A Certificate of Eligibility (COE) is an official document issued by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that provides information about your VA education benefits. Schools commonly use the COE during the certification process to verify your education benefit information before submitting your enrollment to the VA.
A COE may include information such as:
- Your VA education benefit chapter
- Your eligibility percentage, when applicable
- Your remaining entitlement
Is a COE required?
Many schools request a Certificate of Eligibility before certifying your enrollment for VA education benefits. However, certification procedures vary by institution, so you should follow your school's process and documentation requirements.
Who issues a COE?
Only the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issues a Certificate of Eligibility. Schools cannot create, issue or modify a COE.
If you need a Certificate of Eligibility or have questions about the information it contains, contact the VA directly or apply for benefits through the VA education website.
For more information about VA education benefits and Certificates of Eligibility, visit:
https://www.va.gov/education/
