Veterans Affairs
Catch the WAVE...and Keep Your MGIB Benefits Sailing Smoothly!
Attention: Veterans receiving Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) benefits can use WAVE to submit monthly verifications
Why should I use WAVE?
- WAVE (Web Automated Verification of Enrollment) is available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.
- You can check on the status of your record, and report changes in your enrollment directly to VA.
- WAVE is the only system available to students world-wide.
How do I use WAVE?
- Go to http://www.gibill.va.gov and click on WAVE
- Follow the log-in instructions.
What else can I do on WAVE?
You can find out the following:
- Has my request for benefits been processed?
Click on Benefit Status Information to see if VA has updated your record to show your current enrollment. If you've received benefits in a previous semester, your record will display on WAVE. - Has my monthly verification "hit"?
You can see if your verification has been processed, including changes in your enrollment. Be sure to allow two business days for processing of "no-change" verifications. It's not a "real time" system. Changes to your enrollment will take longer. - Can I start or change my direct deposit?
You can use WAVE to submit your Direct Deposit information. The information is sent to our Direct Deposit Center for processing. - Can VA send me a reminder to do my month
verification?
If you choose, WAVE will e-mail you a reminder to verify at the first of the month and again mid-month if you still need to verify. WAVE can also send you your password if you forget it.
Can I still use the phone for month verifications?
Yes, just dial 1-877-823-2378 and follow the instructions. However, for any changes to enrollment, you must use the WAVE System.