Online Veteran Academic Certification Guide
Online Veteran Academic Certification Guide
Request to use your VA Benefits
Students should submit their Veteran Certification request only when their class schedule is final for the term. After requesting VA education benefits, please allow eight to ten weeks for processing. The amount of benefits you will receive is determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs and is based on the number of credit hours for which you are certified.
UAccess Student—Veteran Certification
Begin by logging into UAccess Student Center (uaccess.arizona.edu ). In the Finances area of your Student Center, click the down arrow to the left of other financial and choose Veteran Certification, then click on the double-arrow symbol to navigate to the Veteran Certification page
Step 1 - which term do you want to certify?
Check the box next to the term you want to certify and then check the CERTIFY checkbox under the statement verifying that you understand that your schedule must be final for the term before completing this process. If your schedule is not final for the term, then click on the Go To... drop down menu and click the arrow to return to your student services center.
Proceed to Step 2 by clicking on the Proceed to Step 2 button.
Step 2—are you transferring your VA benefit to UA?
If you are transferring your VA Benefits to the University of Arizona from another Institution, have you submitted the Request for Change of Program or Place of Training to the Veterans Affairs?
IF YOU TRANSFER AND DO NOT COMPLETE A 22-1995/22-5495 THE VA MAY NOT PAY YOU ON TIME.
Choose one
• I will—choose I will if you are in the process of submitting your Change of Program or Place of Training form (links to the online process are available at the bottom of the page)
• N/A—choose N/A if you are not transferring your VA Benefits from another institution
• Yes—choose Yes if you have already submitted your Change of Program or Place of Training form to the VA
If you are transferring, complete your Change of Program or Place of Training form online through the Department of Veterans Affairs at:
Step 3—information about you and which benefit will you use?
Select any or all of the following that apply
• I am in an Officer Training Program
• I am on Active Duty (You the student are currently an Active Duty military member)
• I am receiving scholarships (Any scholarship! They need to be reported)
• I am receiving Qualified Tuition Reduction as a spouse, dependent, or employee of the University of Arizona
• I will be using Tuition Assistance (This is typically a benefit from being in a reserve or guard unit)
• I am the spouse of an active duty member
• I am taking a class through the Outreach College
• I am requesting a tuition deferment:
A tuition deferment allows you to temporarily defer payment of tuition and avoid late fees if you pay your full balance by the last day of class (not the last day of finals). The deferment is not necessary for students using Chapter 31, Chapter 33 or the Fry Scholarship. In order to receive a tuition deferment your bursars account must show no past due balance. If you meet the criteria when your request for certification is completed by the certifying official, you will be sent a promissory note to your official UA email account. You must take the promissory note to the Bursars Office, provide identification and sign the promissory note in front of a bursar official.
• I want to apply for a UA Bookstores books and materials deferment:
In order to receive a UA BookStores books and materials deferment your bursars account must show no past due balance. The book deferment is not available for students using Chapter 31. If you meet the criteria, your deferment will become available in 72 hours. By checking the box, you are agreeing to pay your books and materials balance by the last day of class for the term (not the last day of final exams).
AND THEN
Select from the drop-down menu the VA Education Benefit you have been approved to use:
|
VA_Education_Benefit |
Description |
Information Required |
|---|---|---|
|
DEA Chapter 35 |
Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance Program |
Case Number— enter your case number or leave this field blank if you do not know your case number. |
|
Fry Scholarship |
Children of an active duty member of the Armed Forces who has died in the line of duty on or after September 11, 2001 |
No additional information required. |
|
MGIB Chapter 30 |
Montgomery GI Bill® - Active Duty |
No additional information required. |
|
MGIB Selective Reserve 1606 |
Montgomery GI Bill® - Selected Reserve |
No additional information required. |
|
Post 9/11 GI Bill® Chapter 33 |
Post 9/11 GI Bill® Chapter 33 |
Chapter 33 percentage—this can be found on your Certificate of Eligibility. Chapter 33 Benefit Type: • Spouse: you are the spouse of a veteran who has transferred their benefit to you |
|
Vocational Rehab Chapter 31 |
VA Vocational Rehab Chapter 31 |
No additional information is required. |
Proceed to Step 4 by clicking on the Proceed to Step 4 button
Step 4—are you a Chapter 33, non-resident requesting Yellow Ribbon? (UA South Students: Skip this Step)
Only students meeting the criteria for Yellow Ribbon will be prompted to check the box showing they understand the requirements for Yellow Ribbon.
