Foreign programs 
If you plan to study at a foreign school , find out how you can use VA benefits to cover your tuition and fees. 

Can I get VA education benefits to study at a foreign school? 
You can get education benefits if you meet all of the requirements listed below. All of these must be true : You re eligible for or already get VA educational assistance as a Veteran, service member, Reservist, or qualified dependent, and We ve approved your program , and Your program is at an institution of higher learning where you ll earn a standard associate s degree or higher, or a degree of equal value at that foreign school. Exception : Family members who qualify for Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance can get VA benefits while in approved postsecondary after high school non - college degree programs at training locations in the Philippines. 

What benefits can I get? 
Money for school Money for your housing costs during enrollment 

Can I attend any foreign school? 
We ll accept degrees from schools in foreign countries that are similar to degrees granted by accredited U.S. colleges and universities. Accredited means that a group of experts has confirmed the school meets certain recognized quality standards. For private schools overseas , the degree must be of equal value to those granted by public colleges and universities in the same country , and the school must have the same entrance requirements. Independent study courses must be accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting association. Use the GI Bill Comparison Tool to see what benefits you can get at the school you want to attend. Use the GI Bill Comparison Tool Exception : Programs at schools located in the United States that offer courses in a foreign country through the Department of Defense don t qualify as foreign training. Also , year abroad and similar programs offered by schools in the United States don t qualify as foreign training. 

How do I get these benefits? 


Before you enro

user: How can I get information about foreign programs for VA

assistant: Of course, do you plan to study in a foreign school?

user: do not

user: What requirements do I need to meet?

assistant: Are you eligible or already receiving VA educational assistance as a veteran, service member, reservist, or qualified dependent?

user: do not

assistant: since you do not meet all the requirements you can not get educational benefits sorry

user: What should I do before I enroll?

assistant: You can send us a question through the GI Bill website. Go to the GI Bill website You can also send us a request for information on the approval status of your program by mail. Submit your request

user: and I have another question, do you accept school titles in foreign countries?

assistant: We will accept degrees from schools in foreign countries that are similar to degrees from accredited American colleges and universities. Accredited means that a group of experts has confirmed that the school meets certain recognized quality standards.

user: OK thanks. If I am outside the United States, what number can I contact?

assistant: call + 1 - 918 - 781 - 5678, Monday through Friday, s [90] from 8:00 a.m. at 7:00 p.m. we're at your service