Chapter 31 (Veteran Readiness and Employment)

Steps to Apply

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
Once approved for VR&E services, register for classes at Appalachian as soon as your enrollment timeslot opens.
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 indvidual VR&E counselors about approvals or Certificates of Eligibility.
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.
2. NOTE: Following the first day of the term, any schedule change made after the completion of your enrollment verification may result in a VA debt.

Upon completion of your enrollment certification, your student account is automatically coded to defer tuition/fee payment requirements.

Invoicing will take place directly with the VA Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Division.

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