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Calculated Shard: 154 (from laksa149)

2. Crawled Status Check

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa154.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.va.gov/education/after-you-apply/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.va.gov/education/after-you-apply/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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Learn about types of VA education benefits, including the GI Bill, and review what happens after you apply for a COE.\nHow long does it take VA to make a decision?\n30 days\nAverage time to process education claims\nWhat should I do while I wait?\nWhat happens after I apply?\nWe’ll send you a decision letter in the mail. If we’ve approved your application, you’ll need to show the letter to the VA certifying official at your school to start using education benefits.\nIf you applied for Post-9\/11 GI Bill benefits on VA.gov, you may be able to download your decision letter online.\nDownload your education decision letter\nYou can also start looking at future careers and job opportunities.\nLearn about career-development resources\nIf you disagree with a decision on your education benefits claim, you can request a decision review. You can also manage any review requests or appeals you already filed.\nRequest a decision review or manage a legacy appeal\n ","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to Content](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/after-you-apply\/#content)\n\n![U.S. flag](https:\/\/s3-us-gov-west-1.amazonaws.com\/content.www.va.gov\/img\/tiny-usa-flag.png)\n\nAn official website of the United States government\n\nHere’s how you know\n\n![Dot gov](https:\/\/s3-us-gov-west-1.amazonaws.com\/content.www.va.gov\/img\/icon-dot-gov.svg)\n\n**The .gov means it’s official.**   \n Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you're on a federal government site.\n\n![SSL](https:\/\/s3-us-gov-west-1.amazonaws.com\/content.www.va.gov\/img\/icon-https.svg)\n\n**The site is secure.**   \n The **https:\/\/** ensures that you're connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and sent securely.\n\nTalk to the **Veterans Crisis Line** now ![](https:\/\/s3-us-gov-west-1.amazonaws.com\/content.www.va.gov\/img\/arrow-right-white.svg)\n\n[![VA logo and Seal, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs](https:\/\/s3-us-gov-west-1.amazonaws.com\/content.www.va.gov\/img\/header-logo.png)](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/)\n\nClose\n\nSearch\n\nUse up and down arrows to review autocomplete results and enter to search. Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures.\n\nSearch\n\n[Contact us](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/contact-us\/)\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/)\n- VA Benefits and Health Care\n- About VA\n- [Find a VA Location](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/find-locations\/)\n- [My VA](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/my-va\/)\n- [My HealtheVet](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/my-health\/)\n\nWe’re working on VA.gov right now. If you have trouble signing in or using any online applications or tools, check back after Monday, March 30, 2026. Thank you for your patience as we make these improvements.  \n**Start time:** Friday, March 27, 2026, 11:30 p.m. ET  \n**End time:** Monday, March 30, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET\n\nEducation and training\n\n- Get benefits\n  - [About GI Bill benefits](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/about-gi-bill-benefits)\n    - [Post-9\/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/about-gi-bill-benefits\/post-9-11)\n      - [Yellow Ribbon Program](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/about-gi-bill-benefits\/post-9-11\/yellow-ribbon-program)\n    - [Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (MGIB-AD)](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/about-gi-bill-benefits\/montgomery-active-duty)\n      - [\\$600 Buy-Up program](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/about-gi-bill-benefits\/montgomery-active-duty\/buy-up)\n    - [Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR)](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/about-gi-bill-benefits\/montgomery-selected-reserve)\n    - [How to use your GI Bill benefits](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/about-gi-bill-benefits\/how-to-use-benefits)\n      - [Undergraduate and graduate degrees](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/about-gi-bill-benefits\/how-to-use-benefits\/undergraduate-graduate-programs)\n      - [Foreign programs](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/about-gi-bill-benefits\/how-to-use-benefits\/study-at-foreign-schools)\n      - [Independent and distance learning](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/about-gi-bill-benefits\/how-to-use-benefits\/online-distance-learning)\n      - [Accelerated payments](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/about-gi-bill-benefits\/how-to-use-benefits\/accelerated-payments)\n      - [Correspondence training](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/about-gi-bill-benefits\/how-to-use-benefits\/correspondence-training)\n      - [Tutorial assistance](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/about-gi-bill-benefits\/how-to-use-benefits\/tutor-assistance)\n      - [Licensing and certification tests and prep courses](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/about-gi-bill-benefits\/how-to-use-benefits\/licensing-and-certification-tests)\n      - [National tests](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/about-gi-bill-benefits\/how-to-use-benefits\/national-tests)\n      - [Non-college degree programs](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/about-gi-bill-benefits\/how-to-use-benefits\/non-college-degree-programs)\n      - [Flight training](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/about-gi-bill-benefits\/how-to-use-benefits\/flight-training)\n      - [Entrepreneurship training](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/about-gi-bill-benefits\/how-to-use-benefits\/entrepreneurship-training)\n      - [Work Study](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/about-gi-bill-benefits\/how-to-use-benefits\/work-study)\n      - [Co-op training](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/about-gi-bill-benefits\/how-to-use-benefits\/co-op-training)\n      - [On-the-job training and apprenticeships](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/about-gi-bill-benefits\/how-to-use-benefits\/on-the-job-training-apprenticeships)\n      - [Tuition Assistance Top-Up](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/about-gi-bill-benefits\/how-to-use-benefits\/tuition-assistance-top-up)\n  - [Eligibility](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/eligibility)\n  - [How to apply](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/how-to-apply)\n  - [After you apply](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/after-you-apply)\n  - [Veteran Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31)](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/careers-employment\/vocational-rehabilitation)\n  - [Educational and Career Counseling](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/careers-employment\/education-and-career-counseling)\n  - [Other VA education benefits](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/other-va-education-benefits)\n    - [Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/other-va-education-benefits\/stem-scholarship)\n    - [VET TEC 2.0 (high-tech program)](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/other-va-education-benefits\/vet-tec-2)\n    - [IBM SkillsBuild program](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/other-va-education-benefits\/ibm-skillsbuild-program)\n- Manage benefits\n  - [View VA payment history](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/va-payment-history)\n  - [Check your remaining Post-9\/11 GI Bill benefits](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/check-remaining-post-9-11-gi-bill-benefits)\n  - [Verify your school enrollment](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/verify-school-enrollment)\n  - [Transfer Post-9\/11 GI Bill benefits](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/transfer-post-9-11-gi-bill-benefits)\n  - [Change your GI Bill school or program](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/change-gi-bill-benefits)\n  - [Change your VA direct deposit information](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/change-direct-deposit)\n  - [Download your VA education letter](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/download-letters)\n  - [Check claim, decision review, or appeal status](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/claim-or-appeal-status)\n  - [Request a decision review](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/decision-reviews)\n  - [Apply to restore GI Bill benefits](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/forms\/22-0989\/)\n- More resources\n  - [Education benefit rates](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/benefit-rates)\n    - [Post-9\/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) rates](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/benefit-rates\/post-9-11-gi-bill-rates)\n      - [Future rates](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/benefit-rates\/post-9-11-gi-bill-rates\/future-rates)\n      - [Past rates: 2024-2025](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/benefit-rates\/post-9-11-gi-bill-rates\/past-rates-2024-2025)\n      - [Past rates: 2023-2024](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/benefit-rates\/post-9-11-gi-bill-rates\/past-rates-2023-2024)\n      - [Past rates: 2022-2023](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/benefit-rates\/post-9-11-gi-bill-rates\/past-rates-2022-2023)\n    - [Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (Chapter 30) rates](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/benefit-rates\/montgomery-active-duty-rates)\n      - [Future rates](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/benefit-rates\/montgomery-gi-bill-active-duty-rates\/future-rates)\n      - [Past rates: 2024-2025](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/benefit-rates\/montgomery-active-duty-rates\/past-rates-2024-2025)\n      - [Past rates: 2023-2024](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/benefit-rates\/montgomery-active-duty-rates\/past-rates-2023-2024)\n      - [Past rates: 2022-2023](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/benefit-rates\/montgomery-active-duty-rates\/past-rates-2022-2023)\n    - [Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606) rates](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/benefit-rates\/montgomery-selected-reserve-rates)\n      - [Future rates](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/benefit-rates\/montgomery-selected-reserve-rates\/future-rates)\n      - [Past rates: 2024-2025](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/benefit-rates\/montgomery-selected-reserve-rates\/past-rates-2024-2025)\n      - [Past rates: 2023-2024](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/benefit-rates\/montgomery-selected-reserve-rates\/past-rates-2023-2024)\n      - [Past rates: 2022-2023](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/benefit-rates\/montgomery-selected-reserve-rates\/past-rates-2022-2023)\n    - [\\$600 Montgomery GI Bill Buy-Up program rates](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/benefit-rates\/montgomery-600-buy-up-rates)\n    - [Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship rates](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/benefit-rates\/stem-scholarship-rates)\n      - [Future rates](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/benefit-rates\/stem-scholarship-rates\/future-rates)\n      - [Past rates: 2024-2025](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/benefit-rates\/stem-scholarship-rates\/past-rates-2024-2025)\n      - [Past rates: 2023-2024](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/benefit-rates\/stem-scholarship-rates\/past-rates-2023-2024)\n      - [Past rates: 2022-2023](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/benefit-rates\/stem-scholarship-rates\/past-rates-2022-2023)\n  - [GI Bill school comparison](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/gi-bill-comparison-tool)\n  - [Find a Yellow Ribbon school](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/yellow-ribbon-participating-schools\/)\n  - [Compare VA education benefits](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/resources\/compare-va-education-benefits)\n  - [Choosing a GI Bill approved school](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/resources\/choosing-a-gi-bill-approved-school)\n  - [Contact us](https:\/\/www.benefits.va.gov\/gibill\/contact_us.asp)\n  - [GI Bill School Feedback](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/submit-school-feedback)\n  - [Handouts and forms](https:\/\/www.benefits.va.gov\/gibill\/handouts_forms.asp)\n  - [Non-VA resources](https:\/\/www.benefits.va.gov\/gibill\/non_va_resources.asp)\n  - [Principles of Excellence program](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/resources\/principles-of-excellence-program)\n\n**In this section**\n\n# After you apply for education benefits\nFind out if you can get a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) for VA education benefits. Getting a degree, certificate, or other professional license can help you make a successful transition from military to civilian life. Learn about types of VA education benefits, including the GI Bill, and review what happens after you apply for a COE.\n\n## How long does it take VA to make a decision?\n30 days   Average time to process education claims\n\n## What should I do while I wait?\nThe transition from military to civilian life can be challenging. We offer tools and counseling programs to help you make the most of your educational options.\n\n[Learn about educational and career counseling](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/careers-employment\/education-and-career-counseling \"Educational and career counseling (VA Chapter 36)\")\n\n## What happens after I apply?\nWe’ll send you a decision letter in the mail. If we’ve approved your application, you’ll need to show the letter to the VA certifying official at your school to start using education benefits.\n\nIf you applied for Post-9\/11 GI Bill benefits on VA.gov, you may be able to download your decision letter online.\n\n[Download your education decision letter](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/download-letters \"Download your VA education letter\")\n\nYou can also start looking at future careers and job opportunities.\n\n[Learn about career-development resources](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/careers-employment \"Careers and employment\")\n\nIf you disagree with a decision on your education benefits claim, you can request a decision review. You can also manage any review requests or appeals you already filed.\n\n[Request a decision review or manage a legacy appeal](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/decision-reviews \"VA decision reviews and appeals\")\n\n## Other VA benefits you may want to explore\n- ###\n  If you have a service-connected disability that limits your ability to work or prevents you from working, find out if you can get VR\\&E benefits and services. These benefits and services could help you explore employment options and get more training if required.\n\nLast updated: March 9, 2023\n\n## Veteran programs and services\n- [Homeless Veterans](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/homeless\/)\n- [Women Veterans](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/womenvet\/)\n- [Minority Veterans](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/centerforminorityveterans\/)\n- [PTSD](https:\/\/www.ptsd.va.gov\/)\n- [Mental health](https:\/\/www.mentalhealth.va.gov\/)\n- [Adaptive sports and special events](https:\/\/department.va.gov\/veteran-sports\/)\n- [Small business programs](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/osdbu\/)\n- [VA outreach events](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/outreach-and-events\/events\/)\n- [National Resource Directory](https:\/\/www.nrd.gov\/)\n\n## More VA resources\n- [VA forms](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/forms\/)\n- [VA health care access and quality](https:\/\/www.accesstocare.va.gov\/)\n- [Get help from an accredited representative or VSO](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/get-help-from-accredited-representative)\n- [VA mobile apps](https:\/\/www.mobile.va.gov\/appstore\/)\n- [State Veterans Affairs offices](https:\/\/department.va.gov\/about\/state-departments-of-veterans-affairs-office-locations\/)\n- [Doing business with VA](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/opal\/fo\/dbwva.asp)\n- [Careers at VA](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/jobs\/)\n- [VA outreach materials](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/outreach-and-events\/outreach-materials)\n- [Your VA welcome kit](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/welcome-kit\/)\n\n## Get VA updates\n- [VA news](https:\/\/news.va.gov\/)\n- [Press releases](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/opa\/pressrel\/)\n- [Email updates](https:\/\/public.