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Financial Support for Veterans

Financial Support for Veterans

At Queens University of Charlotte, we value your military experience. We are here to help with the unique challenges associated with transitioning into a university setting, including how to navigate your VA benefits. And to provide even more assistance, we are proud to be a degree-granting Yellow Ribbon Program Institution.

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Eligibility & How to Apply

Before Queens can discuss your financial aid possibilities, please get a Certificate of Eligibility from the VA. Find out how to apply for the GI Bill and other VA education benefits.

Tuition & Fees

Depending on your Chapter and percentage benefits, you may be eligible for coverage of some or all tuition and fee charges. Please contact Nicole Callahan (callahann@queens.edu, 704-337-2322) for detailed information on the following topics:

  • G.I. Bill Benefits
  • Chapter 30 Montgomery G.I. Bill
  • Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation
  • Chapter 33 Post 9/11
  • Chapter 35 Benefits
  • Chapter 1660 Benefits

Housing Allowance, Book Stipends, etc.

Depending on your Chapter benefits, you may be eligible to receive monthly housing allowances, book stipends, or other benefits. Find out more about eligible benefits.

Enrollment Status

12+ credit hours = Full-time status

9-11 credit hours = 3/4-time status

6-8 credit hours = 1/2-time status

1-5 credit hours = Less than 1/2-time status

6 credit hours = Full-time status

3-6 credit hours = 1/2-time status

1-2 credit hours = Less than 1/2-time status

More Information

For more information or questions about applying to Queens or about financial aid, please contact:

Admissions: admissions@queens.edu, 704-337-2212

Certifying Official: Kazia Stewart (stewartk3@queens.edu)

Financial side of VA Benefits: Student Financial Services (sfs@queens.edu, 704-337-2225 – option 2)

Department of Veterans Affairs Services Resources

Here are some helpful contact numbers for a variety of Department of Veterans Affairs services.

  • Education Assistance & Customer Service Helpline: 888-442-4551
  • Enrollment Verification Line: 877-823-2378
  • Direct Deposit Helpline: 877-838-2778
  • Chapter 35 Dependents and Survivors Eligibility: 800-827-1000
  • North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs: 704-563-2037