Veterans' Educational Benefits

The Office of the University Registrar is ready to assist veterans, active duty military personnel, and their dependents in obtaining educational benefits and act as a liaison between the student and the Department of Veterans' Affairs.

For more information on services available to Veterans and their dependants please visit the Office of the Dean of Students.

Request Certification

Please click below for your certification requirements checklist.

I am a:

• Student who has never used Veterans' Educational Benefits at any university.

  √ Apply for benefits: This can be completed online with the Department of Veterans' Affairs. Once approved, the VA will send the student a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) .

  √ Submit the following paperwork to our office:

  • Certificate of Eligibility (COE) .
  • Veterans' Educational Benefits Request Form A new form is required for each academic semester.

  For more information on the certification process, please see our Certification Timeline.

• New student at U.Va. who has used Veterans' Educational Benefits at another university in the past.

  √ Submit the following paperwork to our office:

  • Certificate of Eligibility (COE) For a replacement COE please contact the Department of Veterans' Affairs at (888) 442-4551.
  • Veterans' Educational Benefits Request Form – A new form is required for each academic semester.
  • VA Form 22-1995 (Request for Change of Program or Place of Training)

  For more information on the certification process, please see our Certification Timeline

• Visiting student from another university.

  √ Submit the following paperwork to our office:

  • Certificate of Eligibility (COE) For a replacement COE please contact the Department of Veterans' Affairs at (888) 442-4551.
  • Veterans' Educational Benefits Request Form – A new form is required for each academic semester.
  • Parent Letter Our office can only certify credits that will be degree applicable at your home institution.
  For more information on the certification process, please see our Certification Timeline

• Returning student who has been certified for Veterans' Educational Benefits at U.Va. in past terms.

  √ Submit the following paperwork to our office:

  • Veterans' Educational Benefits Request Form – A new form is required for each academic semester.

  For more information on the certification process, please see our Certification Timeline

• Student interested in using benefits to participate in a Study Abroad Program.

  Some, but not all study abroad programs are eligible for VA Educational Benefits. The VA will never pay fees in excess of the standard UVa fees.

  Please contact our office (434-924-4122) or email the Veterans' Affairs Coordinator with which program you hope to attend to determine if it is an approved program.

  Please note: Semester at Sea is not approved for VA Benefits.

Changes in credit hours should be reported immediately to the Veterans' Affairs Coordinator.

Did you know?

Veterans who have resided in Virginia for less than one year prior to enrollment may be eligible for in-state tuition rates. For more information, please visit the  Office of Virginia Status website.

If you are called to active duty after the first day of term please contact your  School of Enrollment and consult the University's policy on Active Duty in the Uniformed Service.