Question to VA Pro pilots

Beechlover · July 26th, 2006, 08:01

Just had a question for the pilots that are now or have been in the VA Pro program. Was there any special documents you needed to have or any paperwork you needed to personally submit to the VA prior to coming to the school to get your (MGIB) benefits?

What I've done so far is requsted and recieved written verification of my MGIB benefit entitlement. Plan to dig up my DD Form-214 but I dont think thats really needed. I'm assuming the school has VA reps who are knowledgable about what paperwork needs to be submitted.

This is my first move outside the military and I don't have a PCS checklist to follow LOL! Just trying to get all my stuff together!

Any other thoughts or lessons learned in this area would be great!

Rudy

dingo222 · July 26th, 2006, 12:16

Most schools don't have a clue about va benefits. They know how to fill out the paperwork, but the rest is up to you. You shouldn't need the dd-214. Just make sure you have the form from the VA that says you are eligibile. (letter of eligibility) Find your local VA rep, or find out who the rep is for that particular school and get in tight with them. THis VA rep is not the person that does the VA paperwork at the school! Each VA approved school has a VA rep that has to audit the VA paperwork, 141 training records etc. THis person is pretty good with knowing how the paperwork flows up at the regional VA office where all of the cash comes from. Good Luck

wings · July 26th, 2006, 18:26

A copy of your DD-214 should be brought with you. We need a copy for your file and like to have it on hand should we need to resubmit it to the VA Office. Also, if you have not applied for Education benefits yet, you should go online to VONAPP and do so . This should be completed prior to your arrival at our school. Hopefully this will help to expedite the process.

Beechlover · July 26th, 2006, 22:52

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Originally Posted by wings

A copy of your DD-214 should be brought with you. We need a copy for your file and like to have it on hand should we need to resubmit it to the VA Office. Also, if you have not applied for Education benefits yet, you should go online to VONAPP and do so . This should be completed prior to your arrival at our school. Hopefully this will help to expedite the process.

Wings, not sure what "VONAPP" is could you elaborate please?

wings · July 27th, 2006, 13:22

Veterans ON Line Applications. You can go online to www.va.gov and access VONAPP. You can submit your application for Education Benefits electronically , make sure you print a copy, and sign it and then mail it also. The Veterans Office has to receive a copy with your signature . Save a copy for your records .

Beechlover · July 28th, 2006, 08:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by wings

Veterans ON Line Applications. You can go online to www.va.gov and access VONAPP. You can submit your application for Education Benefits electronically , make sure you print a copy, and sign it and then mail it also. The Veterans Office has to receive a copy with your signature . Save a copy for your records .

Gotya, thanks a bunch!

Rudy

July 26th, 2006, 08:01	#1
Beechlover Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Flyin with my Sweetie!!! Posts: 265	Question to VA Pro pilots Just had a question for the pilots that are now or have been in the VA Pro program. Was there any special documents you needed to have or any paperwork you needed to personally submit to the VA prior to coming to the school to get your (MGIB) benefits? What I've done so far is requsted and recieved written verification of my MGIB benefit entitlement. Plan to dig up my DD Form-214 but I dont think thats really needed. I'm assuming the school has VA reps who are knowledgable about what paperwork needs to be submitted. This is my first move outside the military and I don't have a PCS checklist to follow LOL! Just trying to get all my stuff together! Any other thoughts or lessons learned in this area would be great! Rudy __________________ Life is Good! Do what you love, love what you do!

July 26th, 2006, 12:16	#2
dingo222 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The 'ville Posts: 479	Re: Question to VA Pro pilots Most schools don't have a clue about va benefits. They know how to fill out the paperwork, but the rest is up to you. You shouldn't need the dd-214. Just make sure you have the form from the VA that says you are eligibile. (letter of eligibility) Find your local VA rep, or find out who the rep is for that particular school and get in tight with them. THis VA rep is not the person that does the VA paperwork at the school! Each VA approved school has a VA rep that has to audit the VA paperwork, 141 training records etc. THis person is pretty good with knowing how the paperwork flows up at the regional VA office where all of the cash comes from. Good Luck __________________ It's ok to cry; this is going to hurt

July 26th, 2006, 18:26	#3
wings Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 14	Re: Question to VA Pro pilots A copy of your DD-214 should be brought with you. We need a copy for your file and like to have it on hand should we need to resubmit it to the VA Office. Also, if you have not applied for Education benefits yet, you should go online to VONAPP and do so . This should be completed prior to your arrival at our school. Hopefully this will help to expedite the process.

July 27th, 2006, 13:22	#5
wings Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 14	Re: Question to VA Pro pilots Veterans ON Line Applications. You can go online to www.va.gov and access VONAPP. You can submit your application for Education Benefits electronically , make sure you print a copy, and sign it and then mail it also. The Veterans Office has to receive a copy with your signature . Save a copy for your records .

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