How to Apply for Veterans' Education Benefits at BYU
To claim transferred benefits and obtain a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) from VA.
- Go to gibill.va.gov.
- On the left-side, click Education & Training > For Students > Get Started > Apply for Benefits.
- Click the “Apply for Education Benefits” button and answer the questions.
Once you have successfully claimed VA education benefits, you will receive a COE in the mail. Average processing time is 30 days.
For questions about the COE, call the VA Helpline at 1-888-442-4551.