Education benefit payments are made directly to the veteran student. Full-time enrollment results in the maximum eligible benefit paid. Less than full-time status is prorated by the VA.
Basic Eligibility Requirements
Dependents and survivors of veterans who died while on active duty or are 100% disabled from a service connected injury
If you are changing schools or majors, complete Form 22-5495 “Request for Change of Program or Place of Training” through va.gov
How to use the benefit at NJIT
Complete a VA & Military Benefit Request
Provide your Certificate of Eligibility (the first semester you are using benefits)
Submit all items to Ms. Allison Babinski Babinski@njit.edu or drop them off at the Registrar’s Office in the Student Mall
Deadline to submit documents is 2 weeks prior to the start of class
**VA Benefits are paid based upon your attendance. Dropping a course or unsatisfactory attendance in class (you stop going) could result in a debt to the VA for benefits paid to you.
**Only degree pursuing courses will be certified to the VA. If it is not required, the VA will not consider the course.
