Zealand. These benefits are available to eligible veterans, service members and family members studying at AUT.

Using your VA education funding to study at AUT

  • Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is an eligible institution to receive student education benefits from the US Department of Veterans Affairs for eligible programmes. You should check the list of approved programmes on the VA website
  • Once you’re admitted to AUT and your enrolment is finalised, AUT will certify your enrolment, and report your tuition and fees to the VA
  • Funding disbursement to the university typically takes four to eight weeks. You’re responsible for checking with Veterans Affairs when your funding is expected to be paid
  • Exchange rate variations may affect the amount received. If the funding paid doesn’t cover your full tuition fees as outlined in your Offer of Place, you’re responsible for paying the remaining balance. AUT accepts no responsibility for any variation in currency exchange rates
  • Log into your e-Benefit to track the status of your enrolment, payment history and remaining eligibility

Applying for a Veterans Affairs Education Benefit

  1. Submit an Application to the US Department of Veterans Affairs
    You need to apply to the US Department of Veterans Affairs before you start your studies at AUT – apply online through the Veteran Online Application Website (VONAPP)
  2. Receive a copy of your Certification of Eligibility from the VA Regional Processing Office
    The VA Regional Processing Office will process your application and determine your eligibility. If the application is approved, you’ll receive a copy of the Certificate of Eligibility detailing your entitlement
  3. Advise AUT of your VA benefit eligibility
    Submit a copy of the Certification of Eligibility to AUT
  4. Certify your enrolment with VA and report your tuition fees
    The enrolments team will certify your enrolment at AUT and report your fees in the VA online system approximately two months before the start of each semester
  5. Receive an award letter from VA
    The award letter is an official written notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs to a student of their monthly payment rate, the inclusive payment dates and remaining entitlement at the end of the award period. This award letter can be used for processing your student visa application
  6. Receive your VA payment

Is your programme eligible for VA education funding?

Not sure if your AUT programme qualifies for education benefits from the US Department of Veterans Affairs? Check the list of approved programmes on the VA website.

CHECK VA WEBSITE

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