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Chapter 33 FRY or CH 33 Transfer of Eligible Benefits Purpose
Transfer of Eligible Benefits from Veteran to Dependent: A dependent of a veteran who has received a transfer of Chapter 33 benefits while the veteran was still in the service will have help paying for school or cover expenses while training for a job. Transfer Your Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits | Veterans Affairs
Chapter 33 Fry recipient: If you’re the child or surviving spouse of a service member or member of the Selected Reserve who died on or after September 11, 2001, you may be eligible for the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship (Fry Scholarship). Fry Scholarship | Veterans Affairs
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
How to obtain a CH 33 Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
- Go to How To Apply For The GI Bill And Related Benefits | Veterans Affairs (va.gov)
- Scroll down and click the blue box that says ‘Apply for education benefits’ and answer the questions.
- Sign in to VA.gov using your preferred method of login (DS Login or ID.me) to start your application.
- 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.
NOTICE:
As of November 10th, 2025, Student Business Services manages all military education benefit applications, questions and/or inquiries. This includes federal military benefits and the Hazlewood Act exemptions.
All processes will now be completed through their office located on the third floor of West Hall.
For any questions regarding the processing or implementation of your benefits, including the status of submitted documents, please contact Texas Tech University Student Business Services (SBS) through the SBS Military Services portal: https://help.sbs.ttu.edu/TDClient/209/Portal/Requests/ServiceCatalog?CategoryID=2826 or by calling (806) 742-3272. They will be able to view your application, all documents and will be able to assist you further if needed.
Official communication is done through TTU Email. The SBS Office will contact you via your TTU email if additional documentation is required.
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.
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.