Step 4 only applies to students with a Certificate of Eligibility for Chapter 33 benefits at 100% who are also considered non-residents for tuition purposes. Students meeting this criteria must check the box stating that they have read and understand how the Yellow Ribbon benefit works.
Students meeting Yellow Ribbon criteria but who are honorably discharged veterans may apply for in-state residency by completing an Honorably Discharged Veteran Residency Classification Exception form.
Proceed to Step 5 by clicking on the Proceed to Step 5 button
Step 5—which courses do you want to certify and are you participating in Global Studies or are you Concurrently Enrolled at another institution?
Choose your courses to be certified
The VA will only pay for courses that apply to your degree. Students who have accumulated 60 credit hours are placed on restricted status, meaning that only courses required by their degree program can be certified for payment. The VA will NOT pay for any online remedial courses or repeat courses that were previously passed. You are responsible for following your degree program; please pay careful attention to your degree requirements. Students on restricted status will see information about that status on Step 5 and must check the box showing they have read and understand what restricted status means to them.
If your number of selected units puts you at less than full-time this may impact your housing allowance and book money.
Concurrent Enrollment: Check this box if you are enrolled at UA and in classes at another institution for the same term. Before you can receive Veteran Education Benefits for classes taken at a concurrent school, your UA College/Department must state that they will give full credit for the classes you wish to take and that they will apply to your degree program. Please have your College/Department advisor at the University of Arizona review and sign this form. Return this form to the Military-Connected Benefits and Certifications Office to complete the certification process. If you later decide to change your classes at the concurrent school, a new concurrent enrollment form may be required.
Study Abroad: Check this box if you are participating in a Study Abroad program through the University of Arizona. If you are considering participating in a study abroad program make sure you fully understand what the VA will and will not pay for. There are additional steps you must take in order to receive educational benefits from the VA for study abroad courses. Download and print this checklist for more information.
Proceed to Step 6 by clicking on the Proceed to Step 6 button.
Step 6—have you read the disclaimer and do you need to submit additional documentation from the VA to UA?
Read and check that you understand the disclaimer: You must check this box in order to certify your UA enrollment to the VA. If you do not understand the disclaimer then contact the Military-Connected Benefits and Certifications Office.
UA Main, Phoenix, Online and Distance Campus Students
Student Union Memorial Center, Rm 404
Phone: (520) 621-9501
Fax: (520) 621-3665
Email: veterans@email.arizona.edu
UA South Campus Students
UA Sierra Vista Campus - Groth Hall, Room 107
Phone:(520) 458-8278 or (520) 626-2422
Fax:(520) 458-5823 or (520) 626-2492
Email: uasouth-vets@email.arizona.edu
Certificate of Eligibility: Students must apply to the Department of Veterans Affairs to use their education benefit. Students will receive a Certificate of Eligibility (COE). Students should fax, email or bring the COE to the Military-Connected Benefits and Certification Office to begin using their benefits.
DD-214: If you selected one of the following benefits, you will need to submit a copy of your DD-214 member 4 to the Military-Connected Benefits and Certifications Office:
• Post 9/11 GI Bill® Chapter 33, Veteran
• MGIB Chapter 30
• MGIB-SR Chapter 1606
• REAP Chapter 1607
Click on the Save and Submit button to submit your certification request to the Military-Connected Benefits and Certifications Office for processing.
CONGRATULATIONS! YOU'RE FINISHED!
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