Chapter 33 Post-9/11 GI Bill® General & How to Apply

Chapter 33 Post-9/11 GI Bill® Purpose

The Post 9/11 GI Bill is an education program for eligible Service Members who serve on active duty after September 10, 2001 and receive an honorable discharge. (Reference: Title 38 USC Chapter 33, DoDI 1341.13)

How to be eligible for the CH 33 Post-9/11 GI Bill®

At least one of these must be true:

• You served at least 90 days on active duty (either all at once or with breaks in service) on or after September 11, 2001, or
• You received a Purple Heart on or after September 11, 2001, and were honorably discharged after any amount of service, or
• You served for at least 30 continuous days (all at once, without a break in service) on or after September 11, 2001, and were honorably discharged with a service-connected disability.

How to obtain a CH 33 Certificate of Eligibility (COE)

1. Go to How To Apply For The GI Bill And Related Benefits | Veterans Affairs (va.gov)  
2. Scroll down and click the blue box that says ‘Apply for education benefits’ and answer the questions.
3. Sign in to VA.gov using your preferred method of login (DS Login or ID.me) to start your application.  
4. Complete the selection process and submit your application!
   After completing the application process. It can take the VA up to 30 DAYS to process your digital application, please be sure to check the status online every 2-3 business days. 

How the VA determines your monthly stipend (rate)

The VA bases your monthly rate (or payment amount) on these 2 factors:

• The type of education or training you’re getting, and
• How many courses you’re taking or how far along you are in your on-the-job training or apprenticeship program

You may get less than the full rate each month if any of these is true:

• You’re enrolled in fewer courses than what we consider to be full time, or
• Your clock hours per week are less than what we consider to be full time, or
• You’re getting on-the-job training, or
• You’re in an apprenticeship program

For more stipend information visit: Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) Rates | Veterans Affairs

Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill® Checklist

Complete & submit a VA Federal Certification Request via the MVP Forms Portal every semester.

You will need to upload the following supporting documents to your VA Federal Certification Request by selecting “My Applications Tab” via the MVP Forms Portal

1. Degree Plan
   • From your Raiderlink Portal access the DegreeWorks tab or go to degreeworks.texastech.edu. Download a PDF of your degree plan to upload into your VA Certification Request from your MVP Forms Portal.

2. Military Transcripts
   • Instructions on obtaining your Military Transcript: 
     1. Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard Navigate to jst.doded.mil/jst 
     2. Air Force and Space Force navigate to www.airuniversity.af.edu 
   • Please upload an unofficial copy of your Military Transcript to MVP via the  MVP Forms Portal at mvp.ttu.edu
   • Please submit an official military transcript to the Transfer Evaluation Office (TEO) no later than your 2nd semester at TTU. The Transfer Evaluation Office is in the Office of the Registrar, Room 121 West Hall.  

3. Certificate of Eligibility (COE) for Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill®​​

• Upload a current copy (less than 6 months old) of your VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE) or Semester award letter from VA.gov in the MVP Forms Portal located at mvp.ttu.edu OR A copy of the Statement of Benefits from www.va.gov. 

4. DD214 (Service 2 or Member 4)
   • Upload a Legible Official Copy of DD214 See TVC link; www.tvc.texas.gov
     1. Upload a permissible and legible DD-214 (Member 4, Service 2, Veterans Administration 3, Dept. of Labor 5, State Dir. Of VA-6, Service 7, and Service 8). 
     2. If you do not have an acceptable DD214: Order a copy from the National Archives at www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records.
5. Military Payment Plan
   • Apply for up to a 60 day extension on the first due date of tuition and fees by following this link to the Service - Military Benefits website. There is no enrollment fee for the Military Payment Plan; however, a Military Payment Plan Enrollment Request form must be submitted each semester the student wishes to enroll in the plan. 
6. Third Party Sponsor agreement for Chapter 33
   • Submit in person, online or by email a copy of CH 33 COE or VA Statement of Benefits Page and a Third-party Sponsor Agreement form to Student Business Services (SBS), located at West Hall 3^rd floor.
     1. Fill out a Third-Party Sponsor Agreement for CH 33 online at Service - Military Benefits website.
     2. Submit a less than 6-months old copy of your COE to sbs@ttu.edu (include your Full name and R# in your email to SBS)

If you need assistance obtaining your COE, please call VA education benefits (Monday – Friday, 8:00am -7:00pm ET) at 1(888) 442-4551 or visit va.gov/education/how-to-apply/.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Education and Training. The use of military-themed imagery does not constitute endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense.

Official communication is done through TTU Email.
The MVP Office will contact you via TTU email if additional documentation is required.
This checklist is a guide to successfully completing a VA Certification application.
Students have up to the last day of classes to submit their application, please see the Texas Tech Academic Calendar.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT TO ENSURE THEY HAVE SUBMITTED AN APPLICATION & UPLOADED NEEDED DOCUMENTS EACH SEMESTER.