Come by the Veterans Services Office as soon as possible to receive applications and forms required to start VA educational benefits. You will be given a checklist of directions, plus some basic information concerning the processes involved in getting benefits. Back to Top 2. Benefits are paid monthly, usually at the end of each month.
Some chapters require a monthly certification of attendance to release payments.
Back to Top 3. Currently, it takes approximately 60 days for the VA to initiate and process and an educational benefits claim. Other requirements could delay or add to this time factor. You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Back to Top 4.