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/USVA\/subscriber\/new\/)\n- [Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/VeteransAffairs)\n- [Instagram](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/deptvetaffairs\/)\n- [X](https:\/\/x.com\/DeptVetAffairs\/)\n- [Flickr](https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/VeteransAffairs\/)\n- [YouTube](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/DeptVetAffairs)\n- [All VA social media](https:\/\/digital.va.gov\/web-governance\/social-media\/social-media-sites\/)\n\n## In crisis? Talk to someone now\n- Veterans Crisis Line\n## Get answers\n- [Resources and support](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/resources\/)\n- [Contact us](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/contact-us\/)\n## Call us\n- [800-698-2411](tel:18006982411)\n- [TTY: 711](tel:711)\n## Visit a medical center or regional office\n- [Find a VA location](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/find-locations\/)\n\n- Talk to the **Veterans Crisis Line** now\n- Contact us\n  ## Get answers\n  - [Resources and support](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/resources\/)\n  - [Contact us](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/contact-us\/)\n  ## Call us\n  - [800-698-2411](tel:18006982411)\n  - [TTY: 711](tel:711)\n  ## Visit a medical center or regional office\n  - [Find a VA location](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/find-locations\/)\n- Veteran programs and services\n  - [Homeless Veterans](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/homeless\/)\n  - [Women Veterans](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/womenvet\/)\n  - [Minority Veterans](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/centerforminorityveterans\/)\n  - [PTSD](https:\/\/www.ptsd.va.gov\/)\n  - [Mental health](https:\/\/www.mentalhealth.va.gov\/)\n  - [Adaptive sports and special events](https:\/\/department.va.gov\/veteran-sports\/)\n  - [Small business programs](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/osdbu\/)\n  - [VA outreach events](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/outreach-and-events\/events\/)\n  - [National Resource Directory](https:\/\/www.nrd.gov\/)\n- More VA resources\n  - [VA forms](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/forms\/)\n  - [VA health care access and quality](https:\/\/www.accesstocare.va.gov\/)\n  - [Get help from an accredited representative or VSO](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/get-help-from-accredited-representative)\n  - [VA mobile apps](https:\/\/www.mobile.va.gov\/appstore\/)\n  - [State Veterans Affairs offices](https:\/\/department.va.gov\/about\/state-departments-of-veterans-affairs-office-locations\/)\n  - [Doing business with VA](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/opal\/fo\/dbwva.asp)\n  - [Careers at VA](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/jobs\/)\n  - [VA outreach materials](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/outreach-and-events\/outreach-materials)\n  - [Your VA welcome kit](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/welcome-kit\/)\n- Get VA updates\n  - [VA news](https:\/\/news.va.gov\/)\n  - [Press releases](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/opa\/pressrel\/)\n  - [Email updates](https:\/\/public.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/USVA\/subscriber\/new\/)\n  - [Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/VeteransAffairs)\n  - [Instagram](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/deptvetaffairs\/)\n  - [X](https:\/\/x.com\/DeptVetAffairs\/)\n  - [Flickr](https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/VeteransAffairs\/)\n  - [YouTube](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/DeptVetAffairs)\n  - [All VA social media](https:\/\/digital.va.gov\/web-governance\/social-media\/social-media-sites\/)\n- ## Language assistance\n  - [Español](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/asistencia-y-recursos-en-espanol)\n  - [Tagalog](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/tagalog-wika-mapagkukunan-at-tulong)\n  - [Other languages](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/resources\/how-to-get-free-language-assistance-from-va\/)\n\n## Language assistance\n- [Español](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/asistencia-y-recursos-en-espanol)\n- [Tagalog](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/tagalog-wika-mapagkukunan-at-tulong)\n- [Other languages](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/resources\/how-to-get-free-language-assistance-from-va\/)\n\n[![VA logo and Seal, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/img\/homepage\/va-logo-white.png)](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/ \"Go to