Veterans & Military

How to Apply for Veterans' Education Benefits at BYU

To claim transferred benefits and obtain a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) from VA.

1. Go to gibill.va.gov.
2. On the left-side, click Education & Training > For Students > Get Started > Apply for Benefits.
3. 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.

VA Certification Steps

Request Certification of Enrollment at BYU

Once you have received a COE, log into your BYU account and complete the Certification Request Form.

• Fill out the form on this website with the information from the COE.
• Click “Submit” when you are finished.

You will receive an email confirmation from the VA when your certification has been submitted to the VA. Benefits are generally sent shortly after classes begin, allowing for 4-6 weeks processing time by the VA.

Certification Request Form

Certification Policies

BYU will certify your enrollment to VA for each semester/term it is requested. Only classes that meet general education and major requirements can be certified, with two exceptions:

1. The last semester before graduation, you may enroll in additional class(es) that are included within your program of education even though not required for the specific beneficiary to graduate. Such classes must be specified by name in the approved program curriculum, and not have been already completed.
2. VA will allow substitutions if they are approved by the college and documented in your VA file.

Military Tuition Assistance

Utah National Guard State Tuition Assistance (STA)

Members of the Utah National Guard are eligible to apply for Utah National Guard State Tuition Assistance (STA). Eligible members are required to apply each semester and can apply before the semester starts up to three months in advance, but a minimum of 15 days prior to the start of class at the latest. STA packets include a completed STA application, a signed Statement of Understand (SOU), and a course/cost verification (all these documents can be found and downloaded here). STA approval is subject to the availability of funds and applies on a first come, first served basis. Completed STA packets must be emailed.

For questions about the Utah National Guard, contact our on-campus representative:
SSG Austin Johnson
(385) 271-6801
austin.e.johnson18.mil@army.mil
220 Daniel H. Wells ROTC Building

Army ROTC

The BYU Army ROTC department offers two, three, and four year scholarships to students who are eligible. Scholarship winners enroll in ROTC classes and receive leadership training while pursuing a degree in the field of their choice. Scholarships awarded through ROTC pay either the full cost of tuition or room & board. Additionally, scholarship recipients receive a tax-free $420 monthly stipend for living expenses and a $1,200 yearly book allowance. Acceptance of an ROTC scholarship incurs an obligation to serve as an officer in the Active Army or Reserve Component (National Guard/Reserves).

For questions about the program, contact:
Jack Sturgeon
801-422-7725
armyrotc@byu.edu
220 Daniel H. Wells ROTC Building