Monthly Verification
Veterans receiving benefits under Chapter 30 or Chapter 1606 must verify their enrollment each month to the VA in order to receive payment for that month. This monthly verification can be done by one of two systems:
- A telephone system using Interactive Voice Response (IVR), by dialing 1-877-823-2378 and following the instructions provided, or
- An Online program called
Web Automated Verification of Enrollment.
Once either system tells you that you are certified for the month, payment can be expected within 10-14 days, or 3-5 days if direct deposited. Chapter 30 veterans and Chapter 1606 reservists must still notify the SUNY Fredonia Veterans Affairs Office when their enrollment changes, even though the change has been reported to the VA on WAVE.
Currently, Chapter 31 students must verify their enrollment with their Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor.
Withdrawing from classes
The law prohibits payment of VA benefits for a course from which the student withdraws or resigns, or for a course that the student completes, but receives a grade which will not be used in computing requirements for graduation. SUNY Fredonia is required to promptly report any change in enrollment to the VA, or receipt of a non-punitive grade, that affects the receipt of VA educational benefits. Students are thus required to promptly report any change in enrollment or the receipt of a non-punitive grade to our office to avoid an overpayment.
Reporting Change of Enrollment
If you drop or add a course, even if you resign from a class after the semester is completed, please inform us immediately by phone or email.
Advance Payment
Veterans may request an Advance Payment for the first two months prior to being certified, if they are eligible. Advance payment must be requested no sooner than 120 days and no later than 45 days before the new semester begins. Advance payment checks are mailed directly to our office and can be picked up at the office during usual office hours. Students should be aware, however, that after receiving an advance check they will not receive another check for several months.
Direct Deposit
Veterans receiving Chapter 30 benefits and reservists receiving Chapter 1606 or 1607 benefits have the option of having their Montgomery GI Bill educational benefit check deposited directly into their designated financial institution. To sign up for direct deposit contact the VA Buffalo Regional Processing Center at 1-888-GI-BILL-1 (1-888-442-4551). You will need the following information:
- Your VA File Number (which is usually your SSN);
- Your Account Number, and type of account;
- Your financial institution's 9-digit Routing Transit Number (which is obtained from your financial institution)
Late Fee Waiver
As a convienence to all students recieving educational entitlements through the Veterans Affairs Office, the Office of Student Accounts will waive late fees associated with tuition bills.