VA.gov\")\n\n- [Accessibility](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/accessibility-at-va)\n- [Civil Rights](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/resources\/your-civil-rights-and-how-to-file-a-discrimination-complaint\/)\n- [Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)](https:\/\/department.va.gov\/foia\/)\n- [Harassment](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/report-harassment\/)\n- [Office of Inspector General](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/oig\/)\n- [Plain language](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/opa\/Plain_Language.asp)\n- [Privacy, policies, and legal information](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/privacy-policy\/)\n- [VA Privacy Service](https:\/\/www.oprm.va.gov\/)\n- [No FEAR Act Data](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/ORM\/NoFEAR_Select.asp)\n- [USA.gov](https:\/\/www.usa.gov\/)\n- [VA performance dashboard](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/performance-dashboard\/)\n- [Veterans Portrait Project](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/veterans-portrait-project\/)\n\n### We’re here anytime, day or night – 24\/7\nIf you are a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, connect with our caring, qualified responders for confidential help. Many of them are Veterans themselves.\n\n- [Call **988 and select 1**](tel:988)\n- [Text **838255**](sms:838255)\n- [Start a confidential chat](https:\/\/www.veteranscrisisline.net\/get-help-now\/chat\/)\n- [For TTY, call **711 then 988**](tel:711)\n\nGet more resources at [VeteransCrisisLine.net](https:\/\/www.veteranscrisisline.net\/).","attrs_readable_markdown":"Find out if you can get a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) for VA education benefits. Getting a degree, certificate, or other professional license can help you make a successful transition from military to civilian life. Learn about types of VA education benefits, including the GI Bill, and review what happens after you apply for a COE.\n\nHow long does it take VA to make a decision?\n\n30 days   Average time to process education claims\n\nWhat should I do while I wait?\n\nWhat happens after I apply?\n\nWe’ll send you a decision letter in the mail. If we’ve approved your application, you’ll need to show the letter to the VA certifying official at your school to start using education benefits.\n\nIf you applied for Post-9\/11 GI Bill benefits on VA.gov, you may be able to download your decision letter online.\n\n[Download your education decision letter](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/download-letters \"Download your VA education letter\")\n\nYou can also start looking at future careers and job opportunities.\n\n[Learn about career-development resources](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/careers-employment \"Careers and employment\")\n\nIf you disagree with a decision on your education benefits claim, you can request a decision review. You can also manage any review requests or appeals you already filed.\n\n[Request a decision review or manage a legacy appeal](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/decision-reviews \"VA decision reviews and appeals\")","meta_canonical":null}

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Meta Description	Find out if you can get a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) for VA education benefits. Getting a degree, certificate, or other professional license can help you make a successful transition from military to civilian life. Learn about types of VA education benefits, including the GI Bill, and review what happens after you apply for a COE.
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Boilerpipe Text	Find out if you can get a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) for VA education benefits. Getting a degree, certificate, or other professional license can help you make a successful transition from military to civilian life. Learn about types of VA education benefits, including the GI Bill, and review what happens after you apply for a COE. How long does it take VA to make a decision? 30 days Average time to process education claims What should I do while I wait? What happens after I apply? We’ll send you a decision letter in the mail. If we’ve approved your application, you’ll need to show the letter to the VA certifying official at your school to start using education benefits. If you applied for Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits on VA.gov, you may be able to download your decision letter online. Download your education decision letter You can also start looking at future careers and job opportunities. Learn about career-development resources If you disagree with a decision on your education benefits claim, you can request a decision review. You can also manage any review requests or appeals you already filed. Request a decision review or manage a legacy appeal
