Tools & Resources

GI Bill Comparison Tool 

Learn about VA education benefits programs and compare GI Bill benefits by school.

GI Bill Rate Tables

View rate tables for the Post-9/11 GI Bill and other Veterans education benefits programs.

GI Bill approved schools 

Get links to VA and non-VA resources for guidance in choosing a college or training program.

Yellow Ribbon School 

Search for schools participating in the Yellow Ribbon Program, which can help pay for higher out-of-state, private school, or graduate school tuition that the Post-9/11 GI Bill doesn’t cover.

CareerScope assessment 

Get a CareerScope assessment to help you figure out your career path when transitioning to civilian life.

VA education debt and GI Bill overpayment 

Get answers to frequently asked questions about GI Bill overpayments and VA education debt management.

GI Bill questions and customer help 

Contact us to ask questions and get help with your benefits online or by phone.

GI Bill School Feedback Tool 

Find out how to give us feedback about your GI Bill school.

West Virginia Veterans' Education Benefits

In-State Tuition Rates for Non-Resident Veterans

All public higher education institutions will assess tuition at the in-state rate for covered individuals as described in 38 USC 3679.

Yellow Ribbon GI Bill® Education Enhancement Program

All public (and some private) institutions of higher education are participants of the US Department of Veterans Affairs’ Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program, also known as the “bridging the gap” program. This benefit helps veterans afford programs where costs exceed the amount of funding provided by the GI Bill. More information is available in West Virginia State Code 18B-10-7C or through the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission.

War Orphan Education Program

Students who qualify for the War Orphan Education Program will not be charged tuition and fees by a West Virginia post-secondary education or training institution. Award amounts administered by the West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance are to cover costs associated with room, board, books and other living expenses. This amount fluctuates according to the number of applications received each semester. No more than $1,000 will be awarded to a student in any one semester and no more than $2,000 will be awarded to a student in any one year. More information is available in West Virginia State Code 18-19-1.

Medal of Honor & Purple Heart Tuition Waivers

All public institutions of higher education waive tuition and mandatory fee charges for West Virginia residents who have been awarded the Medal of Honor or Purple Heart. More information is available in West Virginia State Code 18B-10-10 or through the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission.

High School Diploma for Veterans

West Virginia veterans who served in WWII, Korea or Vietnam and did not graduate from high school may be awarded a high school diploma. The diploma may be granted by the veteran’s current county of residence or by the county in which the school he/she attended is located. More details are available in West Virginia State Code 18-2-34 or Title 126 Legislative Rule Series 96.