Steps to Apply

  1. If you have not been approved for CH31 benefits, follow these steps to apply online
    1. In order to receive CH31 benefits, you must have submitted an application and been approved for CH31 benefits.
    2. Apply for Veteran Readiness & Employment (CH31) benefits
  2. Once approved for VR&E services, register for classes at Appalachian as soon as your enrollment timeslot opens.
  3. Complete your VR&E Onboarding with your Veteran Readiness Counselor (VRC). Not completing this step in time may result in delays or cancellation of your Chapter 31 benefits.
  4. Send your CH31 Veteran Readiness & Employment approval letter to studentveteranservices@appstate.edu.
    1. Appalachian State University does not receive information directly from the VA, Regional Offices, or individual VR&E counselors about approvals or Certificates of Eligibility.
  5. Once we have received your VR&E approval letter, we will alert you to the opening of your Enrollment Verification form.
    1. You must complete the Enrollment Verification form as soon as possible once alerted. The Enrollment Verification form will need to be completed before the beginning of each semester.
  6. Complete your FAFSA. Even if your/your families' income doesn't qualify you for federal aid, a FAFSA opens opportunities for university- or state-specific grants. If you need assistance with filing a FAFSA, reach out to us or to the Office of Financial Aid.

NOTE: Any schedule change made after the term’s census date, resulting in reduced credit hours, may result in a VA or school debt.

Coverage and Payments

When you complete your enrollment datasheet, your account is protected from late fees and schedule cancellation. This allows for time for your VRC to send the necessary information to us or for our team to send necessary information to them.

While you can have out-of-state tuition covered by VR&E services, it may be beneficial for you to apply for an in-state tuition appeal if you qualify in case of benefit changes. You can find the required documentation on our main FAQs page.

Invoicing will take place directly between your VR&E division and Student Accounts. In order to have payments made to your account, Student Accounts will need a PO or invoice number provided by your VRC. Your VRC may provide this to you to give to Student Accounts, or your VRC may contact Student Accounts directly. 

Funds outside of regular tuition and fees such as campus store funds for required or necessary equipment (i.e. laptop or laptop attachments) or parking permits can be submitted as a separate PO/invoice number.

VR&E Regional Office

VA Winston-Salem Regional Office
251 N Main St, Winston-Salem, NC 27155
Phone: 1-800-827-1000

More Information

Veteran Readiness And Employment (Chapter 31) | Veterans Affairs

Chapter 31 VA Benefits | Veterans Guide