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Start time: Friday, March 27, 2026, 11:30 p.m. ET End time: Monday, March 30, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET Education and training - Get benefits - [About GI Bill benefits](https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits) - [Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)](https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/post-9-11) - [Yellow Ribbon Program](https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/post-9-11/yellow-ribbon-program) - [Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (MGIB-AD)](https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/montgomery-active-duty) - [\$600 Buy-Up program](https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/montgomery-active-duty/buy-up) - [Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR)](https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/montgomery-selected-reserve) - [How to use your GI Bill benefits](https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/how-to-use-benefits) - [Undergraduate and graduate degrees](https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/how-to-use-benefits/undergraduate-graduate-programs) - [Foreign programs](https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/how-to-use-benefits/study-at-foreign-schools) - [Independent and distance learning](https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/how-to-use-benefits/online-distance-learning) - [Accelerated payments](https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/how-to-use-benefits/accelerated-payments) - [Correspondence training](https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/how-to-use-benefits/correspondence-training) - [Tutorial assistance](https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/how-to-use-benefits/tutor-assistance) - [Licensing and certification tests and prep courses](https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/how-to-use-benefits/licensing-and-certification-tests) - [National tests](https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/how-to-use-benefits/national-tests) - [Non-college degree programs](https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/how-to-use-benefits/non-college-degree-programs) - [Flight training](https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/how-to-use-benefits/flight-training) - [Entrepreneurship training](https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/how-to-use-benefits/entrepreneurship-training) - [Work Study](https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/how-to-use-benefits/work-study) - [Co-op training](https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/how-to-use-benefits/co-op-training) - [On-the-job training and apprenticeships](https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/how-to-use-benefits/on-the-job-training-apprenticeships) - [Tuition Assistance Top-Up](https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/how-to-use-benefits/tuition-assistance-top-up) - [Eligibility](https://www.va.gov/education/eligibility) - [How to apply](https://www.va.gov/education/how-to-apply) - [After you apply](https://www.va.gov/education/after-you-apply) - [Veteran Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31)](https://www.va.gov/careers-employment/vocational-rehabilitation) - [Educational and Career Counseling](https://www.va.gov/careers-employment/education-and-career-counseling) - [Other VA education benefits](https://www.va.gov/education/other-va-education-benefits) - [Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship](https://www.va.gov/education/other-va-education-benefits/stem-scholarship) - [VET TEC 2.0 (high-tech program)](https://www.va.gov/education/other-va-education-benefits/vet-tec-2) - [IBM SkillsBuild program](https://www.va.gov/education/other-va-education-benefits/ibm-skillsbuild-program) - Manage benefits - [View VA payment history](https://www.va.gov/va-payment-history) - [Check your remaining Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits](https://www.va.gov/education/check-remaining-post-9-11-gi-bill-benefits) - [Verify your school enrollment](https://www.va.gov/education/verify-school-enrollment) - [Transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits](https://www.va.gov/education/transfer-post-9-11-gi-bill-benefits) - [Change your GI Bill school or program](https://www.va.gov/education/change-gi-bill-benefits) - [Change your VA direct deposit information](https://www.va.gov/change-direct-deposit) - [Download your VA education letter](https://www.va.gov/education/download-letters) - [Check claim, decision review, or appeal status](https://www.va.gov/claim-or-appeal-status) - [Request a decision review](https://www.va.gov/decision-reviews) - [Apply to restore GI Bill benefits](https://www.va.gov/forms/22-0989/) - More resources - [Education benefit rates](https://www.va.gov/education/benefit-rates) - [Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) rates](https://www.va.gov/education/benefit-rates/post-9-11-gi-bill-rates) - [Future rates](https://www.va.gov/education/benefit-rates/post-9-11-gi-bill-rates/future-rates) - [Past rates: 2024-2025](https://www.va.gov/education/benefit-rates/post-9-11-gi-bill-rates/past-rates-2024-2025) - [Past rates: 2023-2024](https://www.va.gov/education/benefit-rates/post-9-11-gi-bill-rates/past-rates-2023-2024) - [Past rates: 2022-2023](https://www.va.gov/education/benefit-rates/post-9-11-gi-bill-rates/past-rates-2022-2023) - [Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (Chapter 30) rates](https://www.va.gov/education/benefit-rates/montgomery-active-duty-rates) - [Future rates](https://www.va.gov/education/benefit-rates/montgomery-gi-bill-active-duty-rates/future-rates) - [Past rates: 2024-2025](https://www.va.gov/education/benefit-rates/montgomery-active-duty-rates/past-rates-2024-2025) - [Past rates: 2023-2024](https://www.va.gov/education/benefit-rates/montgomery-active-duty-rates/past-rates-2023-2024) - [Past rates: 2022-2023](https://www.va.gov/education/benefit-rates/montgomery-active-duty-rates/past-rates-2022-2023) - [Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606) rates](https://www.va.gov/education/benefit-rates/montgomery-selected-reserve-rates) - [Future rates](https://www.va.gov/education/benefit-rates/montgomery-selected-reserve-rates/future-rates) - [Past