VA Education Benefits Checklist

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Veteran Benefits Online Forms

Getting Started Checklist

1. Activating Benefits, Program Changes and Direct Deposit:

  • To apply for VA Benefits (and designate your direct deposit account): Visit
  • Scroll midway down the page and click “Find your education Benefits Form.â€‌
  • Click “Applying for new benefitâ€‌ and follow the prompts if you have never used your benefits before. OR click on “Updating my current education benefitâ€‌ and follow the prompts if you have used benefits before at a different school (program change).

2. Apply For Admission at NC Wesleyan University:

3. Apply For Scholarships:

  • The majority of scholarship applications are due at the beginning of the year. Plan accordingly!

4. Apply For Financial Aid:

  • Complete your FREE application for Financial Aid (FAFSA) by visiting
  • Enter NCWU School Code – 002951
  • Submit forms as requested via
  • Complete the NC Need-Based Grant Application (you will need to log in to your student account first):
  • Contact financialaid@ncwu.edu if any questions

5. Enroll In Classes:

  • Check with your academic advisor for dates and instructions. For Dates and Instructions, Check with your Academic Advisor.

6. Request VA Certification:

7. Maintain Verification and Attendance:

  • All Changes to Your Schedule Must be Reported to the School Certifying Official LEBrown@ncwu.edu or VAQuestions@ncwu.edu
  • Attend class! The VA DOES NOT Pay for Non-attendance.
  • CH 30 and 1606: Report attendance through W.A.V.E by calling toll-free Interactive Voice Response (IVR) telephone line at 1-877-823-2378. CH 33: Report attendance at the end of each month. For more information:
  • Maintain a 2.0 GPA – falling below 2.0 for two consecutive terms will lead to termination of your enrollment reported to the VA.