How to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility
Apply for education benefits
To apply for educational benefits and obtain a Certificate of Eligibility (COE), please visit the VA’s How to Apply page or the eBenefits page.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Please contact the VA for additional assistance at 888-GIBILL1 (888-442-4551) to speak with an education case manager.
How to navigate the eBenefits website
Log in to eBenefits.
Navigate to “Manage your benefits.”
Navigate to “Education.”
Select your post-9/11 enrollment status.
Take two screenshots that have the date and time stamp: one that includes your name, social security number, how many months remaining and percentage of eligibility, and one with the most recent semester reported on your enrollment history.
Email screenshots to ptvcforms@asu.edu with "COE" as your subject line.
Before logging out of your account, confirm your mailing address is current. This is where the physical copy of your Certificate of Eligibility will be mailed.
Have questions?
If you need further assistance, please contact the VA at 888-GIBILL1 (888-442-4551) to speak with an education case manager or email us at militaryonline@asu.edu.