rates: 2024-2025](https://www.va.gov/education/benefit-rates/montgomery-selected-reserve-rates/past-rates-2024-2025) - [Past rates: 2023-2024](https://www.va.gov/education/benefit-rates/montgomery-selected-reserve-rates/past-rates-2023-2024) - [Past rates: 2022-2023](https://www.va.gov/education/benefit-rates/montgomery-selected-reserve-rates/past-rates-2022-2023) - [\$600 Montgomery GI Bill Buy-Up program rates](https://www.va.gov/education/benefit-rates/montgomery-600-buy-up-rates) - [Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship rates](https://www.va.gov/education/benefit-rates/stem-scholarship-rates) - [Future rates](https://www.va.gov/education/benefit-rates/stem-scholarship-rates/future-rates) - [Past rates: 2024-2025](https://www.va.gov/education/benefit-rates/stem-scholarship-rates/past-rates-2024-2025) - [Past rates: 2023-2024](https://www.va.gov/education/benefit-rates/stem-scholarship-rates/past-rates-2023-2024) - [Past rates: 2022-2023](https://www.va.gov/education/benefit-rates/stem-scholarship-rates/past-rates-2022-2023) - [GI Bill school comparison](https://www.va.gov/education/gi-bill-comparison-tool) - [Find a Yellow Ribbon school](https://www.va.gov/education/yellow-ribbon-participating-schools/) - [Compare VA education benefits](https://www.va.gov/resources/compare-va-education-benefits) - [Choosing a GI Bill approved school](https://www.va.gov/resources/choosing-a-gi-bill-approved-school) - [Contact us](https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/contact_us.asp) - [GI Bill School Feedback](https://www.va.gov/education/submit-school-feedback) - [Handouts and forms](https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/handouts_forms.asp) - [Non-VA resources](https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/non_va_resources.asp) - [Principles of Excellence program](https://www.va.gov/resources/principles-of-excellence-program) In this section # After you apply for education benefits Find out if you can get a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) for VA education benefits. Getting a degree, certificate, or other professional license can help you make a successful transition from military to civilian life. Learn about types of VA education benefits, including the GI Bill, and review what happens after you apply for a COE. ## How long does it take VA to make a decision? 30 days Average time to process education claims ## What should I do while I wait? The transition from military to civilian life can be challenging. We offer tools and counseling programs to help you make the most of your educational options. [Learn about educational and career counseling](https://www.va.gov/careers-employment/education-and-career-counseling "Educational and career counseling (VA Chapter 36)") ## What happens after I apply? We’ll send you a decision letter in the mail. If we’ve approved your application, you’ll need to show the letter to the VA certifying official at your school to start using education benefits. If you applied for Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits on VA.gov, you may be able to download your decision letter online. [Download your education decision letter](https://www.va.gov/education/download-letters "Download your VA education letter") You can also start looking at future careers and job opportunities. [Learn about career-development resources](https://www.va.gov/careers-employment "Careers and employment") If you disagree with a decision on your education benefits claim, you can request a decision review. You can also manage any review requests or appeals you already filed. [Request a decision review or manage a legacy appeal](https://www.va.gov/decision-reviews "VA decision reviews and appeals") ## Other VA benefits you may want to explore - ### If you have a service-connected disability that limits your ability to work or prevents you from working, find out if you can get VR\&E benefits and services. These benefits and services could help you explore employment options and get more training if required. 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Readable Markdown	Find out if you can get a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) for VA education benefits. Getting a degree, certificate, or other professional license can help you make a successful transition from military to civilian life. Learn about types of VA education benefits, including the GI Bill, and review what happens after you apply for a COE. How long does it take VA to make a decision? 30 days Average time to process education claims What should I do while I wait? What happens after I apply? We’ll send you a decision letter in the mail. If we’ve approved your application, you’ll need to show the letter to the VA certifying official at your school to start using education benefits. If you applied for Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits on VA.gov, you may be able to download your decision letter online. [Download your education decision letter](https://www.va.gov/education/download-letters "Download your VA education letter") You can also start looking at future careers and job opportunities. [Learn about career-development resources](https://www.va.gov/careers-employment "Careers and employment") If you disagree with a decision on your education benefits claim, you can request a decision review. You can also manage any review requests or appeals you already filed. [Request a decision review or manage a legacy appeal](https://www.va.gov/decision-reviews "VA decision reviews and appeals")
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