You must complete the CWI Request for Certification form every semester you want to use your benefit. Please do not complete the form until after you have registered for classes and your final schedule is chosen. If you do...
Veterans and Military Family Services FAQs
Do I need to set up a payment plan if I have veteran education benefits coming?
We advise students who are Chapter 30, 35, and 1606 and receive direct payment of their VA Benefits to set up a payment plan prior to the start of the semester. Payment plans can be set up in myCWI in your Self-Service Toolkit.
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Does Veteran Affairs care which classes I take?
YES. While you are a degree/certificate-seeking student at CWI, the VA will only allow certification for classes that apply toward your degree/certificate requirements. If you have previously completed classes that meet the requirements of your degree/certificate at CWI, from another school, or...
How do I use my GI Bill® in an Apprenticeship Program?
More information on using the GI Bill in an apprenticeship program is located at: www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/how-to-use-benefits/on-the-job-training-...
How does my enrollment get certified to the VA?
You must be admitted as a student and register for classes in an approved program of study. You must complete a CWI Request for Certification form after you have registered for classes every term that you want to use VA Education Benefits and submit the form on line. Veterans and Military Family...
How soon will I receive my first veteran education benefit payment?
The VA always pays a month behind. For example, if classes start in August and your claim has been completely processed by the VA, the payment for August will be received within the first two weeks of September. If you are using CH 1606 (Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves), CH 30 (Montgomery...
This is the first time I have used my veteran education benefits. How do I apply?
You will need to establish your eligibility with the Veterans Administration. You can apply online www.va.gov. Once the VA has processed your application, they will send you a Certificate of Eligibility. The Certificate of Eligibility is your official...
Who do I contact if I am a veteran not utilizing GI Bill funds to attend school?
If you are a veteran seeking higher education and plan to utilize financial means outside of GI Bill® funding, please contact Veterans and Military Family Services with...
Why won't Veteran Affairs pay for a class I am taking?
There are several reasons Veteran Affairs may not pay for a class you are taking at College of Western Idaho including:
- the class is not part of your degree or certificate plan
- you may have already taken and passed the class at CWI, another institution, or from ...