Certification Timeline

4-6 weeks before the start of classes	Chapter 33 * Post 9/11 GI Bill	Chapter 30	Chapter 35	Chapter 1606
Submit the Military Educational Benefits Request Form Web submit form: Military Educational Benefits Request Form
Enrollment certification begins.	Initiates your MHA payments
A Positive Service Indicator is placed on student’s account by Student Financial Services.
Bills available on the Student Information System.

1-2 weeks before the start of classes	Chapter 33 * Post 9/11 GI Bill	Chapter 30	Chapter 35	Chapter 1606
Other aid (loans, grants, etc.) is disbursed to student account.
Student pays charges not covered by the VA.
Payment is due. Am I required to pre-pay the tuition I expect my benefits to cover? No. We do not require students to prepay those charges. The Positive Service Indicator on your account will protect you from holds or late fees.

4-6 weeks after the start of classes	Chapter 33 * Post 9/11 GI Bill	Chapter 30	Chapter 35	Chapter 1606
Certifications updated with tuition information. What amount will be reported to the VA for my tuition and fees? We report in state tuition charges for all students. We then deduct the amount of any waiver, scholarship, aid, or assistance (other than loans and grants) designated for tuition and fees only.
Student begins to receive monthly payments from the VA.		Expecting kicker payments?		Expecting kicker payments?
Student begins to receive Monthly Housing Allowance (Active duty students and those attending less than half-time are not eligible for MHA.)

Please note: Your Military Educational Benefits will impact certain financial aid eligibility. Military Educational Benefits will be included as a financial resource in your financial aid award package and may reduce state grants, University grants, federal loans and work study, and private loans. Each financial aid award type is different, so the Military Educational Benefits may affect each person’s award differently. Please contact Student Financial Services for questions about how your Veterans benefits may impact your financial aid at sfs@virginia.edu or 434.982.6000.

*The Virginia State Approving Agency (SAA) is the approving authority of education and training programs for Virginia. Our office investigates complaints of GI Bill beneficiaries. While most complaints should initially follow the school grievance policy, if the situation cannot be resolved at the school, the beneficiary should contact our office via email saa@dvs.virginia.gov.