What is Certificate of Eligibility (COE)?
It is a formal document that explains what VA entitlement you possess through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
How do I get a COE?
A COE is issued by the VA after they have received and reviewed an application for VA benefits. The application process can be started directly from the VA's Apply for Education Benefits webpage.
How do I get a copy or replaceent of my COE?
You can get a copy of your education decision letter online or by mail. Check out the VA's Education Decision Letter page for specific details.
Are there substitutes for the COE?
Since the COE verifies the existence of VA education benefits, acceptable substitutes are: Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE), Statement of Benefits (SOB) or VR&E authorization for those using Chapter 31 GI Bill benefits.
How often do I submit a COE?
A COE must be sbmitted each academic year.
How do I submit my COE?
Submit a COE via BVets, BU's secure submission portal: https://my.binghamton.edu/app/campus_life/enrollmentCertification.
NOTE:You must be registered for the term for which you want to submit a COE.
‘‘GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.va.gov/education/."
