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Military & Veterans Benefits
Proudly Supporting those who serve our nation.
VA education benefits help Veterans, service members, and their qualified family members with needs like paying college tuition, finding the right school or training program, and getting career counseling. Learn how to apply for and manage the education and training benefits you’ve earned.
How to Apply for Benefits
Complete the application for Veterans Affairs (VA) Education Benefits on the VA website.
The VA will determine your eligibility and mail your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to you in 30-45 days. With a COE, students can then request to certify.
GI Bill Statement of Benefits
Need to provide us with a new Certificate of Eligibility? Want up to date information on your remaining months of entitlement? A VA GI Bill Statement of Benefits is the easiest way to get a CoE and check your months.
How Do I Get Started
Step 1. You must apply to Life Pacific University before applying for VA Benefits.
Step 2. Once you have been accepted to LPU, you will need to get a Certificate of Eligibility, which is in the form of a letter, from the VA.
Step 3. Send a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility to the Associate Registrar, Priscilla Meza, at pmeza@lifepacific.edu. She will take care of everything for you once she has your certificate.
Things to know:
For Life Pacific University to be able to tell you how much of your tuition your GI Bill will cover, you will need to get a Certificate of Eligibility from the VA. It takes up to 30 days to receive the certificate from the VA.
If you need additional help in applying for VA benefits, you can apply:
By mail
- Call 888-442-4551, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET, to request that an application be sent to you. Fill it out and mail it to the VA regional claims processing office that is located near the school. See a list of regional claims processing offices
In person
- Go to a VA regional office and have a VA employee help you. Find a VA regional office near you
With the help of a trained professional
- You can work with a trained professional called an accredited representative to get help applying for education benefits. Get help filing your claim
What documents and information do I need before applying?
- Social Security number (your own and your sponsor’s)
- Bank account direct deposit information
- Education and military history
- Basic information about the school or training facility you want to attend or are attending now
Among The Best
Life Pacific University was named a top 10 Best Regional Colleges West by U.S. News and World Report. Additionally, we rank #11 in Best Value schools and #5 for Social Mobility.
