Q: Post 9/11 GI Bill – Over the summer I was enrolled full time into a program and got my Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits. I am enrolled in the same school, same program and am using the same benefits. The school successfully submitted my enrollment on August 26th with my pre-existing verification. How long will it take to receive my benefits?
A: It may take some time. Right now the VA is showing it takes 56 days to process a new claim. Because they are flooded with claims for the fall term, it may take longer. If your Certificate of Enrollment was submitted on August 26th, I would not expect any payment before the first part of October. If you do see a payment in September, it will only be for the few days of August that you attended school, but most likely, those few days will show up with your September payment you will receive the first part of October.